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Diamond Dance Awards, Tauranga (2026)

02/06/2026

✨🏰 Diamond Dance Awards – Disney Dance Off 2026 🏰✨

What a truly magical weekend! Thank you to all of our incredible dancers and families who joined us for the Disney Dance Off 2026. From the moment the music started, the room was filled with excitement, imagination, and a little bit of Disney magic.

There is something so special about Disney that transcends generations. The songs, characters, and stories bring a wave of nostalgia that transports us back to our own childhoods while creating new memories for the next generation of dreamers.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful adjudicator , for sharing your expertise, encouragement, and thoughtful adjudication throughout the event. Your feedback not only celebrates each dancer's achievements but also provides valuable guidance that helps young performers continue to learn, grow, and develop their craft with confidence.

Massive love and shoutout to the Disney Dream team behind the scenes for bringing this event to life:

Event Sponsors:
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✨️Valerie Ding

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Until next time, keep dreaming, keep believing, and remember a little bit of Disney magic stays with us forever✨️

07/05/2026

Entries close MIDNIGHT TONIGHT⏳️

This is your absolute LAST chance to join us for our Disney Dance Off 2026 with the legendary adjudicator 🎉

We understand many studios will be attending Project Dance Comp the same weekend, so for planning, please see below as a guide:

At this stage, the schedule has been able to consolidate onto the one day
Saturday 30th May, approx 9am - 9pm

We will kick off at 9am and work through the classes with younger classes up first.

Our specialty sections:

🎉Disney Dance Off (Disney self chorey)
🎉Royal Ball Awards
🎉Top 10 Finals

Will be the final sections of the competition.

🎀TOP 10 FINALS:

Following the Royal Ball Awards, the Top 10 scoring soloists across the competition will be added to a finals class in the app and required to upload the music for their nominated solo (for which they recieved their highest score).

We will not know who these TOP 10 soloists are until the conclusion of the Royal Ball Awards.

If a dancer is unable to attend the Finals division, their spot will be passed down to the next highest scoring act.

Entries do strictly cut off at midnight as we have loads of amazing keepsakes and gifts to order according to entry numbers on file.

We can not wait to party with you all soon and make some MAGIC 🎉🥰

19/02/2026

🎊ATTENTION DISNEY FANS🎊

The APP has dropped👀

✨️KEY HIGHLIGHTS✨️

🎀Competition is scheduled to run from Friday evening - Sunday.
Please only enter if you are prepared to dance on any of the above days.

🎀PRE SCHOOL section is BACK!

🎀All ages are separated! This is to ensure that all dancers have the opportunity to put their absolute best foot forward in a level playing field
*Classes will only be combined if there are less than 3 entrants in a class.

🎀NOVICE solo classes - for our restricted dancers to get out on that stage and SPARKLE without feeling overwhelmed.

🎀DISNEY DANCE OFF - This is a self choreography section that must be performed to a Disney classic! Open genre: Tap, Modern, Hip Hop, Classical

🎀ROYAL BALL AWARD - This is a Championship style class. Any routine within the relevant genre maybe performed.
*This must not be a repeat dance

🎀GROUPS on offer.
Group night will be FREE for all audience members to view.

🎀AWARDS
💎ALL soloists recieve:
💎Custom Medal
💎A4 Certificate
💎Treat
💎Winner recieves a custom Disney trophy

🎀ROYAL BALL AWARDS (Champs)
💎ALL champ dancers recieve:
💎Custom Sash
💎A4 Certificate
💎Gift
💎Winner recieves a Tiara and a custom glass trophy

🎀DISNEY DANCE OFF FINALS
The judge will select 10 finalists to throw down in the Disney Dance Off Finals!
ALL finalists dancers recieve:
💎Custom Sash
💎A4 Certificate
💎Gift
💎Winner recieves a large aTiara and a custom glass trophy

Please note: Due to separating all ages, we have had to cap entry numbers for this event! So we advise that you to get in QUICK if you wish to get amongst the MAGIC✨️

As this event is one of our absolute FAVE events to host - we have the optional but super FUN dress code of Disney PJ'S for all attendees!! Think of this event as one FUN PAJAMA PARTY😍🥳

Please read the information under each tab in the entry app prior to entry.

With much love and excitement

The Diamond Team xo

16/02/2026

💎IT'S HERE🩵

The ICONIC Disney Dance Off competition!

Because every dancer deserves a little Disney MAGIC! ✨️

Join us for a competition filled with sparkle, storytelling, and the kind of MAGIC that only Disney can bring. From princess power to villain energy, from high-flying heroes to enchanted fairytales, this is your moment to SHINE under the lights.

We could not hold this iconic event without an ICONIC adjudicator and MAJOR Disney FAN.
We are beyond honored to announce your adjudicator for The Disney Dance Off 2026 -
🎀🎀🎀KYLIE NORRIS 🎀🎀🎀

You DO NOT want to sit on the sidelines for this one!!😱
Entries opening WEDNESDAY 18TH FEB. Keep your eyes peeled for the syllabus drop and entry link👀

13/02/2026

Every single award presented at Diamond Dance Awards is a keepsake. Yes....this comes at a huge cost, BUT your dancer deserves more than just a moment on stage. They deserve something they can hold onto long after the applause fades.
Why? Because years from now, when they’re cleaning out their rooms, heading off to new adventures, or showing their own children their dance memories — those awards will still be there. Tangible proof of courage. Commitment. Growth. Late nights. Early mornings. The bravery it took to step on that stage and shine in their own unique brilliance✨️.
We believe achievements shouldn’t disappear as the season passes. They should live on shelves, walls, in memory boxes, in studios — reminding our dancers of who they were and what they were capable of. At Diamond Dance Awards, it’s not just about results...It’s about legacy.

