UDO ENCORE SHEFFIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024
Canon Medical Centre, GB
December 1st 2024
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 2025. YOU NEED TO ATTEND ENCORE WEEKEND OR AN ENCORE REGIONAL TO COMPETE IN ALL ENCORE STYLES & CATEGORIES (TEAMS, DUOS & SOLOS) AT BRITISH DANCE FESTIVAL 2025.
COMPETITION
We will be offering Teams, Solo & Duo 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
Age Categories (For Teams, Duos & Solos):
Mini’s (Ages 4-7)
Junior’s (Ages 8-11)
Teen’s (Ages 12-15)
Seniors (Ages 16+)
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 rich@udoitdance.co.uk 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…)
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 & age of the Dancers in that category.
Contemporary / Lyrical Solos FINALS ONLY:
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: The Greatest Showman (Soundtrack)
TRACK: A Million Dreams
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/a-million-dreams/1299856714?i=1299856905
Juniors (Ages 8-11) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Billie Eilish
TRACK: What Was I Made For?
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/what-was-i-made-for-from-the-motion-picture-barbie/1696819852?i=1696819855
Teens (Ages 12-15) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Beyonce
TRACK: 16 Carriages
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/16-carriages/1730408581?i=1730408582
Seniors (16+) FINALS ONLY:
ARTIST: Teddy Swims
TRACK: Lose Control
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/lose-control/1691699589?i=1691699836
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 Duos:
Minis (Ages 4-7):
ARTIST: Usher FT. Will.I.Am
TRACK: OMG
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/omg-feat-will-i-am/923691585?i=923691591
Juniors (Ages 8-11):
ARTIST: Britney Spears
TRACK: Circus
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/circus/990422389?i=990422391
Teens (Ages 12-15):
ARTIST: Kelhani
TRACK: After Hours
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/after-hours/1738966417?i=1738966422
Seniors (Ages 16+):
ARTIST: Beyonce
TRACK: My Power
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/my-power/1473486502?i=1473487844
Contemporary / Lyrical Duos:
Minis (Ages 4-7):
ARTIST: The Greatest Showman
TRACK: Rewrite The Stars
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/rewrite-the-stars/1299856714?i=1299856917
Juniors (Ages 8-11):
ARTIST: Emeli Sande
TRACK: Read All About It, Pt 111
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/read-all-about-it-pt-iii/724605000?i=724606007
Teens (Ages 12-15):
ARTIST: SIA
TRACK: Unstoppable
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/unstoppable/1055074478?i=1055074639
Seniors (Ages 16+):
ARTIST: A Star Is Born
TRACK: Shallow
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/shallow/1434371867?i=1434371887
Musical Theatre / Jazz Duos:
Minis (Ages 4-7)
ARTIST: Annie (2014 Version)
TRACK: Its A Hard Knock Life
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/its-the-hard-knock-life/1595966574?i=1595966734
Juniors (Ages 8-11)
ARTIST: Grease
TRACK: Your The One That I Want
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/youre-the-one-that-i-want/1440844625?i=1440844700
Teens (Ages 12-15)
ARTIST: Dreamgirls (Disco Version)
TRACK: One Night Only
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/one-night-only-disco-version/464320979?i=464321088
Seniors (Ages 16+)
ARTIST: Burlesque / Christina Aguilera
TRACK: Show Me How You Burlesque
iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/show-me-how-you-burlesque/401685353?i=401685491
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.
More Information:
Ticket Prices: Dancer £26.00 / Spectator £24.00
Dancer Ticket Includes;
Entry into event
Compete In 2 Teams.
Compete in 2 x Duo Style & 1 x Solo Style
Participation Medal
Qualification E – Certificate to the UDO British Dance Festival 2025
Watch the Judges Demonstration Showcase
Spectator Ticket Includes;
Entry into event
Watch the Judges Demonstration Showcase
Watch the Competition for the whole day
For more information, please contact rich@udoitdance.co.uk
Register Online: https://udoencore.com/event/encore-sheffield-championships-2024/
All entries must be completed online 10 days prior to the event.