TAYLOR’S DANCE COMPANY
INVITE YOU TO
TAKE PART IN OUR NEXT SHOW
The Magic of Musicals 2026
Celebrating musicals from the West End & Broadway!
DATES & TIMES
EVERYONE must attend the following dates:
(Please note all timings are approximate and will be confirmed at a later date)
Sunday 14th June 2026: Dress Rehearsal/ Photo Day- 9.00am- 5pm
Colchester Girls High School, Norman Way, Colchester, CO3 3US
Individual and group photos will be taken. Some groups will also rehearse. Each group will have a time slot.
Friday 19th June 2026: Tech/Dress Rehearsal- 4pm – 9pm
Mercury Theatre, Colchester, CO1 1PT
We ask that you arrive between 4pm and 5pm. Our Mini’s will finish at around 7.30/8pm.
Live photography will be taken on this day. This will be our only chance to perform on the Mercury stage before the show!
Saturday 20th June 2026: Show Day- Performance Times – 2pm & 6.30pm.
Mercury Theatre, Colchester, CO1 1PT
Children will need to arrive between 12.30pm & 1pm. Evening performance will end at 9pm/9.30pm approximately. There will be a gap between the performances for children to leave site for a short period of time (approximately 4.45pm- 5.45pm) Everyone performs in both the Matinee & Evening Performances
If you have any prior arrangements for the dates above but would still like to take part in the show, please let me know as soon as possible.
THIS YEAR EVERYONE IS INCLUDED IN THE SHOW- IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO TAKE PART PLEASE OPT OUT BY EMAILING INFO@TAYLORSDANCECOMPANY.CO.UK
NEW TO 2026…
OUR FIRST MEGA MIX!
What is a MegaMix?
A Mega Mix is a Mixed Class/Age Dance that will Open our Magic of the Musicals Show! The Adult’s Megamix will be a Tap Dance from the musical 42nd Street.
During the megamix, you will learn the technique and choreography needed to create a spectacular number that will be a true “wow” moment in the show. You will then need to practice in your own time before the next rehearsal!
Who Can Attend?
Any of our pupils from our Adult Tap Classes or our Advanced Adults Class. This will be an energetic dance, with intermediate & advanced tap steps.
The Costume may be a Dress or Shorts, so please ensure you are comfortable wearing this before signing up!
Dates to Attend?
Sunday 1st February- 9.30am- 11.30am
Sunday 1st March- 9.30am- 11.30am
Sunday 19th April- 9.30am- 11.30am
Sunday 3rd May- 9.30am- 11.30am
Sunday 7th June- 9.30am- 11.30am
You must be able to attend all rehearsals. If you’d like to take part and already have a prior booking, please let us know. If you miss a rehearsal, you will need to catch up in your own time.
Price
£100 per adult.
To confirm your place in the megamix, please email info@taylorsdancecompany and pay £15.00 by 1st December. The remaining balance will be due by 25th January.
This includes the Show Costume & all dates stated above. If any further rehearsal dates are organised these will be included within this price.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Following feedback from previous shows, our adult dancers will NOT be asked to help backstage.
Our Adult Dancers will have a dedicated room on the 3rd floor, which will have Show Relay (so you can hear what’s going on)
We charge £80 for a show fee per person (please note previous years this has been heavily discounted due to helping).
This will include unlimited photo downloads by a professional photographer, costume hire for three dances, and rehearsal costs. You will need to provide your own Tan Dance Tights & TDC T-shirt (these will not be available to hire).
EXTRA CLASSES
For any extra class you attend (acro, pointe, elite), there will be an extra charge of £15 per class/costume. This covers the cost of one extra costume per class.
PAYMENTS
Your Show Fee is due in three installments-
1- £15.00 by 1st December
2- £25.00 by 1st February 2026
2- Remaining Balance by 28th March 2026
You are welcome to pay monthly or in smaller installments.
SHOW BANK ACCOUNT- please ensure all fees are paid to:
Acc Name: TDC Show LTD
Acc Num: 9923 1303
Sort Code: 60-83-71
Ref: Your Child’s Name
T&Cs
+ All Show Fees are non-refundable.
+ If you transfer to an incorrect account, we can only hold the monies as credit. We cannot refund or transfer on your behalf.
+ If you would like to set up a payment plan, please contact us.
DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHER
Rob Sambrook Photography will be joining us on the first and second dress rehearsals to take solo, sibling and group photos, as well as live shots as the children dance. During our previous shows, each child had at least 5 photos, and some parents managed to download up to 20 photos! All are included in the Show Fee.
SHOW FILMING.
We will again be offering the chance to purchase the show on either DVD, Blu-Ray, Online Stream or USB. This is a fantastic way to remember the experience, and for the children to see the other performers. I know many of the children regularly watch their dance show films. This year Moving Memories Productions will be selling the Show Films directly.
COSTUMES
Each costume will be prepared for your child. They will be looked after by TDC and brought to and from rehearsals and the shows, and then taken away at the end of the Show. No washing/ ironing is required by parents! All we ask is that you supply the correct Tights/Socks & Dance Shoes.
TICKETS.
Tickets will be charged at £19.50 + fees charged by the Mercury Theatre. These will be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis, and last year sold VERY quickly! We will let you know in advance of the release date. We will be offering a VIP Ticket which will include a programme & early access to purchase tickets!
WHAT DO DO NEXT…
WE WILL BE TAKING PART IN THE SHOW>
Pay 1st Installment of £15 by 1st December to:
TAKING PART IN THE MEGA MIX>
Email info@taylorsdancecompany.co.uk & Pay £15 by 1st December.
The remaining amount will be due by 25th January.
SHOW BANK ACCOUNT- please ensure all fees are paid to:
Acc Name: TDC Show LTD
Acc Num: 9923 1303
Sort Code: 60-83-71
Ref: Your Name
WE WILL NOT BE TAKING PART IN THE SHOW>
Email info@taylorsdancecompany.co.uk to let us know by 1st December 2025.