Application form questions
To help you prepare for your application please find below all the questions included in the online application form.
Please note that this is NOT the application form.
All applications MUST be made via the online application form
Or
By telephone. Telephone application appointments must be made in advance by contacting Sarah Kearney on sarah.kearney@southeastdance.org.uk or call Sarah’s direct line: 07483 098854.
U.Dance South East Regional Platform application form
Please note that the online application form will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Therefore, please allow time to complete the full application form as it is not possible to save the form and return later. The list of questions is available below for your reference to allow you to prepare for completing the online application form.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 noon, Wednesday 7 January 2026
Forms and administration
As part of the application process, groups and soloists will be required to provide a URL link to a video of their filmed dance piece.
Please complete the online equality & diversity monitoring form that is included in the application form.
Selected groups and soloists will be required to confirm details about the piece, plus submit documentation/forms to event organisers, Dancin’ Oxford
All supervising adults must have enhanced DBS checks. All groups must have a minimum of two supervising adults. Soloists must be accompanied by a DBS checked supervising adult.
Please let South East Dance know if you need support with administration as part of the application & selection process by contacting Sarah Kearney. w
Application questions – for reference only:
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About the Group or Individual applicant
Contact details
For applications by young makers/dancers aged under 18 years please provide a name and contact details of your parent/carer or teacher/youth leader/dance teacher.
Name of group / company / soloist
Name, email address and telephone number of group leader / adult contact
Optional: name, email address & telephone number for applicants under 18 years old.
About the group or soloist
U.Dance South East Regional Platform 2026 groups and soloists must be based in one of the following counties: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey or West Sussex
Where is the group or soloist based? Please provide the town/city, county and postcode
Which of the following best describes your setting? School group / sixth form college or further education setting / private dance school or academy / youth dance company or group / individuals / independent applicant applying on their own behalf / other.
How long has the group been working together? For soloists – how long have you been dancing and/or creating work?
Provide a brief description of the company/school/group/soloist (maximum 50 words)
Does your soloist or group have dancers who identify as D/disabled or D/Deaf? YES/NO
If answered ‘yes’ please let us know how many dancers in your group have a disability or long-term illness.
What do we need to do so that you, the group leaders and dancers can fully participate in this event? Please let us know about additional support requests and access requirements.
How many dancers are there in the group? (Maximum 25 dancers)
Number of dancers who identify as:
Male / Female / Non-binary / Prefer to self-describe
Please state the age range of your dancers.
(*Eligible age range is 11-19 years or up to the age of 25 if they have a disability or long-term health condition.)
Number of 11 year olds (KS2)
Number of 12 to 14 year olds (KS3)
Number of 15 to 16 year olds (KS4)
Number of 17 to 18 year olds (KS5)
Number of 19 year olds:
Number of 20 to 25 year olds*
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About the dance piece
PLEASE NOTE: If your dance piece is selected for the U.Dance South East Regional Platform 2026, the piece detailed below MUST be the same piece presented on Saturday 7 March 2026 at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford.
Title of piece
Please provide a brief (max. 100 words) description about your piece. Include details such as: the inspiration and concept behind the piece and what the piece is about. Is this a complete piece or work in progress? These are notes for the panel to inform their viewing of your piece.
Duration of piece (between 2 and 5 minutes)
If your piece is not complete, please give an estimated duration for the finished piece.
(We are open to conversations to consider pieces of a maximum of 7 minutes if it is impossible for your dance piece to be shorter.)
Choreographed by: dancers / group leader / invited choreographer / other
Dance styles or genres included
Let us know when the piece was created and whether it has been performed before and, if so, how many times. (This can be approximate)
Title of music & composer/artist/musician
Submit film footage of your dance piece as a URL link to where the panel can view the piece online.
If this is a private password protected link please include the password on the application form.
This MUST be a URL link that is available to view online, NOT a downloadable file.
How did you hear about the U.Dance South East Regional Platform 2026?
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Regulation and Safeguarding Requirements
You will be asked whether you have Public Liability Insurance for working with your group.
Body Of Persons Approval (BOPA) and Supervising adults
This event will be covered by a BOPA.
All groups and soloists must be accompanied by supervising adults with enhanced DBS checks.
You will be asked whether the soloist or group includes dancers of compulsory school age.
Please visit Safeguarding [link to this U.Dance page on our website] for more details
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U.Dance National Festival 2026
Details, dates and location of the U.Dance National Festival 2026 will be confirmed by One Dance UK in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions please contact South East Dance.
Do you agree that South East Dance can share your contact details with One Dance UK should you be shortlisted for a place at U.Dance National Festival 2026? YES/NO
If you are selected for U.Dance 2026 National Festival, how do you intend to raise the cost per person to attend?
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South East Dance
Will not accept late applications
Have the right to refuse applications that do not meet all the eligibility criteria.
Have the right to refuse applications that are not complete, including a URL link to where the panel can view the piece online.
Along with the panel members have the final decision on all selected groups.
Will share contact details with Dancin' Oxford and Pegasus Theatre of selected groups for the U.Dance South East Regional Platform for the purposes of event organisation.