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Strictly Banbury 2026
Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
£23,275
raised so far
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Aim
Strictly Banbury 2026 run by Step by Step Dance School In aid of Katharine House Hospice and Step by Step Dance&Arts Foundation
Join us for the 16th Anniversary of Strictly Banbury run by Step by Step Dance School, Glenda Harper and Amazing Team ! Now in its 16th year, this show will see local superstars take to the stage in this Ballroom and Latin extravaganza. Leading up to this, contestants will be paired up with students from Step by Step Dance School. In support of Katharine House Hospice and Step by Step Dance & Arts Foundation.
A Friday and Saturday of dancing not to be missed!
Katharine House Hospice:
Katharine House Hospice is at the heart of our community in Banbury — providing compassionate care, comfort and support for people facing life-limiting illness, and for the families around them. Their work is about dignity, kindness and being there when it matters most.
Making every moment matter for our patients and their families at home, in hospital and in our hospice
Personalised physical, emotional, social and spiritual care from diagnosis to end of life.
A huge thank you to everyone who donates, sponsors, buys raffle tickets, shares posts, and helps us fundraise — every pound raised makes a real difference and helps Katharine House continue supporting local people.
And to all our Strictly Banbury dancers, teams and supporters — good luck! Enjoy every rehearsal, embrace the challenge, and most importantly… keep dancing. 💜✨
Step by Step Dance & Arts Foundations:
Step by Step Dance and Arts Foundation Supporting Local Communities Through Dance
The Step by Step Dance and Arts Foundation is proud to be making a positive impact across the community by providing opportunities for children and adults to engage in dance and the arts, while also supporting local causes through grants and funding.
The Foundation’s fundraising efforts are already helping local schools access professional dance tuition, enabling children to take part in the well-loved Dancing Schools UK competition. Support is also offered for essential items such as dance shoes and costumes, helping to ensure no child is left out due to financial barriers.
As part of its vision for inclusion, the Foundation also aims to offer dance and arts opportunities for people living with disabilities and conditions such as dementia. Studies show that dance not only promotes physical movement, but also encourages social interaction, improves mood, and reduces anxiety and depression.
As the Foundation grows, it is committed to awarding grants and funding to specific local individuals and groups—making a real, lasting difference within the community.
A spokesperson for the Foundation said:
“We are so grateful to everyone who has donated or supported us this year. Thanks to your generosity, we’re well on our way to achieving our goal of registering as an official foundation and continuing to grow our work in the local area.”
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made