What is That's Showbiz?

That's Showbiz is a national group dance competition in the UK, run by Dance Design Events. Schools take part in Main Season qualifiers and Blackpool Finals, one-day TSB Experience events, and That's Showbiz International trips abroad.

Who can enter a That's Showbiz competition?

Dance schools and studios enter groups of dancers through the Showbiz Portal. Age sections run from 7 & under through to 18 & over, plus Adult and Mixed sections, and schools are seeded into the Spotlight, Elevate or Prestige competition levels.

Where are the That's Showbiz finals held?

That's Showbiz finals are held at Blackpool, with qualifiers taking place at venues across the UK.

Why do dance schools choose That's Showbiz?

Dance schools choose That's Showbiz for its professional adjudication panel, well-organised qualifiers and Blackpool Finals, and 15 years of running group dance competitions across the UK. Schools compete in four genres across three levels, from Spotlight for developing schools to Prestige for experienced schools.

How are That's Showbiz qualifiers judged?

Every qualifier is scored by professional adjudicators with backgrounds in West End theatre, television, ballet and commercial dance. Judges mark each routine across choreography, technique and performance, giving schools expert feedback at one of the UK's best-run dance competitions.

Can beginner dance schools enter?

Yes. The Spotlight level is for developing schools and is designed as a welcoming first step onto the competition stage, alongside the Elevate and Prestige levels for more experienced schools.

Which dance styles can schools enter?

That's Showbiz groups compete across four genres: Classic (ballet, lyrical, contemporary and national), Modern (jazz, tap, musical theatre, song & dance), Hip (street, hip hop, commercial) and Open (acro, Latin, cheer & pom and multi-genre routines).

Is Madrid 2027 still going ahead?

No — registration for Madrid 2027 has closed and places are no longer available for that trip. That's Showbiz International returns to Parque Warner Madrid in 2028, and interest registration for 2028 is open.

How do I register interest for Madrid 2028?

Register your interest through the That's Showbiz International page at https://thatsshowbiz.co.uk/International. Dates, packages and booking steps for Madrid 2028 are emailed to that interest list first.

Where does That's Showbiz International take place?

That's Showbiz International takes place at Parque Warner Madrid in Spain, inside the park's Teatro Chino theatre. Packages include park access across the event days.

How to Register Your Dance School for That's Showbiz

That's Showbiz is a UK group dance competition run by Dance Design Events for dance schools and studios. Registering your school is simple.

How do I register my dance school for That's Showbiz?

Get in touch with our team first by emailing info@dancedesign-events.co.uk. We'll set your school up with access to the That's Showbiz Teachers Portal.

What is the That's Showbiz Teachers Portal?

The Teachers Portal (showbizportal.co.uk) is where approved dance teachers find everything they need. All our events are listed there, along with information packs, entries, music uploads and rules.

Where can I get a That's Showbiz information pack?

Information packs are available on the Teachers Portal. If you'd prefer a printed copy, email or message us and we'll send one out to you.

How do I book a place at an event?

Choose the event you'd like to attend and submit a deposit for the number of routines you'd like to enter. Your entries, music and everything else for the event are then managed through the Teachers Portal.

Can parents or individual dancers register?

No. That's Showbiz works directly with dance schools and studios, so registration is for dance teachers and school owners only.

That's Showbiz is a UK group dance competition run by Dance Design Events, working directly with dance schools and studios across the country.

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