The UK's Official
DANCE SCHOOL AWARDS
Sunday 6th September 2026
Shaftesbury Theatre, London's Iconic West End
The UK's most prestigious Awards Ceremony, The 3rd Annual DSA is set to dazzle with red carpet arrivals, show-stopping performances, and a celebration of the very best in dance. Bringing together Dancers, Dance Schools and industry Professionals.
What are the Dance School Awards?
The Dance School Awards is the ultimate celebration of dance in the UK. Each year, dancers, schools, choreographers and the whole dance industry come together for a glamorous red carpet evening of performances, awards, and glamour. Whether you’re a dancer, teacher, parent, or dance industry proffesional, this is the event to see and be seen.
HOW TO ENTER
Celebrating the UK's finest dancers, dance schools and performers. Entries close 30 June 2026.
SOLOS DUETS &
TRIOS
DANCE SCHOOLS &
GROUPS
CREATIVE & SPECIAL
AWARDS
From ballet and contemporary to jazz, tap, commercial and more, all dance styles are welcome. This is your chance to shine and be recognised.
Showcase your school's creativity and performance for the chance to perform on a West End stage.
Our prestigious Creative Awards recognise excellence across the dance industry, including Dance School of the Year, Dance Teacher of the Year, Choreographer of the Year and Competition of the Year.
PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for selected Creative Awards, dance schools must enter at least two groups.
Due to the high volume of entries, only successful applicants will be contacted.
DSA JUDGES, PRESENTERS & HOSTS
MIRIAM TEAK-LEE
& DEX LEE
OTI MABUSE &
MARIUS IEPURE
SWOOSH
JAMIE HARRIS &
TARA PIONTECKI
ANNA MORGAN
SOLANGE URDANG OBE
CARRIE ELLIS
JACK PALLISTER
DOLLIE HENRY MBE
STACEY GREEN
THE LEWIS SISTERS
DSA PARTNERS & SPONSORS
We Support the TIRED Movement
The Dance School Awards proudly support the TIRED Movement (Trying to Improve Racial Equality in Dance). We believe dance should be inclusive, fair, and accessible to all. By standing with TIRED, we aim to challenge inequality, amplify underrepresented voices, and celebrate the rich diversity of talent across the dance industry.
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