SATURDAY 6TH & SUNDAY 7TH ALL NATIONS

ALL NATIONS COMPETITION INFORMATION

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December – Blackpool Winter Gardens

Please read very carefully and take note of all times.

COMPETITION PREP

Tickets
Tickets will be ready to collect from reception from Tuesday 2nd December. No replacements will be issued so please do not lose them. We cannot vouch for purchased tickets if lost/forgotten when you arrive on the day.

All spectators & competitors require a ticket to enter the ballroom.

A limited number of tickets, at a higher price, will be available to buy on the day.

Price for Saturday single day wristbands- £30
Price for Sunday single day wristbands- £30
Price for 2 day weekend wristbands- £43

Price for wristband upgrade from a single day to a 2 day weekend wristband- £15

TIMETABLE

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

3pm – Ballroom doors open for dancers and spectators
3:30pm – 14 years & over Ballroom solos
5:30pm – 14 years & over Ballroom pairs
5:50pm – 14 years & over Classical solos
7:10pm – 14 years & over Latin solos
9:10pm – 14 years & over Latin pairs
9:30pm – Latin Spotlight Awards
9:45pm – Fun pairs event & party
10:30pm – Approx finish time


SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8am – Church Street doors open
8:10am – Ballroom doors open for dancers and spectators
8:40am – Section 1 Ballroom solos (9 years & under)
10:10am – Section 1 Classical solos (9 years & under)
11:15am – All ages Latin solos 
2:30pm – Latin Spotlight Awards
3pm – All ages Latin & Ballroom pairs & fun events
4:15pm – Section 2 Classical solos (10-13 years)
5:30pm – Section 2 Ballroom solos (10-13 years)
7pm – Approx finish time

Reminder of Outfit Rules

One of the reasons all nations was created was to give latin & ballroom dancers the opportunity to attend solo competitions at an affordable price.

Please try to be mindful of the age of dancers you have entering and keep all clothing, hair & makeup age appropriate.

Sequins, diamantes, feathers or similar decoration are NOT permitted for any age!

  • Dresses that are typically worn in Juvenile competitions are permitted. Latin dresses and skirts can be worn for both Latin & Ballroom competitions. You may also use seperate Latin & Ballroom skirts for each style.
  • Fringing is permitted (Juniors Latin)
  • Practice style Ballroom & Latin style dresses/ leotards/ skirts are ideal and encouraged.
  • Clothing that contains more than one colour is permitted.
  • Clothing that contains more than one material is permitted.
  • Boys latin/ballroom shirts with tie or bow tie along with latin/ballroom trousers.

Footwear- We advise all dancers should wear Latin or Ballroom shoes for all sections.
Juveniles – Any juvenile shoe is permitted, cuban heel for both Latin & Ballroom.
Juniors – Any Junior shoe is permitted, 2 inch or 2.5 inch heel. Latin shoes can be worn for both Latin & Ballroom competitions. You may also use seperate Latin and Ballroom shoes for each style.

Hair Decoration & Jewellery- Hair decoration is permitted for all ages however we encourage this to be kept to a minimum. Jewellery – diamante earrings are permitted however thick cuffs, necklaces, belts embellished with diamantes are not permitted.

Hair Styles – Buns, plaits or pony tails are permitted. As neat as possible, off your face.

Extra important information

Arrival

  • Please arrive in the ballroom in your Fever uniform. Black performance t-shirt, black leggings, and fever jacket if you have one. No denim! If you don’t have any uniform please wear plain black leggings/tracksuit bottoms and a plain t-shirt (or your cheer top).
  • Please check in with a teacher as soon as you arrive, get dressed and then return for your number.

Age Categories

Recalls

  • Recalls will be done via WhatsApp. Please make sure your children are sat with their teachers on the first few rows so they can inform them all of when they are dancing again.

Presentations

  • To help keep the schedule on track, we’re asking spectators to remain in their seats during presentations for this event. Dancers will still receive their awards as usual, and spectators will have a moment to take photos from their seats. To ensure everyone still gets the chance to capture memories, we’ll have a special photo area set up where dancers can celebrate and take pictures after their events.

Latin Spotlight Awards

  • A reminder that any dancers who make a Latin Final this year will be invited to dance again in our Spotlight event. The judges will automatically place the winner immediately after the event has taken place.

Christmas Props:

  • We’ll be getting into the Christmas spirit all weekend! Christmas accessories, jumpers and festive bits are very welcome.

Further information can be found here – https://allnations.dance/event/all-nations-competition-december-2025-blackpool-wintergardens/