THE AD DANCE COMPETITION
Our American-style dance competition welcomes dancers of all ages and abilities from around the world, to unite and showcase their talents at some of the UK and Irelands top performing venues.
Over 11,000 performers... Entries from over 430 dance schools...
FEATURING:
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3 Industry Professional Judges
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Live audio feedback
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Titles, Awards and Scholarships
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Knockout Workshops
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Golden Buzzers
"Incredible comp! The energy and vibe were outstanding - thank you!"
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS FOR 2025
UPCOMING UK COMPETITIONS IN 2025/26
MORE LOCATIONS ACROSS THE UK AND IRELAND
LIVERPOOL
KENT
BIRMINGHAM
BATH
LONDON
DUBLIN
NORTHAMPTON
ESSEX
SWINDON
WHAT OUR COMMUNITY SAYS:
"Brilliant comp. Superb feedback given. Very smooth running. Thought the judges were kind & supportive & I loved the way Aaron consistently praised the dancers..."
"Incredible comp! The energy and vibe were outstanding - thank you!"
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"Thanks to Aaron Dwyer and his team. Everything was very well organised. It was an amazing show and amazing experience for my daughter..."
ALL AGES
ALL STYLES
ALL LEVELS
ABOUT THE AD COMPETITION
The AD Competition was founded by Aaron Dwyer and it is the UK's ultimate dance event for performers of all ages, abilities and styles.
We have seen over 1000 dancers competing and enjoying our comp days - packed full of dance fun, education and opprtunities!
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Every competition features prizes, awards, titles and scholarships - it's the dance event you really don't want to miss!
WHAT WE OFFER:
3 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL JUDGES
All of our competitions feature three judges, each with a different specialist dance style. Some of the incredible industry professionals we have had at our events have included;
LIVE AUDIO FEEDBACK
Feedback is a valuable part of our dance competitions, allowing industry professionals to give their comments live to every dancer.
As part of an entry with The Aaron Dwyer Dance Competition the dancer will receive individual audio feedback, which gives those dancers recognition of the areas that they performed well, plus vital tips on how to improve in the future.
GIVING YOU PROFESSIONAL CRITIQUES AND HIGH QUALITY TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE YOUR ROUTINE STAND OUT!
TITLES, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Every dancer receives a participation medal, with a wide range of awards presented across the weekend. These include 1st, 2nd and 3rd place recognitions, special awards for performance and choreography, Judges’ Choice, Top Soloists, and the prestigious Aaron Dwyer Award. Golden Buzzer winners earn automatic entry to the Finals, and one studio is crowned Studio of the Weekend at each event.