A.L.A.D Comp Squad
Upcoming Competition dates
2025
SUDBURY
ISTD Qualifier Sunday April 27th 2025
Head Ln, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0JU
CAROLYNS
Sunday 18th May 2025
Vista Rd, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6DB
GRAYS 2 TBC
ISTD Qualifier 1st June 2025
Blackshots Ln, Grays RM16 2JU
CAMBRIDGE
ISTD Qualifier Sunday 8th June 2025
Queen Anne Terrace, Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre
A603, Cambridge CB1 1NA
GUILFORD NATIONALS WEEKENDER
Qualifiers only
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October 2025
The Guildford Spectrum. Parkway
Guildford Surrey GU1 1UP
DANCE QUEST
OPEN Sunday 7th December 2025
Sawston Village College
New Rd, Sawston, Cambridge CB22 3BP
A.L.A.D Comp Squad
A.L.A.D has two competitive squads which your child is eligible to take part in if they attend a minimum of two danced based classes per week at A.L.A.D. The squads were formed four years ago and in this short time A.L.A.D is proudly home to 18 National Champions and 67 National Finalists. Our squads are very successful in regional and open dance competitions and work hard throughout the year in preparation for the prestigious National Finals. A.L.A.D is enthusiastic to recruit more competitors to grow the squads. The squads currently range from ages 3-16 years.
All students in the squad are invited by A.L.A.D to trial comp squad. To be considered for our competitive squad, students are to take a dance exam for ISTD entry and have good class attendance. Students will take their Tuesday competition class in addition to their Thursday or Saturday dance class.
The squad members will train in Disco freestyle, Rock N Roll, Street, Lyrical and Acro for advanced students.
Confidence
Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities. Confidence to us isn't about feeling superior to others, its about understanding you are enough and you are capable of anything!
Health and Fitness
Dancing is the ultimate workout! Dance can improve cardiovascular health, flexibility, strength and balance. Dance can help decrease anxiety, increase self-esteem and improve psychological well-being.
Team Work
The beauty of collaborating efforts to achieve our goals. At A.L.A.D team work is at the forefront of everything we strive to achieve together in comp squad.
Sportsmanship
Commitment to treating other dancers fairly and with general goodwill is how A.L.A.D defines Sportsmanship. Frequent practices include, self control. willingness to learn, positive attitude and respectful at all times.
Determination & Discipline
Have you got what it takes to be determined to pursue your goals? Staying disciplined allows our students to live efficiently and effectivly in day to day life not just in the dance studio! Discipline creates habits, habits make routine and routines becomes who you are daily.
Fun!
Event's are engaging, encouraging and packed with lots of excitement and fun whilst teaching valuable life lessons. It's a win win!
What types of competitions do A.L.A.D attend?
ISTD Competitions
The Amy-Leigh Academy Of Dance attends ISTD regional qualifiers throughout the season. These competitions are compulsory for all competitors until qualification is achieved. ISTD holds
a grand finals day in October every year where successful qualifiers compete to become National champion. ISTD events are regulated by the Imperial Society Teachers of Dancing and structured with the following events: Set Dance, Disco solo, Rock N Roll Pairs, Disco Pairs. ISTD costume rules apply, costumes to be checked by Amy before purchase.
Open Dance Competitions
The Amy-Leigh Academy Of Dance attends Open competitions throughout the season. These competitions are optional for all competitors and we recommend that competitors attend as many as possible to enhance their ability and take advantage of the extra opportunity to compete. Open dance competitions are regulated by dance schools across the country and structured with the following events: Disco solo, Disco pairs, Rock N Roll pairs, Street/Slow solo. Additional events may be added to the running order at the discretion of the organiser. These events specify no dress regulations, however costumes must be suitable for the style of dance entered. Costumes to be checked by Amy before purchase.
A.L.A.D Competition Dance Teams
For the 2024/25 season, A.L.A.D has reintroduced dance teams! Both dance teams are invitation-only, for selected comp squad members. Dancers for this season have been selected and additional dancers will only be invited mid season if decided by the choreographer.
For the 2025 season our teams will be competing at selected ISTD and Open competitions. This season both dance teams are proudly sponsored by Haverhill Community Care!
Dance Quest December 2024!
Our home competition hosted by us. ALAD walked away with 18 Winners and a Win for Team Harmony on their debut! Proudly sponsored by Haverhill Community Care.
National Grand Finals 2024!
It was a show stopping performance from our 15 Qualifiers. Head over to our Facebook page to see results! We had the great privilege of meeting Head Judge of Strictly come dancing, Shirley Ballas.
Dance Quest July 2024!
Our home competition hosted by us. ALAD walked away with 13 Winners and a remarkable 30 top 3 places!
Carolyns 2024 open competition!
The squad wowed the judges this June and took away 16 top 3 places!
Cambridge 2024 Qualifying Success!
We are heading to National Finals with 14 qualifiers so far earning places at Nationals!
Sudbury 2024 Qualifying Success!
We are heading to National Finals with more successful dancers earning places this April.
More outstanding success from Comp Squad at the GH Dance, Comberton Competition in February!
Inspirational results!
Grays 2024 qualifying sucess!
We are heading to National Finals for another year of exciting competition.
Start your training today!
If your child would love to take their dance hobby to the next level, competitions are a great way to start! Come and join classes that are fun, engaging and worth every minute. Inspiring a lifelong enjoyment for fitness.
We attend ISTD and Open competitions throughout the year. Take a look below at the benefits of competitive dancing and a gallery from some recent events.
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