WE ARE BACK FOR 2026!

We are heading to DUBAI for the THIRD TIME…

UDO MIDDLE EAST STREET DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Do you want to gain entry to the UDO World Championships 2026?

The UDO Middle East Dance Festival IS BACK and hosted by UDO Dubai.

Alongside our Street Dance Championships we will also be running Encore again this year:

• Street Dance
• Commercial
• Contemporary/Lyrical
• Musical Theatre/Jazz
• Unleash your style (Ballet, Tap, Cheer, Bollywood, Acro etc)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING STREET, PLEASE CLICK HERE!

 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.

Categories:

• Solos (Under 8, Under 12, Under 16 & Over 16)
• Duos (Under 8, Under 12, Under 16 & Over 16)
• Teams (Under 8, Under 12, Under 16 & Over 16)

 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:

Under 8’s (Ages 4-7) FINALS ONLY:

ARTIST: Jess Glynne

TRACK: I’ll Be There

SONG LINK: HERE

Under 12’s (Ages 8-11) FINALS ONLY:

ARTIST: Alex Warren

TRACK: Ordinary

SONG LINK: HERE

Under 16’s (Ages 12-15) FINALS ONLY:

ARTIST: Kelly Clarkson

TRACK: Because Of You

SONG LINK: HERE

Over 16 (Ages 16+) FINALS ONLY:

ARTIST: Lewis Capaldi

TRACK: Survive

SONG LINK: HERE

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:

Under 8’s (Ages 4-7): 

ARTIST: Rose & Bruno Mars

TRACK: APT

SONG LINK: HERE

Under 12’s (Ages 8-11):

ARTIST: Kelly Rowland

TRACK: Commander

SONG LINK: HERE

Under 16’s (Ages 12-15):

ARTIST: Rihanna

TRACK: S.O.S

SONG LINK: HERE

Over 16’s (Ages 16+):

ARTIST: Lady Gaga

TRACK: Abracadabra

SONG LINK: HERE

Contemporary / Lyrical Duos:

Under 8’s (Ages 4-7):

ARTIST: Benson Boone

TRACK: Slow It Down

SONG LINK: HERE

Under 12’s (Ages 8-11):

ARTIST: Ellie Goulding

TRACK: How Long Will I Love You

SONG LINK: HERE

Under 16’s (Ages 12-15):

ARTIST: Ariana Grande

TRACK: We Can’t Be Friends

SONG LINK: HERE

Over 16’s (Ages 16+):

ARTIST: Sienna Spiro

TRACK: Die On This Hill

SONG LINK: HERE

Musical Theatre / Jazz Duos: 

Under 8’s (Ages 4-7)

ARTIST: Moana

TRACK: You’re Welcome

SONG LINK: HERE

Under 12’s (Ages 8-11)

ARTIST: Hairspray

TRACK: The Nicest Kids In Town

SONG LINK: HERE

Under 16’s (Ages 12-15)

ARTIST: Wicked (2024)

TRACK: Dancing Through Life (From 2:00)

SONG LINK: HERE

Over 16’s (Ages 16+)

ARTIST: Legally Blonde

TRACK: Bend and Snap

SONG LINK: HERE

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.

Location info: GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis Dubai, UAE 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 Trio/Quad Music:
YOUTUBE LINK TO ALL TRACKS

Rules 2025-2026
RULES

 Tickets:
EARLY BIRD DANCER/SPECTATOR TICKET (BATTLE ONLY FRIDAY) – AED50.00

EARLY BIRD DANCER TICKET (ALL COMPETITIONS) – AED350.00

EARLY BIRD DANCER TICKET (ENCORE ONLY) – AED300.00

EARLY BIRD DANCER TICKET (STREET DANCE ONLY) – AED300.00

EARLY BIRD ADULT SPECTATOR FULL EVENT TICKET – AED275.00

EARLY BIRD CHILD SPECTATOR FULL EVENT TICKET (6-17 YEARS) – AED125.00

EARLY BIRD FAMILY FULL EVENT SPECTATOR TICKET (2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN) – AED695.00

Questions about competitions, registrations or any other queries?
 02920 799 199 or   hello@theudogroup.com /  info@udodxb.ae

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

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

REGISTRATIONS OPEN BELOW!