ENCORE NORTH WEST CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
Audley Centre, GB
February 15th 2026
Encore is the Ultimate Dance Experience. Our regional events are provide a fun packed day schedule of competitions in all styles for all ages and abilities, workshops and showcases.
THIS IS A QUALIFIER FOR UDO BRITISH DANCE FESTIVAL 2026. YOU NEED TO ATTEND ENCORE WEEKEND OR AN ENCORE REGIONAL TO COMPETE IN ALL ENCORE STYLES & CATEGORIES (TEAMS, DUOS & SOLOS) AT BRITISH DANCE FESTIVAL 2026.
COMPETITION
We will be offering Teams, Solo & Duo competitions in a variety of styles.
Teams – You may choose a maximum of THREE Dance Styles from the below to compete in as a team.
Musical Theatre/Jazz (Now Combined)
Contemporary/Lyrical
Commercial
Unleash your style (New category for any style not listed above apart from street dance)*
Age Categories (For 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+)
All TEAM music should be 2 mins, 30 Seconds maximum. (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 udonorthwest@gmail.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…)
*Unleash your style: Dancers are only permitted to dance in one unleash your style team as part of the 3 team entries. For any styles that have more than 3 teams in a specific style and age we would break that off as a stand alone team genre. For styles with less than 3 they will compete against one another in unleash your style.
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 will be listed in December 2025:
Under 8’s (Ages 4-7) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Jess Glynne
TRACK: I’ll Be There
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 12’s (Ages 8-11) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Alex Warren
TRACK: Ordinary
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 16’s (Ages 12-15) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Kelly Clarkson
TRACK: Because Of You
SONG LINK: HERE
Over 16 (Ages 16+) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Lewis Capaldi
TRACK: Survive
SONG LINK: HERE
Duos – You may choose a maximum of TWO Dance Styles from the below to compete in as a Duo.
Commercial
Contemporary/Lyrical
Musical Theatre/Jazz
Commercial Duos:
Under 8’s (Ages 4-7):
ARTIST: Rose & Bruno Mars
TRACK: APT
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 12’s (Ages 8-11):
ARTIST: Kelly Rowland
TRACK: Commander
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 16’s (Ages 12-15):
ARTIST: Rihanna
TRACK: S.O.S
SONG LINK: HERE
Over 16’s (Ages 16+):
ARTIST: Lady Gaga
TRACK: Abracadabra
SONG LINK: HERE
Contemporary / Lyrical Duos:
Under 8’s (Ages 4-7):
ARTIST: Benson Boone
TRACK: Slow It Down
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 12’s (Ages 8-11):
ARTIST: Ellie Goulding
TRACK: How Long Will I Love You
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 16’s (Ages 12-15):
ARTIST: Ariana Grande
TRACK: We Can’t Be Friends
SONG LINK: HERE
Over 16’s (Ages 16+):
ARTIST: Sienna Spiro
TRACK: Die On This Hill
SONG LINK: HERE
Musical Theatre / Jazz Duos:
Under 8’s (Ages 4-7)
ARTIST: Moana
TRACK: You’re Welcome
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 12’s (Ages 8-11)
ARTIST: Hairspray
TRACK: The Nicest Kids In Town
SONG LINK: HERE
Under 16’s (Ages 12-15)
ARTIST: Wicked (2024)
TRACK: Dancing Through Life (From 2:00)
SONG LINK: HERE
Over 16’s (Ages 16+)
ARTIST: Legally Blonde
TRACK: Bend and Snap
SONG LINK: HERE
The DJ will play the 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: All Solo & Duo categories will be split into Beginner & Advanced and there is a possibility they could be combined based on the number of entries we receive. Therefore, the music set for each AGE CATEGORY will be the same regardless of if you are in the Beginner or Advanced categories for your Solo/Duo.
More Information:
Ticket Prices: Dancer £25.00 / Spectator £24.00
Dancer Ticket Includes;
Entry into event
Compete In 3 Teams.
Compete in 2 x Duo Style & 1 x Solo Style
Workshop with a faculty member at the competition.
Participation Medal
Qualification E - Certificate to the UDO British Dance Festival 2026
Spectator Ticket Includes;
Entry into event
Workshop with a faculty member
Watch the Competition for the whole day
For more information, please contact UDONorthwest@gmail.com