Competitions

Fun & Exciting Events

Join us at Lait Dance Club for a variety of events! We offer competitive and social events, as well as Tea Dances and Practice Nights for everyone to enjoy. We invite you to join us and the rest of the local community for a night full of fun, dancing and socialising!

Our Events

Lait Dance Club Programme for:-


COMPETITIONS, MEDAL TESTS & FESTIVALS 2026


18th Jan (Sun)  IMPERIAL SOCIETY COMPETITION  Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Ave. Canvey Island

SS8 9RA. Juv/Jun & Adults pupil/teacher & couples events in all medal grades.

Solo events in age groups. Tickets £20.00pp. Partner fee £7.00 per section. Total £14.00.


31st Jan (Sat) LDC COMPETITION NIGHT & MEDAL PRESENTATION  . Showcases and competitions for all ages and grades at Lait Dance Club. DO 5.00pm. FR 5.30pm Finish 8.30pm. Under 8s done by 8pm. Adm £10.00 Spectators £5.00 (Tickets before the day)


1st Feb (Sun) ISTD BLACKPOOL GRAND FINALS AREA COMPETITION at Gillingham Juv/Jun & Adults pupil/teacher & couples events in all medal grades. Tickets £20. Partner fee £7.00 per section total £14. Doors Open 8.45am. All those attending need a ticket.


15th Feb (Sun) ISTD BLACKPOOL GRAND FINALS AREA COMPETITION at the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Juv/Jun & Adults pupil/teacher & couples events in all medal grades. Tickets £20. Partner fee £7.00 per section total £14.00.

Doors Open 8.45am. All those attending need a ticket.


22nd Feb (Sun) ESSEX FESTIVAL. COUPLES, & SOLO EVENTS (Independent Event)

Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Ave. Canvey Island SS8 9RA.

FR. 10.00am Tickets £19.00pp


1st Mar (Sun) NATD ANGLIAN AREA MEDALLIST OF THE YEAR QUALIFIER 2026

Basildon Sports Centre. Solo events for leaders & followers, Couples events for U6, U8, 8-9yrs, 10-11yrs, Juv, Jun, Adult, O35, O50 & O60 in all grades, Children DO.8.15am FR Juv 9am Jun & Adults TBA Tickets £20.00 Partnering free £7.00/section Total £14.00


29th Mar (Sun) ISTD MEDAL TEST Note Exam Fee must be paid by 07/03/26


19th April (Sun) ISTD BLACKPOOL GRAND FINALS AREA COMPETITION  at Gillingham Juv/Jun & Adults pupil/teacher & couples events in all medal grades. Tickets £20. Partner fee £7.00 per section total £14. Doors Open 8.45am. All those attending need a ticket.


17th May (Sun)  NATD MEDAL TEST Note Exam Fee must be paid by 02/05/26


6th-7th June STARS OF THE FUTURE (Independent Event) at Gillingham


14th June (Sun) ISTD BLACKPOOL GRAND FINALS AREA COMPETITION at Ipswich School Sports Centre, The Street, Rushmere, Ipswich IP5 1DE. Juv/Jun & Adults pupil/teacher & couples events in all medal grades. Tickets £20. Partner fee £7.00 per section total £14.00

Doors Open 8.45am. All those attending need a ticket.


20th June (Sat)  LDC COMPETITION NIGHT & MEDAL PRESENTATION  . Showcases and competitions for all ages and grades at Lait Dance Club DO 5.00pm. FR 5.30pm Finish 8.30pm. Under 8s done by 8pm. Adm £10.00 Spectators £5.00 (Tickets before the day)


11th & 12th July NATD GRAND FINALS WEEKEND-WINTER GARDENS BLACKPOOL


19th July (Sun)  ISTD MEDAL TEST


6th Sept (Sun) ISTD BLACKPOOL GRAND FINALS AREA COMPETITION  at Cambridge, Juv/Jun & Adults pupil/teacher & couples events in all medal grades. Tickets £20. Partner fee £7.00 per section total £14.00. Doors Open 8.45am. All those attending need a ticket.


7th & 8th Nov ISTD GRAND FINALS WEEKEND-WINTER GARDENS BLACKPOOL