Question 1

What is That's Showbiz?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Who can enter a That's Showbiz competition?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Where are the That's Showbiz finals held?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Why do dance schools choose That's Showbiz?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How are That's Showbiz qualifiers judged?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Can beginner dance schools enter?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Which dance styles can schools enter?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 8

Is Madrid 2027 still going ahead?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

How do I register interest for Madrid 2028?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Where does That's Showbiz International take place?

Accepted Answer

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.

Main Season 2026/2027

Qualifiers – Where The Journey Begins

OCTOBER 2026

NOVEMBER 2026

The Finals – Blackpool Opera House

Four Competition Levels

Age Sections & Dance Genres

AGE SECTIONS

DANCE GENRES