And just like that… Dance Live! 2026 comes to an end ✨
A huge congratulations to every single performer who made this year so special. Thank you for bringing your creativity and passion to the Dance Live! stage 💙
See you in 2027 👋
#DanceLive #DanceLive2026 #DanceLiveUK #ThatsAWrap #performingarts
Congratulations to Orchards Junior School
The Vernon Vogue Award 📸
Chosen by our official Dance Live! photographer, the Vernon Vogue Award celebrates the moment that truly captures the essence of a performance through the lens.
This award recognises the performers and teams who create a visually striking and unforgettable image, where everything comes together seamlessly. It’s about the full package: storytelling, performance quality, facial expression, energy, composition and stage presence, all aligning in a single captured moment.
Fri 24th April 2026
Congratulations to Mayvillie High School Junior
The Vernon Vogue Award 📸
Chosen by our official Dance Live! photographer, the Vernon Vogue Award celebrates the moment that truly captures the essence of a performance through the lens.
This award recognises the performers and teams who create a visually striking and unforgettable image, where everything comes together seamlessly. It’s about the full package: storytelling, performance quality, facial expression, energy, composition and stage presence, all aligning in a single captured moment.
Thurs 23rd April 2026
⭐FINALS - WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT:
THURS 23rd APR - PORTSMOUTH FINALS⭐️
1ST PLACE: Wicor Primary School
2ND PLACE: St John's C of E Primary School Gosport
3RD PLACE: Lanesend Primary School
PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD: Wicor Primary School
Congratulations to Tanbridge House School
The Vernon Vogue Award 📸
Chosen by our official Dance Live! photographer, the Vernon Vogue Award celebrates the moment that truly captures the essence of a performance through the lens.
This award recognises the performers and teams who create a visually striking and unforgettable image, where everything comes together seamlessly. It’s about the full package: storytelling, performance quality, facial expression, energy, composition and stage presence, all aligning in a single captured moment.
Wed 22nd Apr 2026
⭐FINALS - WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT:
WED 22nd APR - PORTSMOUTH FINALS⭐️
1ST PLACE: The Portsmouth Grammar School
2ND PLACE: The Academy Selsey - The Bridge
3RD PLACE: St Oscar Romero Catholic School
PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD: Park Community School
Congratulations to Temple Moor High School
The Vernon Vogue Award 📸
Chosen by our official Dance Live! photographer, the Vernon Vogue Award celebrates the moment that truly captures the essence of a performance through the lens.
This award recognises the performers and teams who create a visually striking and unforgettable image, where everything comes together seamlessly. It’s about the full package: storytelling, performance quality, facial expression, energy, composition and stage presence, all aligning in a single captured moment.
Tues 21st April 2026
✨ Meet the Judges for Dance Live! Finals 2026 ✨
We’re thrilled to introduce the next incredible group of artists and creatives joining our Dance Live! judging panel this season. Bringing fresh perspectives, industry expertise and a real passion for performance, this panel is ready to celebrate and elevate the talent taking to the stage.
🔥 Monica Faldes – Lila Vincent Theatre Arts
🚀 Ben Jeffreys – Immersive XR Designer
🎭 Jazz Gritt – Dance Artist & Choreographer
✨ Mark Smith – Choreographer & Movement Director
From contemporary dance and choreography to immersive technology and performance, this dynamic line-up brings a powerful mix of creativity, knowledge and inspiration. We can’t wait for them to experience the energy, talent and storytelling that makes Dance Live so special.
Let the Finals begin… 👀
#DanceLive #DanceLiveFinals #MeetTheJudges #PerformingArts #DanceCommunity #NextGeneration #LivePerformance
Important Dance Live! Update 🚨
Following multiple noise complaints from neighbouring residents during recent events…
We will be trialling a revised format for Dance Live! Finals 2026
Introducing: Dance Live! Unplugged 🔇
In preparation, the team have been rehearsing their party dances…
#dancelive #dancelive2026 #dancelivefinals
🎟️✨ General Public Tickets are now LIVE for Dance Live! Finals
After an incredible run of Heats across Portsmouth, High Wycombe and Hastings, the placing schools are coming together for one unforgettable week.
Join us at Portsmouth Guildhall, 21st – 24th April, as the schools take the stage for Dance Live! 2026 Finals.
Secure your seats now via the link in our bio.
#DanceLive #DanceLive2026 #Finals
