DCE Countdown 2012 (1)

The DCE European Championships of 2012 will once again have a phenomenal line-up. No less than 22 top corps from six different countries will compete with each other. How are the competitors doing and what do they have in store for the audience? We will introduce them to you in 7 episodes.

 
Corps: Wölper Löwen
Country: Germany
Class: Premier Class
Show programme: 'Capone'

The Wölper Löwen show is based on the history of the legendary gangster boss Al Capone. The world of organised crime and the hunt for Capone and his companions are the context for the story board and the music selection of the spectacular show.
 
DCE Championships 2011 result:
Did not participate

Best DCE Championships result:
4th place 2004

Results for this year:
10th place at DCN, 23rd June, 51.50
7th place at DCN, 8th September, 59.30



Corps: The Company
Country: United Kingdom
Class: Premier Class
Show programme: 'Red Riding Hood'
 
The reigning European champions bring you the story of one of the most famous fairy tales on the contest fields: Red Riding Hood. The story of the classic fairy tale, that dates back all the way to the 17th century, is brought to life in a special way. The story is performed to the soundtrack of Andrew Markworth, a strong visual performance and a special interpretation.
 
DCE Championships 2011 result:
European champions, 87.45

Best DCE Championships result:
The European title 2011

National competition results for this year:
1st place at DCUK, 17th June, 68.00
1st place at DCUK, 15th July, 77.55


 
Corps: The 6th
Country: United Kingdom
Class: Premier Class
Show programme: 'Can You See What I See'
 
The theme of the show is the way people look at things. "Roses are red, violets are blue, or not?" The 6th asks rhetorically. The corps refers to the fact that people don't interpret colours with their eyes, but with their brains. This is also the theme of the 2012 show. The 6th will play music by Bella Bartok, Thomas Newman and David Arnold.
 
DCE Championships 2011 result:
8th place (71.75 points)

Best DCE Championships result:
8th place 2011

National competition results for this year:
3rd place at DCUK, 17th June, 51.90
3rd place at DCUK, 1st July, 55.50
5th place at DCUK, 15th July, 60.35
3rd place at DCUK, 9th September, 64.90



Want to see Wölper Löwen, The Company and The 6th at the DCE European Championships in Kerkrade? Order your tickets here!