The day we’ve all been eagerly anticipating is almost here! Get ready to step into the spotlight at the event of the year – our grand debut at the iconic Blackpool Wintergardens, where dance champions are born!
A heartfelt thank you to every participant, supporter, and teacher on this incredible All Nations journey so far. We’re beyond thrilled to invite you to be part of this special day!
Meet your 5 distinguished judges joining us for the day
Victoria
Rachel
Jemma
Ryan
Martin
Please see below lots of information to help you plan your day with us. The event will be held inside the Empress Ballroom. Please note there are 2 entrances to the Wintergardens and it will be the one on Church Street that will be used on the day.
The event will be divided into 3 main sections. Please see below the split of ages over these sections.
Section 1- All events for dancers age 9 years & under
Section 2- All events for dancers age 10-13 years
Section 3- All events for dancers age 14 years and over.
Important information for all events- First rounds will run in order of all odd dances first in each style then all even events. To help us stick to schedule, please make sure dancers are ready for their first round as well as their recalls as we announce they are coming up. Your teacher will also have a copy of the recall results if you are unsure. Dancers are welcome to check with us by standing in front of the stage to show us their number and we can quickly confirm so that nobody misses their event. Please note that we will be unable to go back if anyone misses their event.
Food & drink policy– The venue allow people to bring packed lunches inside. Please help us to look after this room by clearing away and rubbish before you leave. There will be hot food available to purchase in the venue as well as a bar & tuck shop.
Wristbands– Please have your wristbands on and fastened securely before entering the building. Lost or damaged wristbands will not be replaced and will have to be repurchased. Photographs of wristbands left at home and teachers vouching for bands being purchased will not be accepted. If you remove your wristband, you will not be permitted to re enter the ballroom. Please see our wristband policy here- https://www.onthebeat.dance/wristband-prices/
Tickets will be available on the door at the door price (£27) for spectators only that are part of a dance school booked on to the event. All dancers must be entered in advance for this competition and we will not be accepting entries on the day of the event.
Photo/video policy- A reminder that you are permitted to take photographs and videos of your own dancers whilst they are performing. If anyone objects to this, please see us prior to the start of the event.
There will also be a videographer attending the competition making a promotional video of All Nations. If you have any concerns around this, please let your teacher know before the day so they can highlight this to us.
Professional photos- Paul from Kick & Flick will be taking photos at this event. They will be available to download for a small charge from his website. Please look out for the QR code available at the event and sent to your teacher afterwards.
Allocated seating- All seating will be reserved clearly with your dance school name.
Parking- The Wintergardens does not have onsite public parking. However there is a large multistorey car park across from the entrance to Wintergardens (Hounds Hill car park). There is also open air parking on Adelaide street which is round the back of the venue as well as lots of other parking options close by. Please check closing times of any car park you decide to use.
Arena 1- Arena 1 will be open during the event and used as a practice room for dancers to warm up for each of their sections.
Full schedule
7.50am- Church street doors open
7.55am- Access to teachers in Ballroom
8am- Access to dancers & spectators in Ballroom
830am- All Section 1 Latin events
(Awards presented immediately after each final)
10.15am – All Section 1 Ballroom events
(Awards presented immediately after each final)
11.45am- All Section 1 Classical events
(Awards presented immediately after each final)
1pm- All Section 2 Classical events
(Awards presented immediately after each final)
215pm- All Section 2 Ballroom events
(Awards presented immediately after each final)
345pm- All Section 2 Latin events
(Awards presented immediately after each final)
530pm- All Section 3 Classical events
(Awards presented immediately after each final)
645pm- All Section 3 Ballroom events
(Awards presented immediately after each final)
815- All Section 3 Latin events
(Awards presented immediately after each final)
10-1030pm- Approximate finish time
Finally, please see below the age category splits for solos & duos now that we have processed all the entries.
