Why Prodigy?
At Prodigy, we know what makes a dance competition truly
special—because we’ve been there as dance mums, supporters, and fans. We’ve created an event that puts dancers first, ensuring a positive, fair, and inspiring experience for all. Here’s why you should choose us:
Dancer-Centered Experience – Every aspect of our competition is designed with the dancers in mind. From a welcoming
atmosphere to professional adjudication, we prioritize their growth, confidence, and enjoyment.
Fair and Supportive Judging – Our experienced judges provide constructive feedback to help dancers improve while recognizing their hard work and artistry.
A Celebration of All Styles – Whether ballet, street, acro, Musical Theatre, contemporary, or tap, we welcome dancers of all genres to showcase their talent and passion.
Unforgettable Experience – From the energy of the stage to the excitement of awards, we aim to create a competition that
dancers will remember for years to come.
Created by Dance Mums and teachers, Built for Everyone – We understand what dancers, parents, and teachers need, and we’re committed to making this competition as smooth, enjoyable, and rewarding as possible.
Join us at Prodigy Dance Competition —where passion,
dedication, and talent take centre stage!
Age Categories
Mini’s - Age 8 and under
Junior - Age 9-11
Teens - Age 12-14
Senior - Age 15-17
Adult - Age 18+
Entry Types
Solo - 1 Performer
Duet - 2 Performers
Trio - 3 Performers
Small Group - 4 - 9 Performers
Large Group - 10+ Performers
Time Limits
Solos: 2 minutes
Duo and Trios:2 minutes 30 seconds
Small Groups: 3.00 minutes
Large Groups: 4.00 minutes
Categories
Rising Prodigy
This category is for any dancer who has little to no experience competing and/or is new to dance. Please note that entering in this category does mean the dancer is not eligible for highest overall awards
Elite
This category is for experienced dancers. Those who have had a lot of training and previous competition experience. Any dancer entered in our elite category is also automatically entered for overall highest score awards.
Genres
Acro - A routine that combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements.
Ballet: A routine that includes classical ballet steps and technique.
Commercial: A routine based on street movements or a
derivative of this including commercial.
Contemporary: A routine that combines interpretive dance and embraces innovation, blending techniques from various genres, including classical ballet, jazz, modern dance, and lyrical dance.
Jazz: A routine that consists of Jazz technique.
Lyrical: A combination of Jazz and Ballet techniques to slow
music incorporating emotional and story
Song & Dance: A routine that features either just a song or a song with dance.
Tap: A routine that includes tap technique without the use of pre-recorded tap sounds in music.
Dance Challenge
Before the awards ceremony, one of our industry professional judges will host a dance challenge, and we welcome all dancers an opportunity to participate.
Awards
❖ All dancers will be awarded a Prodigy medal for participation.
❖ Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 entries in each section.
❖ Title entries (Junior & Senior - not restricted to elite section)
❖ Judges choice
❖ Most promising Rising Prodigy
❖ Most promising Elite
❖ Choreography Award
❖ Overall highest scoring Studio
Pricing
Introductory prices due to new competition.
Solos- £20 per entry
Duets/Trios- £12.50 per dancer
Small groups- £10 per dancer
Large dancers- £12.50 per dancer
Title entries - £5 per entry
Dance Challenge - £5 per dancer