Have you ever aspired to excel in a Ballroom or Latin Dance competition? Now is your opportunity.
Dance Events North West is pleased to announce our participation in the All Nations Competition Platform, offering dancers the chance to advance their skills and experience new levels of achievement.
Whether you are a newcomer, an experienced social dancer, or a former competitor, there are suitable opportunities available for all skill levels to participate and compete.
ALL NATIONS is designed to be enjoyable, welcoming, and inclusive, accommodating both solo and partnered dancers.
Join a vibrant community that values the excitement and accomplishment of dance competitions. Each event day is characterised by strong support from fellow participants and spectators alike.
Take to the competition floor and demonstrate your talent.
All Nations Costume & Jewellery Guidelines
All Nations provide an affordable, welcoming and inclusive environment for all dancers. Keeping their events accessible and in line with the values of the All Nations community – enjoyment, opportunity and simplicity.
Please help everyone to keep this ethos strong by supporting the following costume guidelines and ensuring dancers are dressed appropriately and modestly for their age group.
CLOTHING
• Please note: dresses or outfits with sequins, diamantes, rhinestones, flat sequins, or beaded fringing are not permitted.
• Fringing is permitted, but must be fabric-based (e.g. plain or lycra fringe). Beaded or jewelled fringe is not allowed.
• Clothing may contain more than one colour and more than one fabric.
• Fabric with a built-in shimmer or shine, such as metallic lycra or metallic snake print, is permitted.
• Practice-style Ballroom & Latin dresses, leotards, and skirts are ideal and encouraged.
• Please keep all clothing age-appropriate.
FOOTWEAR
• All dancers are advised to wear Latin or Ballroom shoes. Jazz shoes or stage shoes are also acceptable.
• Shoe decoration (e.g. diamantes) is permitted but should be kept minimal and tasteful.
HAIR DECORATION & JEWELLERY
Please keep all hair accessories and jewellery simple and within the following guidelines:
Earrings May wear any earrings (drop earrings, tassels, hoops included). Diamante-style earrings are permitted, but should be proportionate to the dancer.
Wristwear May wear one slim cuff per wrist (max 1cm depth), or up to two skinny bangles per wrist. (No stacking more than two per arm.) Wide cuffs are not allowed.
Waistwear May wear a slim belt, no wider than 1cm, with a maximum of two rows of stones. Belts must be clearly detachable accessories – no stones or decoration directly attached to the dress itself.
Neckwear Necklaces must be slim – no more than 1cm wide or 2 rows deep. A small central drop (max 3 stones) is acceptable. Multi-stone clusters and heavily decorated chokers are not allowed.
Menswear (All ages)
• May wear a single stoned tie bar and plain/stoned cufflinks.
• Ties, dicky bows or cravats must be plain – no stoned or sparkly accessories.
ALL NATIONS 18th Oct, Accrington |
The Poplar Club
Wellington Street
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 2NJ