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.

COMPETITION

We will be offering Teams, Solo & Duo 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 rich@udoitdance.co.uk 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…)

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. The list of Set Songs for the Finals are listed below:

Mini’s (Ages 4-7) FINALS ONLY:

ARTIST: The Greatest Showman (Soundtrack)

TRACK: A Million Dreams

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/a-million-dreams/1299856714?i=1299856905

Juniors (Ages 8-11) FINALS ONLY:

ARTIST: Billie Eilish

TRACK: What Was I Made For?

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/what-was-i-made-for-from-the-motion-picture-barbie/1696819852?i=1696819855

Teens (Ages 12-15) FINALS ONLY:

ARTIST: Beyonce

TRACK: 16 Carriages

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/16-carriages/1730408581?i=1730408582

Seniors (16+) FINALS ONLY:

ARTIST: Teddy Swims

TRACK: Lose Control

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/lose-control/1691699589?i=1691699836

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: Usher FT. Will.I.Am

TRACK: OMG

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/omg-feat-will-i-am/923691585?i=923691591

Juniors (Ages 8-11):

ARTIST: Britney Spears

TRACK: Circus

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/circus/990422389?i=990422391

Teens (Ages 12-15):

ARTIST: Kelhani

TRACK: After Hours

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/after-hours/1738966417?i=1738966422

Seniors (Ages 16+):

ARTIST: Beyonce

TRACK: My Power

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/my-power/1473486502?i=1473487844

Contemporary / Lyrical Duos:

Minis (Ages 4-7):

ARTIST: The Greatest Showman

TRACK: Rewrite The Stars

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/rewrite-the-stars/1299856714?i=1299856917

Juniors (Ages 8-11):

ARTIST: Emeli Sande

TRACK: Read All About It, Pt 111

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/read-all-about-it-pt-iii/724605000?i=724606007

Teens (Ages 12-15):

ARTIST: SIA

TRACK: Unstoppable

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/unstoppable/1055074478?i=1055074639

Seniors (Ages 16+):

ARTIST: A Star Is Born

TRACK: Shallow

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/shallow/1434371867?i=1434371887

Musical Theatre / Jazz Duos: 

Minis (Ages 4-7)

ARTIST: Annie (2014 Version)

TRACK: Its A Hard Knock Life

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/its-the-hard-knock-life/1595966574?i=1595966734

Juniors (Ages 8-11)

ARTIST: Grease

TRACK: Your The One That I Want

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/youre-the-one-that-i-want/1440844625?i=1440844700

Teens (Ages 12-15)

ARTIST: Dreamgirls (Disco Version)

TRACK: One Night Only

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/one-night-only-disco-version/464320979?i=464321088

Seniors (Ages 16+)

ARTIST: Burlesque / Christina Aguilera

TRACK: Show Me How You Burlesque

iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/show-me-how-you-burlesque/401685353?i=401685491

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
• Watch the Judges Demonstration Showcase

Spectator Ticket Includes;

• Entry into event
• Watch the Judges Demonstration Showcase
• Watch the Competition for the whole day

For more information, please contact rich@udoitdance.co.uk

Tickets will be available via the UDO Website shortly.

Register NOW below! | Entries (Team | Duo | Solo)

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