About AED
All England Dance celebrates dancers aged from three to 21 years. Performers qualify through a network of nationwide nominated festivals to participate in one of the five Regional Finals in May.
Selected dancers are invited to The National Grand Final in July. Regional and National Finals take place on a biennial basis to facilitate the qualification process.
UK Young Dancer
AED is proud to present UK Young Dancer, two exciting nationwide competitions, UK Classical Dancer and UK Theatre Dancer.
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Our Community
The All England Dance Charity Community is wide reaching encompassing dancers, teachers, adjudicators, patrons alongside the Board and the President and Vice Presidents.
Nominated Festivals
Entry to the All England Finals is facilitated via a Nominated Festival. Nominated Festivals provide the perfect pathway through the All England Dance competition. Our festivals provide the platform to qualify for the Regional and National Finals. Dance Schools may secure space by contacting these local festivals.
Regional Finals & Grand Final
All England Dance celebrates dancers aged from three to 21 years. Performers qualify through a network of nationwide nominated festivals to participate in one of the six Regional Finals in May.
Latest News
National Finals 2026 – Venue Revealed
We are proud to officially announce the 2026 All England Dance National Finals venue.
Urgent Information for all Affiliated Festivals & Teachers
Important information on how to qualify from an Affiliated Festival to a Regional Final.
UK Young Theatre Dancer Competition update
Learn Official West End Grease Choreography at UK Young Dancer Theatre Competition!
