U.Dance South East Regional Platform: Dancin' Oxford Spring Festival 2026

U.Dance South East Regional Platform - as part of Dancin' Oxford Spring Festival 2026 - celebrates the variety and diversity of youth dance from across the south east region. Apply to be part of this exciting event.

Varndean College Dance at Let's Dance Crawley 2025. Photo Barry Holder

Event: U.Dance South East Regional Platform: Dancin' Oxford Spring Festival 2026
Date: Saturday 7 March 2026
Time: Daytime – Rehearsals
7.30pm - Platform showcasing U.Dance South East Regional dance pieces
Where: Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE

Deadline for applications: 12noon, Wednesday 7 January 2026

We welcome applications from soloists and groups in the south east region with dancers aged 11-19 years, and up to 25 years for dancers with disabilities and long-term health conditions; including those that are run by schools, those that are based in the community, those who work with dancers who identify as D/disabled and D/deaf, those from private dance school settings and those working independently.

We encourage groups and soloists who create dance pieces in all genres, such as commercial/street dance styles, ballet, South Asian dance, contemporary dance, dance of the African Diaspora, jazz dance, folk dance, you name it: the U.Dance South East Regional Platform is for everyone!

"I've enjoyed being around so many other passionate and inspiring dancers" Dancer, U.Dance South East Regional Platform 2024

How to apply to the U.Dance South East Regional Platform 2026

Apply through our online application form and include a video link to your dance piece.

For more information about who can apply, filming your video, safeguarding, the application questions, U.Dance National Festival and Frequently Asked Questions, please see the links below.

How to apply
Who can apply?
Filming guidelines
Safeguarding
Application form questions
FAQ

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U.Dance South East Regional Platform - as part of Dancin' Oxford Spring Festival 2026 - is a partnership event between Pegasus Theatre, Dancin' Oxford, South East Dance and One Dance UK. Generously supported by Oxford City Council and Arts Council England.