FEES

SOLO: £25 PER DANCER

SONG & DANCE SOLO: £28 PER DANCER

DUO: £35 PER DUO

TRIO: £50 PER TRIO

SMALL GROUP: (4 – 10 DANCERS): £85 PER GROUP 

LARGE GROUP: (11 OR MORE DANCERS): £8 per danceR

PERFORMANCE STYLES*

1. BALLET 

2. LYRICAL

3. TAP

4. JAZZ 

5. STREET/COMMERCIAL

6. SONG & DANCE / MUSICAL THEATRE

7. ACRO* PLEASE SEE GUIDELINES

8. CONTEMPORARY

IF A PERFORMANCE STYLE IS UNDERREPRESENTED WE MAY CONSIDER THE ADDITION OF AN OPEN SECTION

*PLEASE NOTE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE THESE CATEGORIES WILL BE NUMBER DEPENDENT AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

AGE CATEGORIES (performers AGE as of 20th feb 2026 will determine their age category automatically)

6 YEARS AND UNDER

8 YEARS AND UNDER

11 YEARS AND UNDER

14 YEARS AND UNDER

16 YEARS AND UNDER

17+ (including Adult)

STUDIO ENTRIES - please read carefully

PLEASE TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN ENTERING NAMES ONTO DANCE COMP GENIE. PLEASE SPELL NAMES CORRECTLY & DO NOT PLACE SPECIAL CHARACTERS AFTER THEIR NAME. PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE A DANCER ON YOUR DATA BASE AS THIS WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL FEE. THESE TIPS WILL HELP MASSIVELY FOR PARENTS FINDING THEIR DANCER ON DANCE COMP GENIE & AVOID ANY SCHEDULING ERRORS & EXTRA ADMIN CHARGES FOR THE SCHOOL.

INCORRECT EXAMPLE: bradley henderson.

CORRECT EXAMPLE: bradley henderson

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE SAME DANCER(S) IN THE SAME SOLO/DUO/TRIO CATEGORY.  A DANCER CANNOT COMPETE AGAINST THEMSELVES IN THESE CATEGORIES E.G BE IN TWO DIFFERENT DUOS OR TRIOS IN THE SAME CATEGORY. COMPETING IN MORE THAN ONE GROUP WILL BE ALLOWED, BUT THERE MUST BE AT LEAST A 50% DIFFERENCE IN THE DANCERS. THIS WILL ALLOW ALL STUDIOS TO PRESENT A RANGE OF GROUP PERFORMANCES THEY HAVE PREPARED. SEE SMALL AND LARGE GROUP RULES BELOW.

SECTION SPLITS

IF A SECTION HAS MORE THAN 20 ENTRIES IT WILL SPLIT AND EACH SECTION WILL BE AWARDED 1ST, 2ND & 3RD.

SOLOS

MAX 7 ENTRIES PER COMPETITION CATEGORY PER AGE DIVISION PER STUDIO. 

SOLOS WILL BE ORGANISED INTO AGE DIVISIONS.  PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES IN THE SOLO SECTION. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY TO OPEN MORE SPACES FOR SOLOS ONCE ALL ENTRIES ARE IN AND WE CAN SEE IF THERE IS THE SPACE FOR THIS ACROSS THE THREE DAYS. SCHOOLS WILL BE CONTACTED ABOUT THIS ONCE ALL ENTRIES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. 

DUOS

MAXIMUM OF 7 PAIRS PER COMPETITION CATEGORY PER AGE DIVISION PER STUDIO.

TRIOS 

MAXIMUM OF 7 TRIOS PER COMPETITION CATEGORY PER AGE DIVISION PER STUDIO.

SMALL AND LARGE GROUPS

MAXIMUM OF 3 GROUPS PER COMPETITION CATEGORY PER AGE DIVISION PER STUDIO. PLEASE ENSURE NO MORE THAN 50% OVERLAP OF DANCERS FOR GROUPS IN THE SAME AGE & GENRE CATEGORY. small and large groups are awarded separately.

SMALL GROUPS WILL HAVE 4-10 PERFORMERS

LARGE GROUPS WILL HAVE 11 OR MORE PERFORMERS

PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE DANCER IN A SECTION, IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE FOR QUICK CHANGES IN THE RUNNING ORDER. IT IS ADVISABLE TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS SPACES MAY BE LIMITED. 

ALL FEES are due when entries close (or before) & ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. 

