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 lucy@theudogroup.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

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

• Commercial
• Contemporary/Lyrical

Tracks to be announced soon.

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
• Participate in a Workshop from one of the Judges (subject to how busy the day is)

Spectator Ticket Includes;

• Entry into event
• Participate in a Workshop from one of the Judges (subject to how busy the day is)

Registrations | Entries (Team | Duo | Solo)

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

For more information, please contact lucy@theudogroup.com

To Book your tickets, head over to the UDO Website below: