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:

IDTA Midlands Ballroom – Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Qualifiers

Posted: November 18, 2024

IDTA Midlands Ballroom Branch are holding their annual Ballroom, Latin & Sequence Nationwide selection heats on Sunday, 12th January 2025 at Bradley Senior Citizens Centre

Nationwide Solo Dance Festival 2025

Posted: December 3, 2024

The IDTA Nationwide Solo Dance Festival 2025 will take place on 1st March 2025.

Nationwide Medalist of the Year 2025 – Street Dance

Posted: December 3, 2024

The IDTA Nationwide Medalist of the Year 2025 – Street Dance – will take place on the 2nd March 2025.

Nationwide Medalist of the Year 2025 – Ballroom & Latin

Posted: December 3, 2024

The Nationwide Medalist of the Year 2025 – Ballroom & Latin – will take place on the 5th and 6th April 2025.

Nationwide Medalist of the Year 2025 – Classical & Modern Sequence

Posted: December 3, 2024

The IDTA Nationwide Medalist of the Year 2025 – Classical & Modern Sequence – will take place on 25th and 26th of October 2025.

Nationwide Medalist of the Year 2025 – Freestyle & Rock ‘n’ Roll

Posted: December 3, 2024

The IDTA Nationwide Medalist of the Year 2025 – Freestyle & Rock ‘n’ Roll – will take place on the 8th & 9th November 2025.