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UDO Middle East Dance Festival 2025

Gems Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis

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WE ARE BACK FOR 2025!

We are heading to DUBAI for the SECOND TIME…

UDO MIDDLE EAST DANCE FESTIVAL!

Do you want to gain entry to the UDO World Championships 2025?

The UDO Middle East Dance Festival IS BACK BIGGER AND BETTER in 2025 hosted by UDO Dubai.

Alongside our Streetdance championships we also have added our Encore categories for this year so dancers have the opportunity to compete in a total of 6 styles:

  •  Street Dance
  • Commercial
  • Contemporary/Lyrical
  • Jazz
  • Musical Theatre
  • Ballet/Tap

Prepare to excel and proudly represent your Nation!

Supported by your family and friends, you have the chance to showcase your amazing skills and win Trophies, Prizes, Prize money, and Ultimately be crowned a CHAMPION!

This is open to ALL COUNTRIES & All different ages/levels are welcome from Beginner to Advanced.

Street Dance Categories:

  • Solos OPEN (U10, U12, U14, U16, U18 & O18)
  • Duos OPEN (U12, U14, U16, U18 & O18)
  • Teams (U12, U14, U16, U18, 18 & Over)
  • Supercrews (OPEN AGE))
  • Ultimate Advanced (OPEN AGE)
  • Trio/Quads (U10, U14, U18, 18 & Over)
  • 1 vs 1 Battles – All styles (U12, U16 & O16) Breaking (U16 & O16)
  • 2 vs 2 Battles – All styles (OPEN AGE)

PLEASE BE AWARE OUR TRIO/QUADS DIVISION HAS SET MUSIC. THIS WILL BE RELEASED SHORTLY ON

https://www.udostreetdance.com/gb_en/events/view/udo-middle-east-championships-2025

.Encore Categories:

  • Solos OPEN
  • Duos OPEN
  • Teams OPEN

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

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

  • Musical Theatre
  • Jazz
  • 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)

Image Solo & Duo Music:

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 approximately 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.

ImageLocation info: GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis Dubai, UAE

Image Schedule:
A Schedule will be posted here.

Image Rules 2024-2025
RULES

Image Tickets:

  • DANCER/SPECTATOR TICKET (BATTLE ONLY FRIDAY) – AED50.00
  • DANCER TICKET (ALL COMPETITIONS) – AED350.00
  • ADULT SPECTATOR FULL EVENT TICKET – AED275.00
  • CHILD SPECTATOR FULL EVENT TICKET (6-17 YEARS) – AED125.00
  • FAMILY FULL EVENT SPECTATOR TICKET (2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN) – AED695.00

Questions about competitions, registrations or any other queries?
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Terms & Conditions

  • Please ensure that the tickets you order are all required as once ordered they are non-refundable
  • If you decide to cancel after you have confirmed numbers, you will still need to pay for your tickets
  • If you do require any further tickets, they can be bought on the day of the event as long as it is not a sell out
  • The running order for the day will vary depending on the number of entrants registered for the event, we reserve the right to change the running order as and when necessary.
  •  All entries to dance need to be done online at least 7 days before the event – this entry is free.
  • Please remember all dancers must be UDO Members – you can register for free UDO membership by clicking the MEMBERSHIP tab above

Registration for the Encore styles will open on January 1st 2025.

Sorry, but we cannot accept any late entries once registration has closed.