04/07/2026
🌟 DANCING SCHOOLS UK 2026 – WHAT A GRAND FINAL! 🌟
WOW… what an incredible day! ❤️💃🕺
What we witnessed at the Dancing Schools UK Grand Final was far more than a dance competition – it was a celebration of confidence, friendship, courage, teamwork and unforgettable memories.
From the very first performance to the final Glitter Ball presentation, every single child walked onto that stage with pride, and every single one left a winner.
On behalf of Step by Step Dance & Arts Foundation and Dancing Schools UK, we would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to every school, teacher, teaching assistant, parent, grandparent, family member, volunteer, organiser, judges, compères , dj and the fantastic team at the Royal & Derngate Theatre. Your support made this event truly magical.
⭐ A Special Thank You ⭐
A massive thank you to our wonderful guest judge Amy Dowden from Strictly Come Dancing.
Amy, your kindness, encouragement and passion inspired every child in the theatre. Thank you for giving your time and helping create memories these children will treasure forever.
❤️ Changing Lives Through Dance
We are incredibly proud of what the Step by Step Dance & Arts Foundation continues to achieve.
Every year we provide FREE dance lessons to schools, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to dance, no matter their background or circumstances.
Many of these children would never have had the chance to perform on a professional stage in front of hundreds of people. Seeing their confidence grow, their smiles shine and their friendships blossom is exactly why we do what we do.
Because of your support, dreams really do become reality.
🏅 Every Child Is a Winner
At Dancing Schools UK, every child receives a medal and certificate, because every child deserves to be recognised for their commitment, bravery and hard work.
Our Top 3 teams in each category were proudly presented with the prestigious Glitter Ball Trophy, but every single dancer should be proud of what they achieved.
🏆 YEAR 1 & 2 – 14 Teams
👏 Congratulations to:
• Brixworth Primary School – Sparkle & Shine Team
• Whitefriars Primary School – Team 1
• Holmwood School & Nursery
• Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
• Whitehouse Primary School
• Monksmoor Park CE Primary School
• Woodland View Primary School
• Glory Farm Primary School
• Hackleton Primary School
• Brixworth Primary School – Razzle & Dazzle Team
• Whitefriars Primary School – Team 2
• Olney Infant Academy
• Kings Meadow Primary School
• C.C.S.
🏆 Results
🥇 Whitehouse Primary School
🥈 Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
🥉 Kings Meadow Primary School
🏆 YEAR 3 & 4 – 18 Teams
👏 Congratulations to:
• Whitehouse Primary School – Year 3 Team
• Glory Farm Primary School
• St Mary’s & St Giles Primary School
• C.C.S. – Team Blossom
• Weedon Bec Primary School
• Lavendon Primary School
• Southwold Primary & Nursery
• Brixworth Primary School – Sparkle & Shine Team
• C.C.S. – Team Allium
• St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
• Walgrave Primary School
• Hackleton Primary School
• Gagle Brook Primary School
• Kings Meadow Primary School
• Chesterton Primary School
• Whitehouse Primary School – Year 4 Team
• Moulton Primary School
• Brixworth Primary School – Razzle & Dazzle Team
🏆 Results
🥇 Kings Meadow Primary School
🥈 C.C.S. – Team Allium
🥉 Hackleton Primary School
🏆 YEAR 5 & 6 – 18 Teams
👏 Congratulations to:
• Chesterton Primary School
• C.C.S. – Team Cosmos
• Brooklands Farm Primary School
• Rickley Park Primary School
• Kings Meadow Primary School – Team A
• Hackleton Primary School – Blue Team
• Whitehouse Primary School
• Glory Farm Primary School – Team 1
• C.C.S. – Team Daffodil
• Southwold Primary & Nursery
• Gagle Brook Primary School
• Hackleton Primary School
• Kings Meadow Primary School – Team B
• C.C.S. – Team Blossom
• Glory Farm Primary School – Team 2
• C.C.S. – Team Allium
• Walgrave Primary School
• Kings Meadow Primary School – Team C
🏆 Results
🥇 C.C.S. – Team Allium
🥈 Whitehouse Primary School
🥉 Hackleton Primary School – Blue Team
❤️ Thank You
Congratulations to all 50 amazing teams who took part this year.
You danced with passion, courage and huge smiles, and you made every teacher, parent and supporter incredibly proud.
This is why Dancing Schools UK exists—to inspire children, build confidence, encourage teamwork and create memories that last a lifetime.
Together, we are changing lives… one dance step at a time. 💙
📢 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR DANCING SCHOOLS UK 2026/27!
Would your school like to be part of one of the UK’s most exciting primary school dance programmes?
✨ FREE dance lessons
✨ Professional coaching
✨ Incredible performance opportunities
✨ Medals for every child
✨ Glitter Ball Trophies
✨ Confidence, teamwork and memories to last forever
📧 Schools are now invited to register for the 2026/27 season.
Please email us as soon as possible to secure your place:
📩 [email protected]
We can’t wait to welcome new schools and see familiar faces return for another unforgettable year.
Let’s inspire even more children through the power of dance! ❤️💃🕺
