Applications are now open for U.Dance Regional

U.Dance Regional Platforms, which take place across the UK, offer exciting performance and workshop opportunities to thousands of young dancers each year. Regional Platforms are hosted by a network of partner organisations and take place each spring, showcasing the talents of the region’s young dancers.

Regional Platforms form part of the selection process for the U.Dance National Festival. Groups and individual dancers of all dance styles are able to enter, aged 11-19, or up to 25 for disabled dancers.

Applications for U.Dance Regional Platforms 2027 are now open, or open very soon, with platforms taking place in spring 2027. Application dates vary according to region.

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Find out more about the U.Dance Regional Platform in your area by clicking below. We can't wait to see the work you present!

'U.Dance Regional Platforms are a vibrant celebration of young people’s dance, creativity and talent. We welcome applications from every dance style, from groups of all kinds and from individual dancers. This is your opportunity to share your work, your energy and your unique voice with others. We would love to see what you bring, so get applying and be part of U.Dance!'
Laura Nicholson- Interim Chief Executive and Head of Children and Young People's Dance