This discipline focuses exclusively on vocal performance, technical control, and dramatic storytelling. Performers present a piece that highlights their vocal range, expression, pitch control, and connection to the lyric. While natural stage movement and characterisation are encouraged to enhance the performance, this category is designed to showcase vocal artistry.

Backing Tracks: Tracks must be instrumental only, with no pre-recorded lead vocals. Backing vocal harmonies are permitted.

Microphones: Performers must use the provided handheld microphones, microphone stands, or wireless headsets.

Group Tech Setup: A maximum of 4 wireless headsets or 4 handheld microphones are provided per routine. For Groups (5+ performers), these must be allocated to principal vocalists, with general ensemble singing picked up by stage boundary microphones.

Performers integrate live vocal performance with structured choreography and dynamic dance breaks. The Industry Panel reviews performances holistically - focusing on vocal stamina, technical dance execution, breath control, and consistent characterisation throughout.

Backing Tracks: Tracks must be instrumental only, with no pre-recorded lead vocals permitted. Instrumental dance breaks may feature full orchestration.

Microphones: Performers must use the provided wireless headsets, handheld microphones, or microphone stands.

Group Tech Setup: A maximum of 4 wireless headsets or 4 handheld microphones are provided per routine. For Groups (5+ performers), these must be allocated to principal vocalists, with overall ensemble vocals picked up by general stage microphones.

A movement-based discipline celebrating narrative, theatricality, and stage presence. Routines should focus on strong physical storytelling, character depth, and dynamic choreography reflecting the energy and style of Broadway and West End stages.

Vocal Policy: This is a dance-only category - no live microphones are used.

Characterisation: Expressive lip-syncing, facial performance, and mime are actively encouraged to build characterisation and drive the narrative.

Focusing on stylistic precision, sharp technique, dynamic energy, and rhythm. Routines should showcase jazz fundamentals - including turns, leaps, kicks, and musicality.

Movement Focus: Acrobatics should be kept to a minimum. The panel prioritises authentic jazz technique, body isolation, and performance quality over gymnastics.

Celebrating intricate footwork, rhythm, and acoustic clarity. Styles may range from traditional Broadway and theatrical tap to contemporary rhythm styles and hoofing. The Industry Panel focuses on clarity of beats, musicality, dynamic light and shade, and performance flair.

Tracks: Must be clean of any pre-recorded tap sounds to ensure acoustic authenticity and distinct footwork.

Microphones: Specialised floor microphones are provided as standard for all Tap performances.

Showcasing truthful storytelling, vocal engagement, character grounding, and dynamic subtext. Performers should present a contemporary monologue taken from a published work (play or film). The Industry Panel focuses on authentic connection, emotional commitment, clear objectives, and compelling physical presence.

Selection: Pieces must be sourced from published scripts rather than online monologue repositories or AI-generated material.

Staging: Performance area will be clear; a single standard chair is available on request.

This category invites groups to use any dance style; from ballet and lyrical to contemporary and hip hop to tell a compelling story. The primary focus is on narrative impact and artistic creativity, rather than strict adherence to a single genre. Judges will heavily weigh the clarity of the storyline, emotional resonance, and how effectively the choreography conveys the plot or theme.

Scoring Focus: Storytelling is the dominant factor in this category. While technical execution remains important, narrative delivery and theatrical clarity are paramount.

A fast-paced, live improvisational feature designed to highlight a performer's versatility, musicality, and stage presence under pressure. Dancers take to the floor to improvise live to random musical selections ranging from classic Broadway to West End showstoppers chosen on the spot by the DJ.

Format: Performers improvise in real time without prepared choreography or props. The Industry Panel reviews adaptability, performance flair, and spontaneous storytelling across progressive rounds to select final Spotlight Winners.