NOVICE CATEGORY - 6&u, 8&U, 11&u

FEEDBACK FROM LAST YEARS PARTICIPANTS WAS THAT THE NOVICE SECTION WAS REALLY VALUABLE. MAY WE REMIND SCHOOLS TO PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN APPLYING TO THIS SECTION. THIS SECTION WILL BE FOR SOLOS ONLY AND WILL BE FOR PERFORMERS WHO ARE NEW TO COMPETING SOLO (WITHIN 12 MONTHS OR LESS) . NOVICE FROM RELEVÉ 2025 MAY NOT ENTER AS NOVICE IN 2026.

WE ASK THAT ALL STUDIOS RESPECT THE SENTIMENT THAT THIS CATEGORY IS INTENDED FOR, AND ONLY SUBMIT DANCERS WHO HAVE BEEN COMPETING SOLO FOR 12 MONTHS OR LESS.

*PLEASE NOTE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE THIS CATEGORY WILL BE NUMBER DEPENDENT AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

TIME LIMITS

THIS TIME LIMIT INCLUDES ANY FLOURISHES OR FINISHING ON PERFORMANCES AT THE START AND AT THE END. THESE TIME LIMITS ARE IMPORTANT AS THEY HELP US WITH SCHEDULING THE DAYS.

SOLOS: 2.00 MINUTES MAX 

SONG & DANCE SOLO: 2.30 MINUTES MAX

DUOS: 2.30 MINUTES MAX 

TRIOS: 2.30 MINUTES MAX 

GROUPS: 3.30 MINUTES MAX

YOU MAY BUY EXTRA TIME @ £10 PER 30 SECONDS. THIS WILL BE INVOICED UPON MUSIC UPLOAD BUT IF YOU NOTIFY US IN ADVANCE THIS WOULD BE HELPFUL.

EXECUTE!

AS PART OF THE WEEKEND, DANCERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN SOME INCREDIBLE CHOREOGRAPHY FROM THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS. THIS WILL BE IN OUR WORKSHOPS AND EXECUTE! TAKE A LOOK AT OUR GALLERY.

ALL PERFORMERS WILL BE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN RELEVÉ ‘EXECUTE’. THIS WILL BE A CHANCE TO SEE WHAT A DANCER HAS TO GIVE ON THE SPOT. NO PREPARATION TIME, JUST A SONG AND PURE TALENT.

THE WINNER OF THIS WILL THEN RECEIVE A PRIZE AS THE ‘EXECUTE’ CHAMPION!

THERE IS A £5 FEE PER DANCER TO BE PAID ON THE DAY OF COMPETITION. 

EXECUTE! WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE MAIN STAGE ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

PRIZES

EACH SOLO/DUET/TRIO CATEGORY (BY AGE) WILL BE AWARDED A LUXURY RELEVÉ MEDAL FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD. 

SMALL & LARGE GROUPS WILL BE AWARDED A RELEVÉ MEDAL FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL DANCER PLACING 1ST, 2ND OR 3RD. small and large groups are awarded separately.

OVERALL PRIZES FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND:

• JUDGES CHOICE SOLO

• JUDGES CHOICE DUET

• JUDGES CHOICE TRIO

• JUDGES CHOICE SMALL GROUP

• JUDGES CHOICE LARGE GROUP

  ANNUAL AWARDS:

  • SHOWBIZ AWARD CUP

  • RELEVÉ SCHOOL OF THE YEAR CUP

  • EXPRESSION AWARD - SALVER

  • ALL THAT GLITTERS CUP

  • YASS QUEEN - CROWN

  • DANCE VISIONARY AWARD

  • SPOT PRIZES

  • #MYRELEVEDAY SOCIAL MEDIA COMPETITION PRIZE: PORTFOLIO PHOTOSHOOT WITH BRADLEY SHOOTS DANCERS

  • Possibility of further awards - TBC

JUDGING & SCORING

RELEVÉ ARE PROUD TO BRING IN PROFESSIONAL DANCERS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS TO JUDGE THE COMPETITION. TO AVOID BIAS WE WILL ENDEAVOUR HIRE JUDGES WHO ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY SCHOOLS/TEAMS COMPETING. 

