ISTD ESSEX REGIONAL QUALIFIER

ISTD Regional Competitions – Essex 1

The ISTD hosts Regional Dance Competitions throughout the year, giving dancers the exciting opportunity to qualify for the Grand Finals in October.

Grays Civic Hall Blackshots Ln, Grays RM16 2

At each regional event, dancers will compete in the following categories:

Set Dance
All age groups are taught a national ‘set’ routine — meaning every dancer across the country performs the same choreography. Depending on age and level, this may be Street, Lyrical or Disco, and will be taught in class.
Qualification: Top 3 dancers qualify for Nationals.
Dress Code: Style-appropriate costumes — patterns and mixed fabrics allowed, but no sparkles.

Rock & Roll
Danced in pairs, performing a Rock & Roll routine learned in class or through private lessons.
Qualification: 1st place qualifies for Grand Finals.
Dress Code: No restrictions.

Teams
Our academy teams will compete to qualify — attendance is expected from all team members.

U12 Team – First Edition
U16 Team – Unleashed

Disco Solo
Dancers compete individually within their age and exam category, performing a routine learned in class.
Dress Code: ISTD-approved solo wear — plain fabrics, no sparkles.

Disco Pairs
The same format as Disco Solo, but danced with a partner.

Rules at the competition:

• Numbers should be front for set dance then worn on the back for all other dances.

• Make-Up – none for U10s.

• No acrobatics in any event

•Use of recording equipment is not permitted at any Disco freestyle competition e.g., video cameras / phone cameras etc. This also includes live broadcasts on Social Media Platforms and Video calls

• Suitable footwear compulsory for RnR (Jazz shoes) & Street (Trainers)

• No dance school logos or uniform to be worn.