Theatre Group of the Year 2026

Wythenshawe Forum

Theatre Group of the Year Event

1st March 2026

Wythenshawe Forum

Wythenshawe

Manchester

M22 5RX

 

In: BALLET – TAP – MODERN/JAZZ

The small/large squad split will not apply unless there are sufficient entries to justify this. This will be determined once entries have been received for the event.

Small Teams with 5 - 10 Team Members

Juvenile: 8 Years & Under

Junior: 9 - 12 Years

Senior: 13 Years & Over

Time Limit: 3 minutes max.

OR

Large Teams with 11+ Team Members

Juvenile: 8 Years & Under

Junior: 9 - 12 Years

Senior: 13 Years & Over

Time Limit: 3 minutes max.

EVENT

CODE

SECTION

EVENT

CODE

SECTION

1

JUVENILE

BALLET SMALL

10

JUNIOR

TAP LARGE

2

JUVENILE

BALLET LARGE

11

JUNIOR

MODERN/JAZZ SMALL

3

JUVENILE

TAP SMALL

12

JUNIOR

MODERN/JAZZ LARGE

4

JUVENILE

TAP LARGE

13

SENIOR

BALLET SMALL

5

JUVENILE

MODERN/JAZZ SMALL

14

SENIOR

BALLET LARGE

6

JUVENILE

MODERN/JAZZ LARGE

15

SENIOR

TAP SMALL

7

JUNIOR

BALLET SMALL

16

SENIOR

TAP LARGE

8

JUNIOR

BALLET LARGE

17

SENIOR

MODERN/JAZZ SMALL

9

JUNIOR

TAP SMALL

18

SENIOR

MODERN/JAZZ LARGE

 

Please send ticket request, music (by CD or electronically) & completed entry form, no later than 16th February, to:

Centenary House, 38-40 Station Road, Blackpool, FY4 1EU or email info@ukadance.co.uk

 

  • Music may be taken from stage shows but all choreography must be original. Vocal music may be used in the ballet, tap and modern/jazz section only, but the group must not sing or mime to the music. Vocal music must not be used for the song & dance section.

  • Music must be sent by the entry deadline. CDs, MP3 or electronic formats are acceptable.

  • Previous winning choreography may not be performed.

  • Shoes must be worn at all times.

  • Hand held props may be used (e.g. Fans, Ribbons etc.) but anything larger or that has to stand on the stage may not be used.

  • No lifts are permitted.

  • All dancers performing must be of amateur status and have taken a UKAdance exam in the previous 12 months with their current school.

Competitor Names

Group Names

Ticket Request