SCORING SYSTEM: 

20 POINTS FOR TECHNIQUE AND ABILITY

20 POINTS FOR EMBODIMENT OF THE MUSIC 

20 POINTS FOR EXECUTION OF CHOREOGRAPHY

20 POINTS FOR SHOWMANSHIP AND PROFESSIONALISM

20 POINTS FOR OVERALL FEEL OF THE PERFORMANCE 

VENUE & ACCOMMODATION INC. DISCOUNTS

WE ARE THRILLED TO BE RETURNING TO THE MARKETPLACE THEATRE, ARMAGH,  OUR 2026 VENUE FOR RELEVÉ.

SPECTATOR TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE THE MONTH BEFORE THE COMPETITION. PARENTS AND LOVED ONES OF PERFORMERS WILL BE ABLE TO BUY DAY TICKETS FOR THE EVENT. 

FULL PARKING AND VENUE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MARKETPLACE THEATRE WEBSITE. WE REALLY HOPE THE CARPARK WILL BE OPEN THIS TIME BUT THERE IS A GREAT MULTI-STORY ACROSS THE STREET (PARK ON THE TOP LEVEL).

ADDRESS: 

THE MARKET PLACE THEATRE AND ARTS CENTRE

MARKET STREET

ARMAGH

CO. ARMAGH

BT61 7BW

TELEPHONE: 028 3752 1820

WEBSITE:  CLICK HERE

FOR THOSE WANTING TO STAY OVER FOR THE WEEKEND THERE ARE A FEW HOTELS TO CHOOSE FROM. THE CLOSEST TO THE MARKETPLACE THEATRE BEING THE ARMAGH CITY HOTEL.

SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFO ON THE ABOVE PLEASE JUST GIVE US A SHOUT.

RULES & REGULATIONS

• RELEVÉ HAS THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY ANY COMPETITOR OR WHOLE STUDIO DUE TO BAD BEHAVIOUR EXPERIENCED BY COMPETITION STAFF OR TOWARDS THE VENUE. THIS INCLUDES:

  • ACTS OF VIOLENCE OR AGGRESSION TO RELEVÉ STAFF, MARKETPLACE STAFF OR OTHER STUDIO/PERFORMERS. 

  • ANYONE CAUGHT SMOKING/VAPING INSIDE THE VENUE SPACE. 

  • PERFORMERS OR CHILDREN ASSOCIATED WITH DANCE STUDIOS WITHIN THE MARKETPLACE THEATRE CAUSING DISTURBANCE TO OTHER GUESTS OR NOT ACTING WITH DUE CARE AND ATTENTION ON STAIRS, BANISTERS AND OUTSIDE THE VENUE.

• ENTRIES WILL CLOSE ON SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2025.

• NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. 

• ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PAID IN FULL ALONG WITH FULLY COMPLETED ENTRY FORMS TO BE ENTERED INTO COMPETITION. PAYMENT VIA DANCE COMP GENIE SITE (ONLINE) OR VIA BANK TRANSFER. DO NOT PAY FEES UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR ENTIRES HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED.

• BANK DETAILS:  

  • NAME ON ACCOUNT: BRADLEY SHOOTS LTD

  • NAME OF BANK: REVOLUT LTD

  • ACCOUNT NUMBER: 69651469

  • SORT CODE: 04-00-75

  • REFERENCE: PLEASE USE NAME OF SCHOOL

  *ACRO ROUTINES GUIDELINES:

• An Acro routine is a performance that combines elements of dance technique with controlled acrobatic skills. Choreography should demonstrate seamless transitions between dance and acrobatics, with emphasis on musicality, strength, flexibility, balance, and performance quality. Acro routines must show artistry, fluidity, and connection to the music, rather than being a series of unrelated tricks.

  Acro Choreography Guidelines & Rules:

  Dance & Performance

  • Routines must contain a blend of dance and acro.

  • Acrobatic tricks must be integrated into choreography, not performed as stand-alone stunts.

  • Judges will consider artistic presentation, creativity, transitions, and performance quality alongside technical difficulty.

  Allowed Acrobatic Elements

  • Walkovers (front, back, side)

  • Cartwheels & aerial cartwheels

  • Handsprings (front and back, with proper control)

  • Aerial walkovers

  • Chest rolls, shoulder rolls, fish flops

  • Balances, partner lifts, flexibility elements

  • Tumbles integrated into choreography (round-offs, front/back handsprings, aerials, etc.)

