Competition Format

Entry fee

£5.00 per dancer, per submission (e.g. a Trio of 3 dancers costs £15). Payment is taken securely via Stripe when you submit your entry.

Groupings

Age categories

Dance styles

• Ballet
• Tap
• Jazz / Modern
• Lyrical
• Contemporary
• Character
• Street
• Commercial
• Pom Dance
• Cheerleading
• Irish
• Acro
• Open
• Own Choreography

Video requirements

See the time limits in the Groupings table above - your video should fit within your grouping’s limit.

• Preferred format: MP4.
• Accepted formats: .mp4, .mpeg, .webm, .mov.
• If you have difficulty uploading the video file, you may provide an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link as a backup. Please ensure the link is accessible to the organisers and judges. Do not submit links that require a password, login, download request or access approval.
• We do not accept TikTok, Instagram or WeTransfer links as a video source.

SEND considerations

We welcome SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) entries. You can let us know about any considerations within a dedicated box within the SEND category so we can make fair allowances and ensure feedback is supportive and relevant.

Judging

Each routine is scored out of 50 across five criteria: technique, performance, musicality, choreography/routine suitability, and overall impression. Judges also provide written feedback for every entrant.

Prizes

Publicity & privacy

You choose whether we may use footage/photos of your routine for publicity when you enter. Public results pages never show parent or guardian contact details, and written judge feedback is private to you and never published publicly.

Slay the Day Competition Rules & Terms

At Slay the Day, our aim is to create a fun, fair and inclusive competition where every performer has the opportunity to shine. By entering, you agree to the following rules and terms.

Competition Rules

• The competition is open to participants of all ages, abilities and genders.
• Participants can enter as many dances in a single category if they choose to.
• Entries are welcome from participants across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
• Age groups will be determined by the participant’s age on the competition closing date.
• Where necessary, we reserve the right to split categories into ability levels to ensure fair judging.
• All entries must be submitted before the published closing date. Unfortunately, late entries cannot be accepted.
• Each entry must clearly include the participant’s full name, age group and competition category.
• Entry fees must be paid in full before the closing date. Entries cannot be judged unless both payment and the video submission have been received by the deadline.
• If payment is not received by the closing date, your entry will not be accepted.
• If payment has been received but no video is submitted by the deadline, your entry will be forfeited and no refund will be issued.
• Videos may be recorded in any suitable location; however, it is the entrant’s responsibility to ensure the environment is safe.
• Please ensure the performer is visible from head to toe throughout the routine wherever possible.
• Performances are judged on technique, performance and execution only. Costumes and recording locations do not influence scores. We do, however, present Best Costume in Style Awards, which are judged separately and do not affect competition results.
• The Judges’ decision is final and cannot be appealed.
• Results will be announced via email and our official social media channels.
• Any participant found providing false or misleading information, including age, ability or experience, will be disqualified without refund.
• We have a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying, abusive behaviour, discrimination, harassment or dishonesty. Any inappropriate behaviour directed towards Slay the Day staff, judges or fellow competitors may result in immediate disqualification, permanent exclusion from future Slay the Day events and no refund being issued.
• School or club entries must be submitted by one nominated organiser only. Individual parent submissions for the same school entry will not be accepted. All awards and prizes for group entries will be sent to a single address.
• All competition enquiries must be sent via email to [email address]. We are unable to deal with competition enquiries through social media or personal phone numbers.
• By submitting an entry, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to abide by these Competition Rules and Terms.

Safeguarding

The safety and wellbeing of our participants is our highest priority.

• Slay the Day is an online competition created to provide a safe, enjoyable and encouraging experience for all.
• Participants must record their videos in a safe and appropriate environment.
• Appropriate dancewear, clothing and suitable footwear should be worn where applicable.
• Videos will never be shared publicly without written consent from a parent or legal guardian for participants under 18 years of age. Participants aged 18 or over may provide their own consent.
• Voice notes cannot be accepted as permission. Consent must be provided in writing.
• Competition results will be retained for our records.
• All submitted competition videos will be securely deleted once the competition has concluded and results have been announced.
• Any photographs submitted relating to prizes, awards or receiving certificates will only be shared with written permission.
• All Slay the Day staff are DBS checked and hold appropriate Safeguarding training and qualifications.

Thank you for helping us create a competition that is fair, positive and inspiring for everyone. We can’t wait to watch your performances and wish every competitor the very best of luck!