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Entering the Dance School Awards is your chance to gain industry recognition, network and showcase your talent at the UK's most prestigious dance awards event.

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Step 1: Choose Your Entry Type

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You can enter in three ways:

• Dancer – Submit a solo, Duet or trio to be considered as a finalist for an award. Ages 4-21 - Film in landscape, can be in a studio or previous stage performance.

• Dance Schools - Submit a group performance. To be considered for a prestigious award or even be chosen to perform at the event. 

• Industry Creatives - Be Nominated for an Award – Apply for categories such as Dance School of the Year, Best Teacher, Best Newcomer, Outstanding Achievement, Best Choreographer, Photographer, Competition organiser and more.​

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Step 2: Submit Your Video or Entry

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• Dance Video Submissions Close: 9 July  2026 Please film in landscape, videos can be submitted from previous stage performances or in a studio.

• All Other Entries Close: 30 June 2026. Details can me found on the entry form.

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Submit your Dance video or industry creative entry ​

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Step 3: Pay the Entry Fee

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• Early bird prices for Dance submissions start from £8

• Industry creatives require a one-time entry fee of £25

All payments must be made at the time of submission to confirm your entry. 

Early Bird fees end 31 December 2025

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Step 4: Await the Results

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Entries will be reviewed by our expert panel of judges, and finalists will be announced ahead of the Dance School Awards ceremony in September 2026 in London. Winners will be revealed live at the event.

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Please note: Unfortunately, due to the high volume of entries, only successful applicants will be contacted. This allows us to carefully review each submission while maintaining the highest standards of excellence.

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For any questions about the entry process, feel free to contact us. We can't wait to see your incredible talent!