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SOUTHAMPTON, UK

Shirley Dance Festival

A friendly dance competition where performers can shine, build confidence and celebrate their love of dance.

Our next festival

24th & 25th April 2027

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Dancers performing at Shirley Dance Festival

SAVE THE DATE

Entries open 1st November 2026

Our April 2027 festival entries will be available through Play & Perform.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Ready for festival day?

Find the information you need for a wonderful festival experience.

♪ Sections

Explore our solos, duets, trios and group categories.

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✓ Rules & Regulations

Everything dancers and teachers should know before entering.

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✉ Contact

Have a question about the competition? We’d love to hear from you.

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ON STAGE AT SHIRLEY

Moments worth celebrating

A glimpse of the talent, dedication and creativity our dancers bring to the stage.

Dancers performing together
Performing together
Solo dancer performing at the festival
Every movement tells a story
Dancer performing at Shirley Dance Festival

A WELCOMING PLACE TO PERFORM

Every dancer deserves their moment.

Shirley Dance Festival is a friendly Southampton-based dance competition where dancers can share their hard work in a supportive atmosphere.

Whether it’s your first festival or your next performance, we can’t wait to see you on stage.

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For updates, festival announcements and future dates.

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