Ash Dance Festival

01/09/2026

29/08/2026

We are running 30 Mins Early !

16/08/2026

Timetable - click the Link

15/08/2026

We are very excited to introduce our Adjudicator Zoe Valentine R.A.D. TC dip/ A.I.D.T.A. / L.N.A.T.D.
Zoe trained at Laine Theatre Arts & The Royal Academy of Dance.
With over 30 years experience in teaching, she has taught pupils at all age groups and takes great
pride in their achievements. Notably, Principal dancers in both Birmingham Royal Ballet and English
National Ballet, West End & UK tour performers, King’s coronation concert, Backing dancers for Dua
Lipa, Kylie, Take That, Cheryl Cole, Girls Aloud, Dancing on Ice, films such as Harry Potter, Disney’s
Dumbo, Cats. Singers in X factor & The Voice, International performers appearing on Cruise Ships,
Moulin Rouge, Paris.
Zoe’s early career saw her touring in musicals Annie & Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour
Dreamcoat, Bugsy Malone at Her Majesty’s, regional theatre credits King & I, My Fair Lady, Sound of
Music plus numerous pantomimes. She also appeared in several TV adverts, children’s programmes,
Monty Python Film ‘The Meaning of Life’ and vocalist for many concerts and corporate events.
During 20 years of running her own successful school she produced and directed shows for hundreds
of students, choreographed for local theatre companies and entered dancers into festivals and
competitions. Zoe has also mentored teachers through R.A.D. teacher training and N.A.T.D.
associates. A number of ex-pupils now teach and several have their own dance studios as far as
Canada, Sweden & Australia.
Zoe believes that dance should be accessible to all and has enjoyed working on performing arts
projects for adults with learning disabilities and the elderly. It is with great joy that she continues to
share her extensive knowledge and experience with young people, encouraging confidence, self�discipline and a positive attitude. These life skills plus Zoe’s warm friendly approach has helped her
students succeed in their careers and life goals.

31/07/2026

We will be working on the Ash Dance Festival timetable over the coming week and expect to have it completed by the end of next week. Thank you for your patience—we're looking forward to sharing it with you soon.

12/04/2026

🚫 ENTRIES NOW CLOSED 🚫

Wow… what an incredible response for our dance Festival

We are now officially closed for entries. Any new submissions from this point forward will be added to a waiting list, and we’ll reach out if any spots become available.

Thank you to everyone who entered — we can’t wait to see you bring the energy to the stage! ✨

03/03/2026

Entries are now open ! 🌞

We’re excited to announce that entries for our Summer festival are officially open — you can enter Via our Play and Perform portal

About Play and Perform
Our new system is designed to make submitting your entries simpler, faster, and easier than ever before. Whether you're dancing solo or with a group, Play&Perform will make the whole process smooth and stress-free.

Please note:
There is a maximum entry limit this year. Once we reach our cut-off number, any additional entries will be placed on a waiting list. We encourage everyone to enter early to secure their spot!

All you have to do is click the link ⏬️⏬️

http://playandperform.co.uk/ashdanc

24/02/2026

Trophy winners 🏆

Babies Solo Adjudicator choice
🏆Isabelle Watson

Mini Solo Adjudicator choice
🏆 Livina Burgess-kelly

Pre-junior Solo Adjudicator choice
🏆Lyla Cordery

Junior Solo Adjudicator choice
🏆Ava Williams

Inters Solo Adjudicator choice
🏆 Megan Jefferies

Seniors Solo Adjudicator choice
🏆 Rose -anna Nicholson

Outstanding Duet of the day
🏆charlie & Ayla

Outstanding Trio of the day
🏆bethany-rose Marcia & cleo

Outstanding quartet of the day
🏆Ella - hollie - lottie - & Ava

Best choreography of the Day
🏆sophie Bishop Tap

Sportsmanship Trophy
🏆 Ella Payne

Best Group of the day
🏆 under 14s surrey dance works

16/02/2026

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

13/02/2026

We’re counting down to next week and can’t wait to see you all!

Dancers and parents, please double-check the Dance Festival Rules and make sure everything is organised ahead of time. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.

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