The events marked with *, please make sure any photos & videos taken are not uploaded to social media (safeguarding)
LATIN DANCE 1
3 & 4 YEARS
5 YEARS
6 YEARS
7 YEARS
8 YEARS
8 YEARS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
9 YEARS
10 & 11 YEARS
LATIN DANCE 2
4 & 5 YEARS
6 YEARS
7 YEARS
8 YEARS
8 YEARS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
9 YEARS
10 YEARS
11 YEARS*
LATIN DANCE 3
5 & 6 YEARS
7 YEARS
8 YEARS
9 YEARS
10 YEARS
11 YEARS
11 YEARS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
12 YEARS
13 YEARS
14 YEARS
15-17 YEARS
24-39 YEARS
41-48 YEARS
50 YEARS & OVER
LATIN DANCE 4
7 & 8 YEARS
9 YEARS
10 YEARS
11 YEARS
12 YEARS
13 YEARS
14 & 15 YEARS
16 & 17 YEARS
21-28 YEARS
33-39 YEARS
41-48 YEARS
56 YEARS & OVER
LATIN DANCE 5
8 & 9 YEARS
10 & 11 YEARS
12 YEARS
13 YEARS
14 & 15 YEARS
16-18 YEARS
21-28 YEARS
31-37 YEARS
42 YEARS & OVER
LATIN DANCE 6
9 YEARS & UNDER
10 & 11 YEARS
12 YEARS
13 YEARS
14 YEARS
15 YEARS
16-17 YEARS
18-34 YEARS
36 YEARS & OVER
LATIN DANCE 7
10 & 11 YEARS
12 & 13 YEARS
14 & 15 YEARS
16 & 17 YEARS
18-24 YEARS
31 YEARS & OVER
LATIN DANCE 8
11-13 YEARS
15-24 YEARS
30 YEARS & OVER
LATIN DANCE 9
12 & 13 YEARS
14 & 15 YEARS
16 YEARS & OVER
BALLROOM DANCE 1
4 YEARS & UNDER
5 YEARS
6 YEARS
7 YEARS
8 YEARS
7 & 8 YEARS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
9 YEARS
10 & 11 YEARS*
BALLROOM DANCE 2
5 YEARS & UNDER
6 YEARS
7 YEARS
8 YEARS
7 & 8 YEARS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
9 YEARS
10 YEARS
11 YEARS*
BALLROOM DANCE 3
7 & 8 YEARS
9 YEARS
10 YEARS
11 YEARS
11 YEARS A ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
12 YEARS
13 YEARS
14 & 15 YEARS
16-26 YEARS
34-45 YEARS
46 YEARS & OVER
BALLROOM DANCE 4
7-9 YEARS
10 YEARS
11 YEARS
12 YEARS
13 YEARS
14 & 15 YEARS
16-18 YEARS
21-35 YEARS
36-48 YEARS
51 YEARS & OVER
BALLROOM DANCE 5
8 & 9 YEARS
11 YEARS
12 & 13 YEARS
14 & 15 YEARS
16-19 YEARS
21-36 YEARS
47 YEARS & OVER
BALLROOM DANCE 6
9 YEARS
10 & 11 YEARS
12 & 13 YEARS
14 & 15 YEARS
16 & 17 YEARS
18-24 YEARS
31-44 YEARS
46 YEARS & OVER
BALLROOM DANCE 7
10-13 YEARS
14 & 15 YEARS
16-24 YEARS
32 YEARS & OVER
CLASSICAL DANCE 1
5 YEARS & UNDER
6 & 7 YEARS
8 & 9 YEARS
8 YEARS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
11 YEARS*
CLASSICAL DANCE 2
4 & 5 YEARS
6 YEARS
7 YEARS
8 YEARS
7 & 8 YEARS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
9 YEARS
10 YEARS
11 YEARS*
CLASSICAL DANCE 3
7 YEARS & UNDER
8 YEARS
9 YEARS
10 YEARS
11 YEARS
11 YEARS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
12 & 13 YEARS
14-16 YEARS
17-26 YEARS
31- 42 YEARS
44 YEARS & OVER
CLASSICAL DANCE 4
8 YEARS & UNDER
9 YEARS
10 YEARS
11 YEARS
11 YEARS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
12 YEARS
13 YEARS
14 & 15 YEARS
16-26 YEARS
33-49 YEARS
51 YEARS & OVER
CLASSICAL DANCE 5
9 YEARS & UNDER
11 & 12 YEARS
13 YEARS
14 & 15 YEARS
16-20 YEARS
21-28 YEARS
31-37 YEARS
46 YEARS & OVER
CLASSICAL DANCE 6
9 YEARS & UNDER
11-13 YEARS
14 & 15 YEARS
16-24 YEARS
34 YEARS & OVER
CLASSICAL DANCE 7
9 YEARS
11-13 YEARS
14 & 15 YEARS
16-24 YEARS
31 YEARS & OVER
