How it works
Who can take part?
Anyone aged 4-18 can take part, regardless of their ability. Primary, secondary and special schools, colleges, youth groups and disabled groups are all welcome – it’s for anyone who likes to dance.
Who will I be competing against?
There are two age groups: a junior group for ages 4-11 and a senior group for ages 12-18.
When and where?
Events take place between March and July. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Finalists go on to perform at the IndigO2 at the O2 in London.
Preparing
How do I enter?
Fill out the registration form online for a ten per cent discount on the registration fee. Alternatively, return the form by post, with your non-refundable £20 registration fee, to your local Dance: Make Your Move co-ordinator. Cheques should be made payable to British Red Cross.
What about the dance?
All groups create a dance routine between three and eight minutes long based on the Red Cross’ work – that could be anything from first aid to child soldiers to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
What about the fundraising?
We ask all groups to raise at least £50 for the Red Cross, which will help save and change lives in the UK and overseas. There are awards for all fundraising achievements over £100.
Will you help me?
You will have a dedicated Dance: Make Your Move co-ordinator who will be happy to help with fundraising ideas and creating your dance. Your teacher’s pack and the planning your dance section of the website is also full of resources, ideas and advice.
At the event
What happens at the event?
Rehearsals take place in the afternoon and the performance itself follows in the early evening. Parents and friends can buy tickets in advance.
Are there awards?
A panel of judges selects a junior and senior winner who go on to the area final. The junior and senior winners from each area final go on to compete at the UK national final at the IndigO2 at the O2 in London. Every group gets a commendation award for the best part of their dance.
The two winning groups of Dance: Make Your Move 2012 will each receive a workshop from the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) in the dance style of their choice, either at the RAD headquarters in London or at their school site. The winning teachers will also receive a free RAD Friend of the Academy membership and goodie bag of RAD products. Thank you to the RAD for their kind donation of these prizes.