Blackpool Opera House is a a prestigious venue within the Winter Gardens Blackpool complex, offering a blend of historic charm and modern sophistication. As one of the largest theatres in Europe, the majestic Opera House guarantees a unique and unforgettable experience.
WHERE?
Winter Gardens Blackpool, Church St, Blackpool, FY1 1HU
WHEN?
Tuesday 27th February – SENIORS
Please find an example of a Junior event day and a Senior event day schedule (including rehearsals and arrival and departure times) here:
For a more indepth idea of what to expect on an event day, visit this page!
Netherhall School
Hornsea School and Sixth Form College
Nelson Thomlinson School
Cockermouth School
West Lakes Academy
Mayfield School
Brine Leas School
Dance Live! provides free workshops for all participating schools. Workshop dates for Blackpool will be announced shortly:
Workshops consist of sessions on the following:
Additionally, Dance Live! provides zoom workshops throughout September-January each year on:
Workshop dates will also be sent directly to each school’s lead teacher in September.
Head Judge & Patron
Dance Live’s first Patron, Mark Smith, is a Choreographer, Movement Director, Dance Teacher, Workshop Leader and Director, Founder and Artistic Director of Deaf Men Dancing, Patron for The Imperial Society of Teachers and Dancing (ISTD) and was nominated as Best Choreographer in the Off-West End Awards and the Broadway World UK Awards for Ace of Clubs, Call Me Madam & Iolanthe and Live Theatre & British Theatre for Tommy.
Check back soon when we announce the rest of our judges panel!