Primary Dance Competition 2027

This year’s theme is 🥁 …

Captured: Capturing Moments That Changed The World. In 2027, we mark 200 years since the first permanent photograph changed how we capture the world. For two centuries, photography has preserved iconic moments, people and stories across dance, sport and culture. We invite schools to bring these moments and influential figures to life through movement. From legends on stage and screen to sporting heroes and world changing events, every performance tells a story worth remembering. Together we celebrate 200 years of capturing history and creating new memories for the future 📸 ✨

Objective: to develop confidence, creativity and collaboration through performance and physical expression and provide an exciting theatre experience.

Intent: Build social skills and connection (ie sense of belonging).

Target Audience:

One RSVP per school admits max 3 acts per school with a maximum of one group (e.g. 1 group + 2 solos, or 1 solo + 2 duets)

You may include pupils who:

Enjoy creative movement
Would benefit from the opportunity to perform and shine
Show commitment to rehearsal and great teamwork
Will represent the school positively and respectfully

Event Format:

Day rehearsal from lunch time, curtain up at 6:30pm
Solos/ duets/ trios (Not required to follow the theme)
Group dance performances
All styles and genres welcome!

Each act should:

Reflect the theme “Captured”
Showcase pupils’ imagination, interpretation, and movement skills
Be supported by appropriate music, props, and costumes

Logistics:

Team Size: Minimum of 4, Maximum of 30 for group entries
Routine Duration:
- Solos/Duets: 45 secs – 1 min 30 secs
- Groups: 2 mins – 3 mins 30 secs
Single or mixed gender
Schools are responsible for sourcing and managing their own costumes & props (optional)
Certificates for all participants, medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each category, trophy for highest scoring team.
Winners of the group category progress to the County Finals at Winter Gardens, Blackpool