ENCORE WILTSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023
M.E.C.A Swindon, GB
October 22nd 2023
ENCORE WILTSHIRE 2023 TEAM RESULTS
Encore is the Ultimate Dance Experience. Our regional events are provide a fun packed day schedule of competitions in all styles for all ages and abilities, workshops and showcases.
THIS IS A QUALIFIER FOR UDO BRITISH DANCE FESTIVAL 2024. YOU NEED TO ATTEND ENCORE WEEKEND OR AN ENCORE REGIONAL TO COMPETE IN ALL ENCORE STYLES & CATEGORIES (TEAMS, DUOS & SOLOS) AT BRITISH DANCE FESTIVAL 2024.
IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND ENCORE WEEKEND OR AN ENCORE REGIONAL AND QUALIFY AT A UDO STREET DANCE EVENT, YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO COMPETE IN THE STREET DANCE SIDE OF BDF AND 1 X ENCORE TEAM ROUTINE.
COMPETITION
We will be offering Teams, Duos & Solo competitions in a variety of styles.
Teams – You may choose a maximum of TWO Dance Styles from the below to compete in as a team.
- Musical Theatre/Jazz (Now Combined)
- Contemporary/Lyrical
- Commercial
All TEAM music should be 2 mins, 30 Seconds maximum. (Please note teams will be penalised if their music exceeds this)
The Top 5 Teams, Solos and Duos will be placed with trophies and medals (1st-5th place)
TEAM MUSIC: To submit your Team Music, please email it to lucy@theudogroup.com as an MP3 with the Age Division, Team Name & Category clearly stated. Please also provide a back up on the day (e.g. USB, Phone, Laptop etc…)
Age Categories (For Teams, Duos & Solos):
Mini’s (Ages 4-7)
Junior’s (Ages 8-11)
Teen’s (Ages 12-15)
Seniors (Ages 16+)
Duos – You may choose a maximum of TWO Dance Styles from the below to compete in as a Duo.
- Commercial
- Contemporary/Lyrical
- Musical Theatre / Jazz
COMMERCIAL DUO MUSIC:
Mini’s (Ages 4-7):
ARTIST: TROLLS Motion Picture Sound Track
TRACK: Move Your Feet / D.A.N.C.E / It’s A Sunshine Day
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/move-your-feet-d-a-n-c-e-its-a-sunshine-day/1154238159?i=1154239481
Juniors (8-11):
ARTIST: Cascada
TRACK: Evacuate The Dance Floor
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/evacuate-the-dancefloor/1443594246?i=1443594492
Teens (12-15):
ARTIST: Rita Ora
TRACK: Radio Active
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/radioactive/554253415?i=554253423
Senior (16+):
ARTIST: Ciara
TRACK: Give Me Love
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/give-me-love/983798746?i=983798833
CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL DUO MUSIC:
Mini’s (Ages 4-7):
ARTIST: James Arthur
TRACK: Falling Like The Stars
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/falling-like-the-stars/1460836368?i=1460836371
Juniors (8-11):
ARTIST: Birdy
TRACK: Keeping Your Head Up
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/keeping-your-head-up/1067959841?i=1067959850
Teens (12-15):
ARTIST: SIA
TRACK: Alive
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/alive/1162482526?i=1162482533
Senior (16+):
ARTIST: Florence & The Machine
TRACK: You’ve Got The Love
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/youve-got-the-love/1440982056?i=1440982405
MUSICAL THEATRE / JAZZ DUOS MUSIC:
Mini’s (Ages 4-7):
ARTIST: The Lion King (The West End Orchestra)
TRACK: I Just Can’t Wait To Be King
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-just-cant-wait-to-be-king-from-the-lion-king/1101471656?i=1101471658
Juniors (Ages 8-11):
ARTIST: Diane Guerrero & Stephanie Beatriz
TRACK: What Else Can I Do
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/what-else-can-i-do/1594677532?i=1594677762
Teens (Ages 12-15):
ARTIST: Six The Musical (Studio Cast Recording)
TRACK: Six
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/six/1465183308?i=1465183521
Seniors (16+):
ARTIST: Hugh Skinner & Lily James (Mamma Mia 2)
TRACK: Before You Go
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/waterloo/1380464428?i=1380465305
Solos – You may choose a maximum of ONE Dance Style from the below to compete in as a Solo.
Commercial
Contemporary/Lyrical
COMMERCIAL SOLOS:
Music will be chosen at random by the DJ. It will be a set BPM suitable for the ability and age of the dancers in that category.
CONTEMPORARY / LYRICAL SOLOS MUSIC:
Please Note, Music will be RANDOM for all Heats, If you reach the FINAL in your age category then you will be performing to a SET song. The list of Set Songs for the Finals are listed below.
Mini’s (Ages 4-7) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Lewis Capaldi
TRACK: Someone You Loved
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/someone-you-loved/1441539148?i=1441539154
Juniors (Ages 8-11) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Mabel
TRACK: Time After Time (From the McDonalds Christmas Advert 2021)
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/time-after-time-from-the-mcdonalds-christmas-advert-2021/1592688761?i=1592688771
Teens (Ages 12-15) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Adele
TRACK: Easy On Me
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/easy-on-me/1590035691?i=1590036021
Seniors (16+) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Lauren Spencer-Smith
TRACK: Fingers Crossed
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/fingers-crossed/1609152492?i=1609152497
The DJ will play these set tracks for each age category. The track will be played from the beginning for approx 60 seconds.
Dancers are permitted to choreograph 6 counts of 8, and then keep repeating this if they wish. There will be approx. 5 – 10 duos on the floor at one time.
If you are an Advanced Soloist/Duo and you reach the final 5, each Solo/Duo will have a 30 second spot, the music will start from the beginning each time.
Please Note: All Solo & Duo categories will be split into Beginner & Advanced and there is a possibility they could be combined based on the number of entries we receive. Therefore, the music set for each AGE CATEGORY will be the same regardless of if you are in the Beginner or Advanced categories for your Solo/Duo.
ENCORE REGIONAL RULES & JUDGING CRITERIA 2023/24 HERE
More Information:
Ticket Prices: Dancer £25.00 / Spectator £23.00
Dancer Ticket Includes;
- Entry into event
- Compete In 2 Teams.
- Compete in 2 x Duo Styles & 1 x Solo Style
- Participation Medal
- Qualification Certificate to the UDO British Dance Festival
- Watch the Judges Demonstration Showcase
- Participate in a Workshop from one of the Judges
Spectator Ticket Includes;
- Entry into event
- Participation in a Workshop with one of the Judges
Registrations | Entries (Team | Duo | Solo)
All entries must be completed online 10 days prior to the event.
For more information, please contact lucy@theudogroup.com
To Book your tickets, click HERE
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
https://udoencore.com/event/encore-wiltshire-championships-2023/