
Encore South West Championships 2023
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.
Competition
We will be offering Teams, Duos & Solos 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
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)
Age Categories (For Teams, Duos & Solos):
Mini’s (Ages 4-7)
Junior’s (Ages 8-11)
Teen’s (Ages 12-15)
Seniors (Ages 16+)
Duos – You may choose a maximum of ONE Dance Style from the below to compete in as a Duo.
- Commercial
- Contemporary/Lyrical
COMMERCIAL DUO MUSIC:
Mini’s (Ages 4-7):
ARTIST: TROLLS Motion Picture Sound Track
TRACK: Move Your Feet / D.A.N.C.E / It’s A Sunshine Day
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/move-your-feet-d-a-n-c-e-its-a-sunshine-day/1154238159?i=1154239481
Juniors (8-11):
ARTIST: Cascada
TRACK: Evacuate The Dance Floor
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/evacuate-the-dancefloor/1443594246?i=1443594492
Teens (12-15):
ARTIST: Rita Ora
TRACK: Radio Active
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/radioactive/554253415?i=554253423
Senior (16+):
ARTIST: Ciara
TRACK: Give Me Love
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/give-me-love/983798746?i=983798833
CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL DUO MUSIC:
Mini’s (Ages 4-7):
ARTIST: James Arthur
TRACK: Falling Like The Stars
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/falling-like-the-stars/1460836368?i=1460836371
Juniors (8-11):
ARTIST: Birdy
TRACK: Keeping Your Head Up
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/keeping-your-head-up/1067959841?i=1067959850
Teens (12-15):
ARTIST: SIA
TRACK: Alive
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/alive/1162482526?i=1162482533
Senior (16+):
ARTIST: Florence & The Machine
TRACK: You’ve Got The Love
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/youve-got-the-love/1440982056?i=1440982405
Solos – You may choose a maximum of ONE Dance Style from the below to compete in as a Solo.
- Commercial
- Contemporary/Lyrical
COMMERCIAL SOLO MUSIC:
Music will be chosen at random by the DJ. It will be a set BPM suitable for the ability and age of the dancers in that category.
CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL SOLO MUSIC:
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: Ed Sheeran
TRACK: Celestial
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/celestial/1641565065?i=1641565456
Juniors (8-11) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Lauren Daigle
TRACK: You Say
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/you-say/1447184494?i=1447184844
Teens (12-15) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Hozier
TRACK: Take Me To Church
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/take-me-to-church/1440854885?i=1440855014
Senior (16+) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Clinton Kane
TRACK: Fix It To Break It
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/fix-it-to-break-it/1503793374?i=1503793376
The DJ will play these set tracks for each age category. The track will be played from the beginning for approx 60-90 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 75 – 90 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 £25.00 / Spectator £23.00
If you would like to attend the UDO Event on Sunday 18th June then it is:
UDO Dancer £20.00 / UDO Spectators £19
If you would like to attend for Saturday & Sunday it is:
Dancer Weekend £40 / Spectator Weekend £35
Dancer Ticket Includes;
• Entry into event
• Compete In 2 Teams.
• Compete in 1 x Duo Style & 1 x Solo Style
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 hello@theudogroup.com
To Book your tickets, head over to the UDO Website below:
https://www.udostreetdance.com/gb_en/events/tickets/udo-south-west-championships-2023
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