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AD Competition 2027 – Belfast Regional
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The AD Competition holds its Belfast regional on 6 and 7 March 2027 as part of its fifth season, which runs 14 regionals across the UK and Ireland. Ballet is one of nine full genre categories.
Key details
Dates: 6 and 7 March 2027
Venue: not yet announced. The 2026 Belfast regional was held at Stranmillis University College.
Other Irish dates this season: Cork, 24 and 25 April 2027. Dublin, 8 and 9 May 2027. Grand Finals in Dublin, October 2027, date not yet announced.
Entry fees, age divisions and the closing date have not been published for the 2027 season. This listing will be updated when they are.
Categories
Nine genres are accepted, with ballet a full category in its own right: Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Commercial/Hip Hop/Street, Acro and Cheerleading, and Open.
Entries are accepted as solos, duets and trios, groups and productions, and the competition is open to all ages and skill levels including novice, competitive and SEN dancers. Ballet entries are danced in ballet shoes. Pointe is not a separate category.
Who it's for
Solo dancers, duos and studio teams competing across ballet and other genres.
What's included
Schedule
Ballet Categories
Ballet is a full category in its own right, danced in ballet shoes. Pointe is not a separate category.
Important
For the most up-to-date timings, please confirm via the official organiser website.
Competition pack list
Bloch Celeste Knit Wrap Cardigan (Grey Marle)
The ballet-specific warm-up cardigan for cold Irish studios - V-neck, tie-back, no zips or drawstrings to flap during turns.
€43.50
Bloch Mira Knit Leg Warmers (Ladies, Black)
Above-the-knee 20-inch knit warmers for the first ten minutes of barre in a cold Irish studio. Pull on over tights, peel off when you're warm.
€28.50
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