  For safety and fairness, the following are not permitted:

  • Gymnastics-only skills that lack dance connection (e.g. beam, vault, or tumbling passes without choreography)

  • Somersaults / flips without hands (e.g. front tuck, back tuck, layout) unless performed safely.

  • Headspins, windmills, or power-moves typically associated with breakdance unless controlled and age-appropriate

  • Unsupported partner stunts where a dancer is lifted above shoulder height and released without control

  • Any move deemed unsafe for the age and ability level of competitors

  Safety Regulations

  • Teachers must ensure dancers only perform skills they can safely execute.

  • Proper warm-up and preparation are the responsibility of the teacher and the performer.

  • Judges or competition officials reserve the right to disqualify or deduct points if unsafe choreography is presented.

• PERFORMERS CAN COMPETE IN AS MANY DIFFERENT CATEGORIES AS THEY WISH,    HOWEVER THEY CANNOT COMPETE IN A CATEGORY AGAINST THEMSELVES. (I.E. A DANCER CANNOT COMPETE IN AN 11 & UNDER JAZZ DUO WITH ONE DANCER AND AS A 11 & UNDER JAZZ DUO WITH ANOTHER DANCER. THEY MAY, HOWEVER COMPETE AS A JAZZ DUO AND A BALLET OR STREET DUO ETC.) 

• RELEVÉ PRODUCTION TEAM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO JUDGE SMALL AND LARGE GROUPS TOGETHER OR SEPARATELY DEPENDING ON TIMETABLING AND LEVEL OF DEMAND. 

• THERE ARE TIME LIMITS FOR THE DURATION OF PERFORMANCES. SEE TIME LIMITS. WHEN UPLOADING MUSIC PLEASE ENSURE THE TRACK IS TRIMMED ACCORDINGLY TO AVOID ANY ERRORS WHEN UPLOADING TO DANCE COMP GENIE. NO EXPLICIT MUSIC WILL BE ALLOWED

• NO PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED BACKSTAGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE 3 DAYS OF COMPETITION. 

• EACH STUDIO WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR OWN 2-3 DESIGNATED CHAPERONES + teachers - THEY WILL BE THE ONLY PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF RELEVÉ PRODUCTION TEAM TO BE GIVEN BACKSTAGE ACCESS PASSES. 

• RELEVÉ HOLD NO RESPONSIBILITY AND HEREBY RELEASE THEMSELVES FROM ANY ACCIDENTS, CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES CAUSED DURING THEIR EVENTS. 

• GROUP PERFORMERS MUST COMPETE IN THE AGE CATEGORY OF THE OLDEST DANCER (BASED ON AGE AS OF 20TH FEB 2026). DANCE COMP GENIE WILL AUTOMATICALLY ALLOCATE THE AGE CATEGORY BASED ON THE PERFORMERS DOB. 

• ALL JUDGING SCORES AND DECISIONS ARE FINAL. 

• NO CASH REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. 

• NO DANGEROUS PROPS MAY BE USED INCLUDING - GLITTER, AEROSOLS, SMOKE BOMBS OR CONFETTI WHICH MAY AFFECT THE SAFETY OF OUR DANCE FLOOR. 

• ALL COMPETITORS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THEIR DANCE SCHOOL, THEY MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE PROVIDED AN APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED CHAPERONES. NO DANCER SHOULD BE IN A CHANGING ROOM UNACCOMPANIED.

• A REPRESENTATIVE FROM YOUR DANCE STUDIO MUST BE ONSITE/AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE COMPETITION.

• COMPETITIVE MUSIC MUST BE SENT TO RELEVÉ VIA WEBSITE UPLOAD 6 WEEKS BEFORE COMPETITION. THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

• DANCERS MAY COMPETE IN AGE CATEGORIES ABOVE THEMSELVES FOR DUOS, TRIOS AND GROUPS BUT ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DANCE UNDER THEIR AGE.  

• PARENTS/DANCERS ARE NOT ALLOWED COMMUNICATION WITH ANY ADJUDICATOR WHILST JUDGING IS OCCURRING.  

• WE HAVE A STRICT LIMIT ON ENTRIES ALLOWED WHICH WILL BE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS VIA RELEVÉ PRODUCTION TEAM. PLEASE AWAIT CONFIRMATION OF ALL YOUR ENTIRES FROM OUR PRODUCTION TEAM.

• NO LATE ENTRIES OR FEES WILL BE ACCEPTED. 

• SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUERIES/CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT US VIA EMAIL.