Competition season at ABDA

Starting competitions for beginners in a new dance team is an exciting way to build confidence and experience. It’s important to begin with local or low-pressure events that focus on fun and learning rather than just winning. Encouraging teamwork, practicing routines thoroughly, and setting achievable goals help newcomers feel supported. Creating a positive environment where dancers can celebrate progress, regardless of the outcome, fosters motivation and growth. This approach helps beginners develop their skills and enjoy the thrill of performing in front of an audience.


Potential dance competitions we can attend.

DANCE CONNECT CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEKENDER EVENT 21st-22nd NOV 2026

location-  dalry primary school , AYRSHIRE.

 

COMP INFORMATION:

DCC IS OPEN TO DANCERS OF ALL LEVELS AND ABILITIES

AGE GROUPS:

MINI 4-8

JUNIOR 9-13

SENIOR 14-17

CATEGORIES:

SOLO

DUOS & TRIOS

TEAMS

EACH AGE GROUP WILL BE SPLIT INTO THE FOLLOWING STYLES -

LYRICAL, JAZZ, HIP HOP & OPEN DANCE.

(OPEN DANCE - ALL OTHER STYLES BALLET, TAP, POM, BATON, SLOWDANCE ETC)

EACH SOLO & DUO/TRIO DANCERS) WILL PERFORM THEIR ROUTINE

INDIVIDUALLY IN FRONT OF OUR PANEL OF JUDGES.

 

 

HOW THE DAY WILL RUN:

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A ROUGH LAY OUT OF THE DAY. A FINAL COPY WITH RUNNING ORDER AND TIMES WILL BE SENT OUT CLOSER TO THE EVENT.

DAY 1 MORNING - EARLY NOON

MINI LYRICAL SOLO

JUNIOR LYRICAL SOLO

MINI JAZZ SOLO

JUNIOR JAZZ SOLO

MINI HIP HOP SOLO

JUNIOR HIP HOP SOLO

MINI OPEN SOLO

JUNIOR OPEN SOLO

WORKSHOP

MINI & JUNIOR AWARDS

DAY 1 AFTERNOON - EVENING

SENIOR LYRICAL SOLO

PRO LYRICAL SOLO

SENIOR JAZZ SOLO

PRO JAZZ SOLO

SENIOR HIP HOP SOLO

PRO HIP HOP SOLO

SENIOR OPEN SOLO

PRO OPEN SOLO

WORKSHOP

SENIOR & PRO AWARDS

 

DAY 2 MORNING - EARLY NOON

MINI LYRICAL DUO/TRIO

MINI JAZZ DUO/TRIO

MINI HIP HOP DUO/TRIO

MINI OPEN DUO/TRIO

JUNIOR LYRICAL DUO/TRIO

JUNIOR JAZZ DUO/TRIO

JUNIOR HIP HOP DUO/TRIO

JUNIOR OPEN DUO/TRIO

MINI LYRICAL TEAMS

MINI JAZZ TEAMS

MINI HIP HOP TEAMS

MINI OPEN TEAMS

JUNIOR LYRICAL TEAMS

JUNIOR JAZZ TEAMS

JUNIOR HIP HOP TEAMS

JUNIOR OPEN TEAMS

MINI & JUNIOR AWARDS

DAY 2 AFTERNOON - EVENING

SENIOR LYRICAL DUO/TRIO PRO LYRICAL DUO/TRIO SENIOR LYRICAL TEAMS

SENIOR JAZZ DUO/TRIO

PRO JAZZ DUO/TRIO

SENIOR JAZZ TEAMS

SENIOR HIP HOP DUO/TRIO PRO HIP HOP DUO/TRIO

SENIOR HIP HOP TEAMS

SENIOR OPEN DUO/TRIO

PRO OPEN DUO/TRIO

SENIOR OPEN TEAMS

SENIOR & PRO AWARDS

SPECIAL AWARDS & OVERALL STANDOUT AWARDS

PRO LYRICAL TEAMS

PRO JAZZ TEAMS

PRO HIP HOP TEAMS

PRO OPEN

 

 

 

 

TIME RESTRICTIONS:

SOLOS MUST BE NO LONGER THEN 1.30MINS

DUOS/TRIOS MUST BE NO LONGER THAN 1.30MINS

MINI & JUNIOR TEAMS MUST BE NO LONGER THAN 2MINS SENIOR & PRO TEAMS MUST BE NO LONGER THAN 3MINS

 

ENTRY FEES & PAYMENT DETAILS

EACH SCHOOL WILL RECEIVE TEACHER/COACH COMPLIMENTARY

ENTRY BANDS

DANCER ENTRY FEE: £25 1 DAY BAND - £50 WEEKEND BAND

SPECTATORS' ENTRY FEE: £20 1 DAY BAND - £40 WEEKEND BAND

ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING ENTRY FORM. THIS WILL CONFIRM SPACE IN SECTION.

 

 

STRIKE DANCE COMPETITION 20-21 JUNE.

 

Location :

Alloa Town Hall

Mars Hill

Alloa

Clackmannanshire

FK10 1