Set Routine Solos

In the set routine solo events, dancers can select from a choice of five pre-choreographed routines. The routines vary in difficulty with Dance 1 being the easiest and Dance 5 being the most difficult. The set routines are available in the ‘teachers’ section of the website. Please see below guidelines for entering set routine solo events

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Please refer to individual competition sheets for details on how many set routine solos a dancer may enter on each competition day (this will depend on the size of the competition/timetable)

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If entering more than one set solo routine, the routines must be consecutive levels i.e. 1&2 2&3 3&4 4&5. It is not permitted to skip levels i.e. 1&3

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Dancers should enter the dance level most suited to their ability and teachers should encourage progression through the levels.

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Dancers must compete in the correct age category and proof of age should be available if required.

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Our qualified scrutineer will use the ‘skating system’ to analyse the adjudicators marks. Six dancers will be selected from preliminary rounds into a final round. All finalists will be presented with a trophy at our prize presentation. Occasionally 5, 7 or 8 dancers may be seen in a final. This is sometimes the outcome when using this form of marks analysis.

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The adjudicators decision will be final

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Dancers are permitted to perform a few motions of their own choice during the introduction of the music.

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It is understood that there might be a slight difference in interpretation but routines should be matched as closely as possible to how they are shown on the link.

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First names and dance schools of all competition finalists will be announced during the prize presentation. Teachers to advise the event organiser if they have any concerns regarding this.

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First names and dance schools of all of competition finalists will be published on our website. Teachers to advise the event organiser if they have any concerns regarding this.

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Qualified dance teachers may enter the solo events.
If aged under 35 years please enter dance 4 or above and we respectfully ask that you compete with the 18 & over dancers.
If aged 35 and over please enter dance 3 or above and you have the choice of competing either in 18 years & over or PARENTS

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An Addiditional Support Needs option is available for Set Solo Level 1 & 2. The Additional Support Needs section is offered to those with a mental health, physical or learning disability. To be eligible to compete in this section, dancers must be in receipt of an EHCP (Educational Health & Care Plan) and/or attend a SEN school.