North Eastern Presents NATD 120th ANNIVERSARY Celebratory Showcase of Area Schools
2026-06-13 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Please join us for the North Eastern NATD 120th ANNIVERSARY Celebratory Showcase of Area Schools
👉 13 June 2026
👉 Whitby
👉 Area Secretary – Julie Herrick – northeastern@natd.org.uk

Ballroom & Latin American Medallist of the Year Grand Final 2026
2026-07-11 09:00 - 2026-07-12 20:00 | Empress Ballroom – Winter Gardens, Blackpool, 97 Church St, Blackpool, FY1 1HU, United Kingdom
✨ Ballroom & Latin American — The Road to Blackpool ✨
Our qualifying events for the NATD Ballroom & Latin American Medallist of the Year Grand Finals are well underway and Finals tickets are NOW LIVE via the https://www.enter2dance.com/ website.
This spectacular event will be held at the stunning Empress Ballroom in Blackpool and is guaranteed to be a showstopper. And the best part? Our prices are remaining the same for the last four year! 🌟
DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR EARLY BIRD PRICES available until 31st May, 2026. Book your tickets now for the grand finals on the Enter2Dance website! 👉 https://www.enter2dance.com/
NATD Teachers – Your members portal has THE latest news including an important music update for Paso-doble solo sections. Link to book your tickets via the enter2dance website.
Since its debut in 2015, this signature event has brought medallists of all ages and styles to the iconic Empress Ballroom, Blackpool.
The journey to Blackpool begins here.

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Anglian Area 2027 MOY Qualifier
2026-09-20 09:00 - 21:00 | Goals, Suffolk New College, Ipswich, IP4 1LT, United Kingdom
🪩 Anglian Area Qualifying Competition for MOY 2027.
👉 Venue: Goals Ipswich, Suffolk New College, College Drive off Grimwade Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LT
👉 The competition will be conducted under the NATD Medallist of the Year Competition Rules 2026–2027 (Version 1.7.2), which come into effect from 1st August 2026. A copy of these rules is attached here for your reference.
Also attached is the Programme of Events, which includes all Qualifying, Couples’, Special Assistance and Solo events, together with the dances for each section.
Please note:

Special Assistance events will continue as qualifying events for the 2027 Medallist of the Year Grand Finals.
We are delighted to introduce Solo Events for all age groups for the first time at the Anglian Area competition. Please refer to the attached programme for the event rules.
Please check the dances and competition rules carefully before the event.
Some dances differ from those used at the Blackpool Medallist of the Year Grand Finals.

Timings:
Doors Open: 8:15am
Juvenile Ballroom: 9:00am
Junior Latin: TBC
Adult Ballroom: TBC
As we are running a full double qualifying programme across all age groups, this year’s competition will be significantly longer than usual. Please ensure your dancers and parents are aware and prepared for a full day’s competition.
Tickets:
£20.00 per ticket
Capacity is limited this year, and once tickets for a particular session have sold out, no further tickets will be available. Please submit your ticket requests as early as possible.
When placing your order, please specify:

the number of tickets required for each section (Juvenile, Junior and Adult);
whether anyone intends to attend for the entire day.

Ticket orders should be submitted by Friday 11th September 2026.
Tickets will initially be supplied on a sale or return basis. However, all orders must be confirmed in writing by midday on Monday 14th September 2026. After this date and time, tickets will no longer be supplied on a sale or return basis, and all tickets ordered will be chargeable.
This competition is the first qualifying event for the NATD Medallist of the Year Grand Finals 2027, to be held at the Blackpool Winter Gardens.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nick Kelly – anglian@natd.org.uk Anglian Area Secretary.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ipswich on Sunday 20th September for what promises to be an exciting day of dancing.

London Ballroom Area Qualifying Competition for MOY 2027 Adults
2026-10-11 08:00 - 21:00 | Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4DG, United Kingdom
London Ballroom Area Qualifying Competition for MOY 2027.
👉 Venue: Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, Rushey Way, Lower Earley Berkshire RG6 4GD
👉 When: Sunday 11th October 2026.
👉 Time: 8am – 6pm
👋 For further information and tickets please contact: londonballroom@natd.org.uk – Zoey Jacobs, London Ballroom Area Secretary.
More information to follow.

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Midland Area 2027 MOY Qualifier/ Social Competition Ballroom and Latin
2026-10-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP, United Kingdom
Midland Area 2027 MOY Qualifier/ Social Competition Ballroom and Latin
Sunday 18th October 2026
Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP
For enquiries and find out more please contact Linda Heeley, Midland Secretary, midlands@natd.org.uk

London Ballroom Area Qualifying Competition for MOY 2027 U16s
2026-11-08 08:00 - 21:00 | Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4DG, United Kingdom
London Ballroom Area Qualifying Competition for MOY 2027.
👉 Venue: Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, Rushey Way, Lower Earley Berkshire RG6 4GD
👉 When: Sunday 8th November 2026.
👉 Time: 8am – 6pm
👋 For further information and tickets please contact: londonballroom@natd.org.uk – Zoey Jacobs, London Ballroom Area Secretary.
More information to follow.

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North Midland Ballroom MOY 2027 Qualifiers
2026-11-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Kirkby Leisure Centre, Hodgkinson Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7DJ
✨ 15th November 2026 – MOY 2027 qualifiers
👉 More information to follow.
👉 For more information please contact Laura Colson Area Secretary -northmidlandballroom@natd.org.uk

London Ballroom Area AGM
2026-11-29 08:00 - 21:00
London Ballroom Area AGM 2026.
👉 For further information and tickets please contact: londonballroom@natd.org.uk – Zoey Jacobs, London Ballroom Area Secretary.

Midland Area 2027 MOY Qualifier/ Social Competition Ballroom and Latin
2027-04-18 09:00 - 17:00
Midland Area 2027 MOY Qualifier/ Social Competition Ballroom and Latin
Sunday 18th April 2027.
Daventry.
For enquiries and find out more please contact Lisa Wager, Midland Secretary, midlands@natd.org.uk

North Eastern Area Social Sequence, Ballroom and Latin Competition Day
2027-04-18 09:00 - 17:00
🟡 18th April 2027 Social Sequence, Ballroom and Latin Competition Day
🟡 To be held in Whitby
🟡 (programme to follow)

Midland Area Social Ballroom and Latin Competition 2027
2027-06-13 09:00 - 17:00
Midland Area Social Ballroom and Latin Competition
Sunday 13th June 2027.
Daventry.
For enquiries and find out more please contact Lisa Wager, Midland Secretary, midlands@natd.org.uk

Ballroom & Latin American Medallist of the Year Grand Final 2027
2027-07-10 09:00 - 2027-07-11 20:00 | Empress Ballroom – Winter Gardens, Blackpool, 97 Church St, Blackpool, FY1 1HU, United Kingdom
SAVE THE DATE
Have questions or need more details? Reach out to Trudi at Head Office – Email: trudi@natd.org.uk or call 01635 868888.

Midland Area 2028 MOY Qualifier/ Social Competition Ballroom and Latin
2027-10-17 09:00 - 17:00
Midland Area 2028 MOY Qualifier/ Social Competition Ballroom and Latin
Sunday 17th October 2027.
Daventry.
For enquiries and find out more please contact Lisa Wager, Midland Secretary, midlands@natd.org.uk
