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Encore Essex Championships 2025

The Civic Hall The Civic Hall Blackshots Ln Grays Essex RM16 2JU

Encore is the Ultimate Dance Experience. Our regional events are provide a fun packed day schedule of competitions in all styles for all ages and abilities, workshops and showcases.

THIS IS A QUALIFIER FOR UDO BRITISH DANCE FESTIVAL 2025. YOU NEED TO ATTEND ENCORE WEEKEND OR AN ENCORE REGIONAL TO COMPETE IN ALL ENCORE STYLES & CATEGORIES (TEAMS, DUOS & SOLOS) AT BRITISH DANCE FESTIVAL 2025.

IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND ENCORE WEEKEND OR AN ENCORE REGIONAL AND QUALIFY AT A UDO STREET DANCE EVENT, YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO COMPETE IN THE STREET DANCE SIDE OF BDF AND 1 X ENCORE TEAM ROUTINE.

COMPETITION

We will be offering Teams, Duos & Solo competitions in a variety of styles.

Teams – You may choose a maximum of TWO Dance Styles from the below to compete in as a team. 

  • Musical Theatre/Jazz (Now Combined)
  • Contemporary/Lyrical
  • Commercial

Age Categories (For Teams, Duos & Solos):
Mini’s (Ages 4-7)
Junior’s (Ages 8-11)
Teen’s (Ages 12-15)
Seniors (Ages 16+)

All TEAM music should be 2 mins, 30 Seconds maximum. (Please note teams will be penalised if their music exceeds this)
The Top 5 Teams, Solos and Duos will be placed with trophies and medals (1st-5th place)
TEAM MUSIC: To submit your Team Music, please email it to eddieslattery_dance@hotmail.com as an MP3 with the Age Division, Team Name & Category clearly stated. Please also provide a back up on the day (e.g. USB, Phone, Laptop etc…)

Duos – You may choose a maximum of TWO Dance Styles from the below to compete in as a Duo.

  • Commercial
  • Contemporary/Lyrical
  • Musical Theatre/Jazz

Commercial Duos:

Minis (Ages 4-7): 

ARTIST: Madonna ft Justin Timberlake & Timberland

TRACK: 4 Minutes

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xay6TDbN6Q4

 

Juniors (Ages 8-11):

ARTIST: Lady GaGa

TRACK: Applause

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4RExZfFcG8

 

Teens (Ages 12-15):

ARTIST: Britney Spears

TRACK: Womanizer

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDlizzpkuxY

 

Seniors (Ages 16&)

ARTIST: Tate Mcrae

TRACK: Its Ok Im Ok

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF5TN6L54fs

 

Contemporary / Lyrical Duos:

Minis (Ages 4-7):

ARTIST: James Arthur & Anne Marie

TRACK: Rewrite The Stars

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGE63Dz28N8

 

Juniors (Ages 8-11):

ARTIST: Sia

TRACK: Unstoppable

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS07d8Gr4tw

 

Teens (Ages 12-15):

ARTIST: Shawn Mendes

TRACK: Mercy

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZhuCTXjGHY

 

Seniors (Ages 16+):

ARTIST: Bruno Mars & Lady GaGa

TRACK: Die With a Smile

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgaCZOQCpp8

 

Musical Theatre / Jazz Duos: 

Minis (Ages 4-7)

ARTIST: Matilda The Musical

TRACK: Naughty

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dExxFRTwBsw

 

Juniors (Ages 8-11)

ARTIST: Six The Musical

TRACK: Don’t Lose Your Head

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_I3qDCFVuU

 

Teens (Ages 12-15)

ARTIST: Wicked (2024) from 24 seconds in.

TRACK: What is this Feeling?

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy9gZsQQriE

 

Seniors (Ages 16+)

ARTIST: Moulin Rouge

TRACK: Lady Marmalade

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/J7aPCbsyVBk?si=vJw9HPbPOq9_nO5f

Solos – You may choose a maximum of ONE Dance Style from the below to compete in as a Solo. 

  • Commercial
  • Contemporary/Lyrical

Commercial Solos:
Music will be chosen at random by the DJ. It will be a set BPM suitable for the ability & age of the Dancers in that category.

Contemporary / Lyrical Solos FINALS ONLY:
Please Note, Music will be RANDOM for all heats. If you reach the FINAL in your age category then you will be performing to a SET Song. 

 

Mini’s (Ages 4-7) FINALS ONLY:

ARTIST: Andra Day

TRACK: Rise Up

YouTube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBuIBaDSOa4

 

Juniors (Ages 8-11) FINALS ONLY:

ARTIST: Sia

TRACK: Elastic Heart

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noHygl5CGEY

 

Teens (Ages 12-15) FINALS ONLY:

ARTIST: Dean Lewis

TRACK: How Do I Say Goodbye

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7VntlI2Vk4

 

Seniors (16+) FINALS ONLY:

ARTIST: Cynthia Erivo

TRACK: Stand Up (From Harriet)

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTKd_pG84Tc

 

The DJ will play these set tracks for each age category. The track will be played from the beginning for approx 60 seconds.

Dancers are permitted to choreograph 6 counts of 8, and then keep repeating this if they wish. There will be approx. 5 – 10 duos on the floor at one time.

If you are an Advanced Soloist/Duo and you reach the final 5, each Solo/Duo will have a 30 second spot, the music will start from the beginning each time.

Please Note: All Solo & Duo categories will be split into Beginner & Advanced and there is a possibility they could be combined based on the number of entries we receive. Therefore, the music set for each AGE CATEGORY will be the same regardless of if you are in the Beginner or Advanced categories for your Solo/Duo.

More Information:

Ticket Prices: Dancer £26.00 / Spectator £24.00

Dancer Ticket Includes;

  • Entry into event
  • Compete In 2 Teams.
  • Compete in 2 x Duo Style & 1 x Solo Style
  • Participation Medal
  • Qualification E – Certificate to the UDO British Dance Festival 2025

Spectator Ticket Includes;

  • Entry into event

Registrations | Entries (Team | Duo | Solo)

All entries must be completed online 10 days prior to the event.

For more information, please contact eddieslattery_dance@hotmail.com

To Book your tickets, head over to the UDO Website below where the tickets will be available shortly.