Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find answers to the most common questions. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, please contact us.

Dates for 2027

The festival will run 4 – 11th April 2027

When does entry open?

Entry will open Monday 10th January 2027

When will the syllabus be published?

We will let you all know when the syllabus for 2027 is ready.

When will the timetable be available?

We aim to publish the timetable as soon as possible, usually within a couple of weeks of the entry closing. We will also let you know via our Facebook page.

Venue

St George’s School
Wells Lane
Ascot SL5 7DZ

🚗 Please enter via Wells Lane (off Ascot High Street)
⚠️ Do NOT follow sat nav to St George’s Lane (private road!)
🅿️ Park in the main car park and walk up to the theatre
🕗 School opens at 8:00am
🎟️ Please report to the front desk on arrival

Music

For the 2027 competition, music must be uploaded via the entry system housed on the AED Teacher Portal. It is the responsibility of the dance teacher to upload the correct music. All uploaded music can be checked within the teacher portal. It is advisable to bring a digital back up in case of accident (not a CD or tape).

What payment methods do we accept?

We can accept card or cash on the day.

AED link to competition