ISTD HEMEL REGIONAL QUALIFIER

8th March 2026

ISTD HEMEL 1 REGIONAL QUALIFIER

ISTD Regional Competitions – Hemel 1

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

Hemel Hempstead

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

If you have qualified in Set dance & rock and roll you will not compete in those categories, however I encourage you to still attend for Team solo & Pairs.

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.