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.

That's Showbiz Qualifiers 2026 – 15th Anniversary Season

Dancers performing at a That's Showbiz group dance competition

It's nearly time! Our That's Showbiz Qualifiers for the 15th Anniversary Season get underway this weekend, starting at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall, and the whole team couldn't be more excited.

Fifteen years of That's Showbiz is a huge milestone, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than filling our stages with dance schools from across the UK. Whether it's your first time competing with us or you've been with us for years, we can't wait to see the routines you've been working so hard on.

Meet Our Qualifier Judges

This season's qualifiers will be judged by our brilliant panel of industry professionals, with experience across every style of dance.

Meet the adjudicators →

2027/28 Season Dates Coming Soon

We're already planning the next season! Dates for the 2027/28 That's Showbiz season will be announced soon. Follow us on Instagram and register your interest so you're the first to hear.

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