Dance Competitions at Just Dance
Welcome to the Competition Team!
Below outlines our values, ethos, and regulations around festivals.
Why Join the Competition Team?
Boosts confidence and stage presence
Encourages discipline, focus, and resilience
Builds friendships and a real sense of belonging
Enhances performance skills and technique
Gives your child a goal to work towards — and a moment to shine!
Being part of the competition team helps dancers grow both on and off the stage. If your child loves performing or needs a confidence boost, this is the perfect next step.
At Just Dance, we believe performance is a vital part of a dancer’s journey. Competitions give students the opportunity to step into the spotlight, celebrate their hard work, and grow in confidence through live performance. While they are competitive, our focus is not on medals or trophies — it's on personal development, resilience, teamwork, and the joy of dancing. Our programme is carefully structured to ensure a positive, supportive experience for every child, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and encouragement. For those who are ready, competitions are a truly rewarding part of their dance education — and we’re here to guide them every step of the way.
Our Ethos
At Just Dance, we believe in developing confident, well-rounded dancers through encouragement, not pressure. Competitions are about personal growth. We use performance opportunities to nurture resilience, joy, discipline, and teamwork. Every dancer’s progress is celebrated, and wellbeing always comes first.
Core Regulations
Private Lessons & Classes
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It is compulsory for students to book a block of 6 private lessons to learn each competition dance via our system.
Current private lesson dates available for upcoming comp season
Summer Holidays
Wed 6th August - 17:00-19:00, Mon 11th August - 17:00-19:00, Wed 13th August - 17:00-19:00, Sun 17th August - 13:30-17:00, Mon 18th August - 17:00-19:00, Wed 20th August - 17:00-19:00, Sun 31st August - 13:30-17:00
Term time on the following Sundays
31st August, 7th September, 14th September, 21st September, 28th September and 5th October
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Attendance of a minimum of 1 weekly syllabus class and 1 weekly Elite Class is required.
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Elite Ballet Conditioning Class on Fridays and/or Elite Body Conditioning and Stretch on Tuesdays is highly encouraged to improve flexibility, strength, and performance.
Compulsory Practice
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Second Sunday of every month at Nuffield Gym 4:00-5:00pm
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Each student will stay for the full hour and have individual time to clean and perform their dances to the class.
Competition Participation
Students are asked to commit to at least 4 of the 7 festivals in advance upon signing up.
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27/28th September: Herne Bay (original team members only)
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18th October: The Chequer Mead, East Grinstead ( for those who have their dance completed with 6 private lessons by 5th October AND attends the group rehearsal on Sunday 12th October)
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16th November : Beckenham
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24/25 January: Brighton
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Feb Half Term: Tunbridge Wells (Assembly Hall Theatre)
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Start April: Sevenoaks
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May Half Term: Tonbridge (EM Forster Theatre)
Competition Fees can be found here [LINK]
Costumes, Hair & Safeguarding
Costumes
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Costumes will include a hire fee and must be returned in good condition.
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Ballet Tutus are crafted by an amazing lady called Jane. The average tailor made, exquisite tutu cost is £180.
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Just Dance Competition Kit must be worn to all competitions.
Hair & Make-up
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Every student needs a vanity box with all necessary items: hairpins, grips, brushes etc
Safeguarding & Chaperoning
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Parents must chaperone their own children at all competitions.
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If a parent cannot attend, a consent form must be signed to nominate another parent.
Let's do the Maths!
2025–2026
Based on one solo competition dance for the year.
Private lessons (6 x 30 mins): £210
Bespoke high-quality tutu: £180
Comp kit (jacket & leggings – child size): £83
Entry fees for 4 competitions: £67
Group competition class (11 sessions, ends June 2026): £99
Total: £639 (its a lot but keep reading!)
Prices are higher in the first year due to initial setup costs, see following year below. Costs vary if your child is doing a duet, trio or group, or if they require 45 minute lesson. A Modern costume may be significantly cheaper than a bespoke tutu.
Payment
All money is non-refundable. We’re happy to offer a monthly payment plan (excluding costumes) at no extra charge. Based on the above figures: £76.50/month for 6 months.
2026–2027
Based on continuing with the same solo dance.
Dance, Tutu and Comp Kit reused: £0
Entry fees for 5 competitions: £87
12 Group competition classes (end July 2027): £115
Total: £202
Child £30 and Adult £38
Child £45 and Adult £55 [name extra £3]
Child £38 and Adult £45
Still Have Questions?
We’re here to help! Whether your child is building confidence, preparing for a performance, or wants to take their dancing further, we’re happy to guide you through the best options.
Principal of Just Dance
Just book a phone call or zoom video with me here. I look forward to speaking to you.
5 ★ Parent Review
'I would just like to say thank you. She is very excited about your plans to provide the dancers with the opportunity to move them forward in their dance ability and facilitate the change to perform in competitions and wider audiences. It was all really inspiring whilst also giving the children the insight into the responsibility they need to should in order to progress.'
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