Nationwide Medallist of the Year

Bringing together dancers from all across the UK, the IDTA Nationwide Finals are a series of competitions designed to allow the medallist competitors to demonstrate and celebrate their talents together in a formal setting.

Competitors for the finals, initially compete in Area qualifying heats.

The Nationwide competitions cover Ballroom, Latin, Classical Sequence, Modern Sequence,  Freestyle and Rock ‘n’ Roll.

 

How do I qualify for the Nationwide competition?

Competitors for the finals, initially compete in Area qualifying heats. 

What rules apply to the Nationwide competition?
General rules governing the Nationwide competitions can be viewed here:

Nationwide Rules updated June 2023

 

With effective from the 2025 Nationwide Finals, Professional Partnering will be allowed under these conditions:

  1.   Professionals who compete in open competitions, including pro-amateur, are not allowed to partner in the Nationwide Finals.
  2.   Teachers must formally register as a professional partner with the Nationwide Committee before partnering in any Nationwide Finals.
  3.   Teachers partnering in Nationwide Finals must hold a current IDTA membership.
  4.   Any teacher partnering in Nationwide Finals must teach regularly in the studio they are partnering for.

 

For the Nationwide Finals we are required to apply for a BOPA licence and in order to ensure we have the appropriate photo consent in place for competitors to be photographed at the competition and for live streaming to take place, we need to have photo consent to ensure the safeguarding of children attending the finals.

The rules regarding photography have been reviewed and advise sought and updated. See the link below for the full rules:

IDTA Nationwide Photography Policy 

Next Event Dates
The next scheduled dates for the Nationwide Finals can be found on our Events page:

Nationwide Medallist of the Year Finals – Classical and Modern Sequence

Posted: April 2, 2024

The IDTA Nationwide Medallist of the Year Finals – Classical and Modern Sequence – will take place at Winter Gardens, Blackpool, on 26th/27th October 2024…

Nationwide Medallist of the year Finals – Freestyle and Rock ‘N’ Roll

Posted: April 2, 2024

The IDTA Nationwide Medallist of the year Finals – Freestyle and Rock ‘N’ Roll – will take place at Winter Gardens, Blackpool, on 9th-10th November 2024…

IDTA Midlands Ballroom Area Freestyle & Rock ‘n’ Roll Nationwide Qualifiers

Posted: June 3, 2024

IDTA Midlands Ballroom Area Freestyle & Rock ‘n’ Roll Nationwide Qualifiers take place on Sunday 16th July 2024 at The Hub, Walsall.

IDTA Midlands Ballroom Area Ballroom, Latin & Sequence Qualifiers & Social Competition

Posted: June 3, 2024

IDTA Midlands Ballroom Area Ballroom, Latin & Sequence Qualifiers & Social Competition on Sunday 24th November 2024 at Wordsley Community Centre, Wordsley.