Medalist of the Year
Grand Finals
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Saturday 30 May 2026
Closing Date - 21 April 2026

Simplified Competition Booking
We are delighted to share that we have streamlined our competition booking process to make things clearer, quicker, and easier for everyone.
When purchasing your ticket, you will now simply choose one of the following options:
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Competitor Ticket – if you are dancing in the competition
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Spectator Ticket – if you are coming to watch and support
That’s it — no separate entry form required.
Once your booking is complete, our team will create your competition entry for you, based on your most recent set of examinations. We will also automatically enter you into any appropriate couples events with your partner.
Shortly after the event’s closing date, you will be able to view:
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Your confirmed entry details
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Your designated teacher for Teacher–Pupil categories
We hope this new process makes entering our competitions smoother and more enjoyable. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!
Partnering
Where possible, we have paired each competitor with their regular teacher. However, due to the number of entries and the need to ensure everyone has a partner on the day, it is not always possible for your teacher to dance with every competitor in every event. Therefore, on some occasions we have allocated an alternative teacher.
We thank you for your understanding, and rest assured that all teachers supporting competitors are experienced and fully committed to helping every dancer perform at their best.
If you would like to arrange a lesson with your partnering teacher in advance of the event, please use your online portal to book a lesson at your convenience.
Dances
5 Years & Under
Ballroom – Waltz
Latin - Cha Cha Cha
Intros
Ballroom – Waltz
Latin - Jive
Bronze
Ballroom – Quickstep
Latin - Cha Cha Cha
Silver & Gold
Ballroom – Foxtrot & Tango
Latin - Jive & Cha Cha Cha
Bars & Above
Ballroom 3 Dance - Waltz, Tango & Quickstep
Latin 3 Dance - Rumba, Cha Cha Cha & Jive
Restricted Figures
Dress Rules




