Registration for SOLENT NOVICE DANCE FESTIVAL will be opening on Saturday 15 August 

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Solent Novice Dance Festival - 10 & 11 October 2026, Trafalgar School, Portsmouth

NOVICE ONLY FESTIVAL

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Due to our ever growing popularity we want to create a clear pathway for dancers to grow and gain experience through our festivals. We are now clearly splitting our Novice and Open festivals so that dancers new to competing can develop their talent before moving on and competing in a more advanced environment.

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To align with the new BIFF scoring system, dancers must have a score of 84 (Commended) or below to be considered Novice. We are now introducing the rule that in order to progress to the Open festival dancers MUST have scored 85 or above in the section they are competing in. If we have space available we MAY look to open to Novice dancers but this will be at the festival discretion. 

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We are happy to accept entries from both dance schools and independent dancers. Please use the drop down menu on the entry form, do not use the 'Other' option unless your dance school is not listed. If a dance school is listed incorrectly the Principal must contact to get this amended, DO NOT create another school name. 

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Consent forms no longer need to be submitted as they are now part of the main entry form.

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Please note - all entries must be submitted via the 'Play and Perform' platform, music will also need to be uploaded via this site. You will need to create a profile on your first visit in order to enter the festival. Please head to the website below and ensure you read the step by step guides to help you through the process.

 

playandperform.co.uk/solent

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Entries will close as soon as we are full, there will be a waiting list for you to add entries to if you wish to be notified of any available spaces.

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Closing date for payment is Saturday 5 September 2026, music upload deadline Wednesday 30 September 2026.