That's Showbiz - UK National Group Dance Competition

Main Season 2026/2027

The 15th Anniversary Season

Celebrating dancers, schools, and the community that built one of the UK's most loved group dance competitions.

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Qualifiers – Where The Journey Begins

Open to dance schools from across the UK, our Qualifiers bring dancers of all levels together in a supportive, competitive and high-energy environment. With expert judging, plenty of trophies and multiple qualifying spaces, each event is a chance for groups to showcase their work.

Our Qualifiers give every group the chance for their routines to earn a place in the Final that matches their level of standard, creating a fair and clear pathway to Finals.

October 2026

10th

Ellesmere Port A

AM Qualifier

VERY LIMITED

10th

Ellesmere Port B

PM Qualifier

SOLD OUT

SPOTLIGHT/SHINE

11th

Ellesmere Port C

Shine Qualifier

VERY LIMITED

11th

Ellesmere Port D

PM Qualifier

SOLD OUT

18th

Northampton A

AM Qualifier

18th

Northampton B

PM Qualifier

25th

Manchester A

AM Qualifier

SOLD OUT

25th

Manchester B

Shine Qualifier

SOLD OUT

31st

Scotland A

AM Qualifier

SOLD OUT

31st

Scotland B

PM Qualifier

SOLD OUT

November 2026

1st

Scotland C

AM Qualifier

SOLD OUT

1st

Scotland D

PM Qualifier

SOLD OUT

14th

Ellesmere Port E

AM Qualifier

VERY LIMITED

SPOTLIGHT/SHINE

14th

Ellesmere Port F

Shine Qualifier

VERY LIMITED

15th

Ellesmere Port G

AM Qualifier

SOLD OUT

15th

Ellesmere Port H

PM Qualifier

SOLD OUT

🗓️ 2027/2028 dates available December 2026

The Finals – Blackpool Opera House

The season concludes at the iconic Blackpool Opera House, where the top routines progress to compete across our four Finals:

Blackpool Opera House

SHINE FINAL

23RD JANUARY

SPOTLIGHT FINAL

24TH JANUARY

ELEVATE FINAL

30TH JANUARY

PRESTIGE FINAL

31ST JANUARY

Four Competition Levels

SHINE
ENTRY

For new dancers entering competition.

ENTRY LEVEL
SPOTLIGHT
DEVELOPING

For schools new to competition.

DEVELOPING
ELEVATE
ADVANCED

For experienced, competitive groups.

ADVANCED
PRESTIGE
ELITE

For elite-level championship groups.

ELITE

Age Sections & Dance Genres

AGE SECTIONS

  • Didi Kidz7 & under
  • Mini Kidz11 & under
  • Kidz14 & under
  • Senior18 & under
  • Adult18 & over
  • MixedAny age mix

DANCE GENRES

ClassicModernHipOpen

Classic: Ballet, Character, National, Lyrical, Contemporary

Modern: Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Song & Dance, Cabaret

Hip: Street, Hip Hop, Breaking, Robotics, Commercial Jazz

Open: Acro, Latin, Ballroom, Cheer & Pom, multi-genre combos

iDDEntity

Identification & registration — created by dance professionals.

All dancers must be registered with iDDEntity for fairness & safety regulations.

Register at iddentity.co.uk →