UDO ENCORE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
ICC Wales, GB
November 13th 2026 - November 15th 2026
EVENT DETAILS
ENCORE WORLDS 2026 INFORMATION PACK
ENCORE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
The Ultimate Dance Experience Goes Global 🌎
Encore is proud to present the UDO Encore World Dance Championships — a landmark event bringing together dancers from across the globe for an unforgettable celebration of talent, creativity and performance excellence.
This high-energy event delivers a weekend of competition, showcasing the very best in Teams, Duos and Solos, alongside inspiring workshops and exclusive showcases. Open to all ages and abilities, the Encore World Championships is where passion meets performance on the world stage!
Whether you’re stepping onto the floor for the first time or representing your studio at an elite level, this is your moment to shine.
Categories:
We will be offering…
- Teams
- Duos
- Solos
- Parent & Child
- Parent Teams
- Inclusive/Accessible Teams
- University Dance Challenge
Age Categories (Teams, Duos & Solos)
- Under 8’s (Ages 4–7)
- Under 12’s (Ages 8–11)
- Under 16’s (Ages 12–15)
- Over 16’s (Ages 16+)
Level Categories (Teams, Duos & Solos)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Teams – You may choose a maximum of THREE Dance Styles from the below to compete in as a team.
- Musical Theatre
- Jazz
- Contemporary / Lyrical
- Commercial
- Unleash Your Style
All TEAM music needs to be a MAXIMUM of 2 Minutes, 30 Seconds. (Please note teams will be penalised if their music exceeds this) The Top 5 Teams, Solos and Duos will be placed with trophies and medals – 1st-5th place.
TEAM MUSIC: To submit your Team Music, please email it to hello@theudogroup.com as an MP3 with the Age Division, Team Name & Category clearly stated. Please also provide a back up on the day (e.g. USB, Phone, Laptop etc…)
Solos – You may choose a maximum of ONE Dance Style from the below to compete in as a Solo.
- Commercial
- Contemporary/Lyrical
Commercial Solos:
Music will be chosen at random by the DJ. It will be a set BPM suitable for the ability & age of the Dancers in that category.
Contemporary / Lyrical Solos FINALS ONLY:
Please Note, Music will be RANDOM for all heats. If you reach the FINAL in your age category then you will be performing to a SET Song. The list of Set Songs for the Finals are listed below:
Under 8's (Ages 4-7) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Holly Humberstone
TRACK: London Is Lonely
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 12's (Ages 8-11) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Gracie Abrams
TRACK: I Love You, I'm Sorry
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 16's (Ages 12-15) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Alex Warren
TRACK: Eternity
SONG LINK: HERE
Over 16's (Ages 16+) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: John Legend
TRACK: Love Me Now
SONG LINK: HERE
Duos – You may choose a maximum of TWO Dance Style from the below to compete in as a Solo.
- Commercial
- Contemporary/Lyrical
- Musical Theatre/Jazz
COMMERCIAL DUO SET SONGS
Under 8's (Ages 4-7):
ARTIST: Justin Bieber Ft. Nicki Minaj
TRACK: Beauty and A Beat
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 12's (Ages 8-11):
ARTIST: Ciara (feat. Chamillionaire)
TRACK: Get Up
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 16's (Ages 12-15):
ARTIST: Britney Spears
TRACK: 3
SONG LINK: HERE
Over 16's (Ages 16+):
ARTIST: Flo
TRACK: Leak It
SONG LINK: HERE
CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL DUO SET SONGS
Under 8's (Ages 4-7):
ARTIST: Labrinth ft Emeli Sandé
TRACK: Beneath your beautiful
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 12's (Ages 8-11):
ARTIST: Jessie J
TRACK: Who You Are
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 16's (Ages 12-15):
ARTIST: Andy Grammer
TRACK: Don't Give Up On Me
SONG LINK: HERE
Over 16's (Ages 16+):
ARTIST: Sienna Spiro
TRACK: Maybe
SONG LINK: HERE
MUSICAL THEATRE/JAZZ DUO SET SONGS
Under 8's (Ages 4-7):
ARTIST: Shakira
TRACK: Zoo (From "Zootopia 2")
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 12's (Ages 8-11):
ARTIST: Grease
TRACK: Born To Hand Jive
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 16's (Ages 12-15):
ARTIST: Mamma Mia
TRACK: Voulez-Vous
SONG LINK: HERE
Over 16's (Ages 16+):
ARTIST: Dreamgirls
TRACK: Move
SONG LINK: HERE
The DJ will play set tracks for each age category. The track will be played from the beginning for approx 60 seconds.
Dancers are permitted to choreograph 6 counts of 8, and then keep repeating this if they wish. There will be approx. 5 – 10 duos on the floor at one time.
If you are an Advanced Soloist/Duo and you reach the final 5, each Solo/Duo will have a 30 second spot, the music will start from the beginning each time.
Please Note: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced categories will be available for Solos, Duos and Teams. There is a possibility they could be combined based on the number of entries we receive. Therefore, the music set for each AGE CATEGORY in Solos & Duos will be the same regardless of if you are a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced Dancer/s.
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT AVAILABLE:
WORKSHOPS
We pride ourselves in hosting high standard, fantastic quality workshops with Industry Professional Dancers over the weekend. We offer a range of Dance Styles so there is something for everyone whilst also catering to all ages and abilities.
The workshops will be in a variety of Dance Styles.
Keep an eye out on our Social Media for the Workshop lineup.
PARTIES & SHOWS
The weekend is fun and friendly with a themed party on the Saturday Evening. PRIZES for the best costumes will be available!
JUDGES DEMONSTRATIONS
JUDGES Q&A
Location info: ICC WALES
Schedule:
Tentative Schedule Will Be Released Soon.
ENCORE WORLDS MUSIC 2026
Please see above.
Rules
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ENCORE RULES
Tickets:
EARLY BIRD Weekend Dancer Ticket: £105
EARLY BIRD Weekend Spectator Ticket: £95
All tickets include access to the full Weekends Spectating, Competitions, Workshops and Parties.
Secure your place today with just a £25 deposit per person!
Early Bird Weekend Pass from £95pp.
* You can choose to pay in full at the time of booking or pay a £25 deposit per person, this is a non refundable deposit.
The EARLY BIRD OFFER will end on 31st July 2026 and the full balance will be due by 1st September 2026.
PRE ORDER Weekend Dancer Ticket: £108
PRE ORDER Weekend Spectator Ticket: £98
All tickets include access to the full Weekends Spectating, Competitions, Workshops and Parties.
Secure your place today with just a £25 deposit per person!
* You can choose to pay in full at the time of booking or pay a £25 deposit per person, this is a non refundable deposit.
The full balance for Pre Order tickets will be due by 1st November 2026.
Questions about competitions, registrations or any other queries?
02920 799 199 or 
hello@theudogroup.com
Terms & Conditions
- Please ensure that the tickets you order are all required as once ordered they are non-refundable
- If you decide to cancel after you have confirmed numbers, you will still need to pay for your tickets
- If you do require any further tickets, they can be bought on the day of the event as long as it is not a sell out
- The running order for the day will vary depending on the number of entrants registered for the event, we reserve the right to change the running order as and when necessary.
- All entries to dance need to be done online at least 7 days before the event – this entry is free.
- Please remember all dancers must be UDO Members - you can register for free UDO membership by clicking the MEMBERSHIP tab above
Sorry, but we cannot accept any late entries once registration has closed.