12/02/2026

Hey Babes😍

We are SO looking forward to celebrating Valentines Day and our LOVE of dance, connection, and community with you all this Saturday ⚘️

Please ensure you have uploaded all of your music to the

Some key things to remember:

💋LOVE OF DANCE AWARDS (Champs)
Can be ANY modern solo routine, and you may choose and upload the music for this on the day.

⚘️ROSE CEREMONY
Will take place following the Love of Dance Champs and determine who is in the Diamond Heart FINALS.

❤️DIAMOND HEART FINALS
We will not know who our TOP 10 finalists are until the Rose Ceremony is completed.
We will then have a short break to create the Diamond Heart Finals class in the app where finalists will then be able to upload their music.
The solo you perform in the finals category will be the solo you were nominated for by our lovely adjudicator

Aside from all the sparkle and scores, just remember: The heartbeat of our competition is about LOVE for the stage, lifting each other up, and backing yourself 100%. Own your moment. Cheer loud. Find YOUR shine... That’s what it’s all about.” 💘✨

05/01/2026

SUPRISE👀😲

We've been simmering on a little something SPECIAL to spread that LOVE a little further at our Valentines competition❣️

✨️INTRODUCING✨️

⚘️THE ROSE CEREMONY⚘️ - Diamond Edition

Following the presentations of the iconic
“Love of Dance” Championships, we will move straight into one of the most anticipated moments of the weekend…

🌹 THE ROSE CEREMONY 🌹

During this ceremony, our adjudicator will present 10 dancers of her choice with a single-stem rose⚘️

Each rose symbolises the adjudicator’s personal nomination for that dancer to advance into our DIAMOND HEART OVERALL FINALS ♥️!
A finals category made up of the Top 10 finalists, selected entirely at the adjudicator’s discretion.

🥀 How are Rose recipients chosen?🥀

A dancer may receive a rose for something special the adjudicator has witnessed over the weekend, including (but not limited to)

⚘️A winning routine
⚘️Most memorable performance
⚘️Most entertaining routine
⚘️Most moving routine
⚘️Outstanding choreography
⚘️Exceptional performance quality

Following the Rose Ceremony, there will be a short break.

During the break:

♥️Finalists will be added to the Diamond Heart Finals class via the app
♥️Dancers must re upload finals music immediately
♥️Finalists will perform the routine for which they were nominated by the adjudicator
♥️Final results and TOP 10 awards and rankings will be awarded immediately following.

🍒How SWEET is that?!🍓

Entries are closing SOON👀

If your keen to kick start your '26 comp season early and be a part of something truely SPECIAL enter NOW via

30/12/2025

MEET YOUR VALENTINES ADJUDICATOR

🌹LAURA WESTBURY⚘️

Laura Westbury has been passionate about dance since the age of three, training in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and musical theatre. She later expanded her training through dance studies at AUT University and at Whitireia, where she completed full-time Commercial Dance training and further developed her skills in technique, performance, and started tap.

In 2024, Laura founded Laura Westbury Dance, and in 2025 the business proudly moved into its very own studio space—an incredibly special milestone that reflects years of passion, growth, and dedication. From this space, Laura offers technique-focused training, conditioning programs, private coaching, competition preparation, and preschool dance classes. She is deeply committed to building strong foundations, developing strength and alignment, and helping dancers reach their full potential in an uplifting environment.

With over 18 years of teaching experience, Laura specializes in refining dancers’ technical skills, transitions, and performance quality—supporting dancers at every level, from beginners to elite competitors.

Alongside teaching, Laura is also a dedicated dance adjudicator. She is passionate about supporting dancers from all studios and brings a warm, fair, and highly technical eye to each competition. Laura’s judging is focused on clarity, musicality, strong foundations, clean technique, and storytelling, offering dancers constructive feedback that helps them grow, understand their strengths, and elevate their artistry.

Now a proud mother, Laura loves nurturing young dancers and fostering creativity, confidence, and a love of movement—especially in preschool and beginner classes. Sharing dance with her son, who adores it as much as she does, is one of her greatest joys.

Known for her bubbly, caring, and energetic teaching style, Laura brings positivity and enthusiasm to every class. She is committed to helping dancers succeed—both in the studio and on stage—and takes pride in guiding them to become confident, skilled, and well-rounded performers.

How lucky are we to be spending Valentines day with this absolute sweetheart ⚘️❣️

26/12/2025

🚨BOXING DAY PROMO SALE DROPPED♥️

We’re spreading the LOVE early ❣️

Enter our Valentine’s "FOR THE LOVE OF DANCE" competition between 26th–31st December and receive 10% OFF your total entry!👀

🍓 How to claim:

• DM us on IG or FB
• Receive your exclusive, personalised discount coupon
• Apply at checkout and save 🤑

IT'S THAT SWEET 🍒

⏰ Offer only valid until 11:59pm, 31st December 2025

Enter direct through

Don’t miss the chance to earn your rose and dance your way to finals where the winner will be crowned
The Diamond Heart Champion 2025⚘️

06/11/2025

Hello Everyone!

Just a quick message to say we are SO excited to have you all join us on the 23rd Nov for a beautiful celebration packed full of Xmas magic to farewell the 2025 comp season💐

The finalised app will be released on Monday 10th Nov. Registered dancers will recieve an email notification once this happens

To help with travel arrangements, please see a guide below:

🌸7:30am Venue opens to dancers

🌸8:00am Competition kicks off with the Pageant

🌸9:30pm Competition concludes.

We begin with our youngest age groups GEM & RUBY'S alternating their solo classes back to back (as much as possible).

We then plan to gradually work our way through the schedule, where possible, having our younger dancers finishing first ahead of the seniors*subject to change

Keep your eyes peeled for the app release on Monday🎄

Much love,

The Diamond Team 💎

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