Season 6 - Calling U Out Champs
11 - 13TH JUNE 2027
WINTER GARDENS BLACKPOOL
CUO " Using Dance to bring people together"
Movement is Life
The Biggest Celebration of Dance
A Weekend Built For Dancers, Schools & The CUO Community
Join us for the CUO Championships — a weekend experience celebrating Street Dance, Contemporary and Acrobatics. With competitions, workshops, battles, awards and unforgettable memories, Champs brings the whole dance community together.
Why Attend CUO Championships?
More than just a competition — CUO Championships is a full weekend celebration of dance, performance, friendships and unforgettable experiences.
More Than A Competition
CUO Champs gives dancers the opportunity to perform, compete, celebrate achievements and create memories that last beyond the stage.
Community Experience
Bring your school together for a weekend where dancers support each other, celebrate success and become part of the CUO community.
Develop & Inspire
With workshops, battles and performance opportunities, dancers can learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired by others.
Celebrate Everyone
From first-time competitors to experienced performers, Champs celebrates dancers of all abilities and levels.
CUO Championships 2027 Pricing
Simple, clear pricing for dancers and spectators. Choose the option that works best for your Champs experience.
Dancer Passes
Dancer Weekend Pass
Friday - Sunday full CUO Champs experience.
Sat or Sun Day Pass
Access to everything happening on your chosen day.
Friday Dancer Add-On
Add Friday night activities and experiences if only attending Saturday or Sunday
Spectator Passes
Adult Weekend
Full weekend spectator access.
Adult Day Pass
Sat or Sun spectator access.
Under 12 Weekend
Full weekend spectator access.
Under 12 Day Pass
Sat or Sun spectator access.
Friday Spectator Pass
Friday night access.
Under 5s
Free admission. (You must still reserve them a place)
CUO Champs Weekend Schedule Overview
A full weekend celebrating dancers, schools, friendships and the amazing community that makes CUO special.
Friday Night - Welcome to Champs Social
Welcome to the CUO Champs Weekend
Friday night begins the CUO Champs experience with activities designed to bring dancers, teachers and families together before the main competition begins.
Activities include:
1v1 Battles
5v5 Battles
Acro Experience Area
Contemporary Workshops
Golden Ticket Workshop
CUO Fun Areas & Activities
Friday Night - Opening Celebration Performance - BRAND NEW
Showcase Your School
Schools will have the opportunity to celebrate being part of CUO Champs with a non-competitive opening celebration.
Details:
20 group Performance spaces are available in the Ballroom.
Group performances only—solos and duets are not eligible.
One performance per school.
Maximum two minutes per performance.
Flags, banners and school celebrations are encouraged.
Spaces are free and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis when booking Champs.
Saturday - Solos & Duets
Solos & Duos sections in Acro, Contemporary & Street
Qualified Soloists, Soloist Champs of Champs & Duets
Sections include:
Qualified Solos - Acro & Contemporary Set solos & Street Freestyle Solos
(Remember there are 2 routes to qualify for these solos at our regionals)
Duets - Acro set duet, Contemporary Improv duet, Street Freestyle Duet
Parent & Child Sections
Solo Champ of Champs
The evening finishes with the CUO Champs Party — bringing dancers, teachers and families together after a full day of competition.
Sunday - Team Championship Day
Acro, Contemporary and Street Teams
Sunday focuses on team performances and celebrations.
Sections include:
Acro Teams
Street Teams
Contemporary Teams
Mega Crews
Parent Teams
Super Groups
Team Champ of Champs - With Special prizes and awards
Plus special CUO moments and final celebrations to finish the Champs weekend.
What’s Included With Your CUO Champs Experience?
CUO Champs is designed to be more than a competition. Your dancer pass gives access to competition opportunities, social experiences, workshops and celebration moments across the weekend.
Dancer Weekend Pass
Friday to Sunday Champs Experience
The Dancer Weekend Pass includes access to the full CUO Champs weekend from Friday to Sunday.
Dancers can enter eligible sections in line with CUO rules, including any qualified solo sections they have earned through the season.
Friday:
Take part in any Friday social activities, Opening Performance, battles, fun areas and workshops. Dancers who have won a Golden Ticket at a regional event will also be able to access the Golden Ticket Workshop.
Saturday:
Enter any duets and any solo sections the dancer has qualified for in Acro, Contemporary or Street Dance.
Sunday:
Dancers may enter each section once. This means a dancer can compete in one Acro Team, one Contemporary Team and one Street Dance Team, plus one Mega Crew and one Supergroup.
Also included: any listed free workshops across the weekend.
Dancer Day Pass
Your Chosen Day Experience
A Dancer Day Pass includes eligible competition sections, general activities and any party or celebration taking place on the chosen day. Optional bolt-on workshops and the Saturday/Sunday Experience Zone are not included
Sunday Dancer and Spectator Day Pass holders may also attend the Saturday night party from 8:30pm if they are arriving the evening before.
Free Workshops & Bolt-ons
Learn, Grow & Be Inspired
Champs includes workshop opportunities designed to inspire dancers, build confidence and give them the chance to experience new styles, teachers and training moments during the weekend.
We are planning to offer approximately 12–15 free workshops across the weekend.
This year, we may also be adding special guest workshops, which could be available as optional bolt-ons.
Social Events, Side Quests, Party & Bolt-Ons
More To Experience
Keep an eye out for our experience zones and extra things to do across the weekend. CUO Bingo, Handstand station, Freestyle Station, and more new fresh ideas
We are working behind the scenes to make Champs even better, with more activities, social moments and optional bolt-ons to help create the full CUO Champs experience.
From stepping onto the floor, learning new skills, meeting other dancers and celebrating together — Champs creates memories that last beyond the weekend.
Spectators Are Part Of The Champs Experience Too
CUO Champs is not just for dancers. Parents, families and spectators can be part of the weekend atmosphere, celebrations, activities and shared memories.
Evening Party Access
Spectators can attend the CUO evening party and celebrate the Champs weekend with dancers, teachers and families.
Friday Celebrations
Join the Friday night celebrations, opening moments and CUO community activities as the Champs weekend begins.
Parent Sections
Spectators can enter any parent sections running on the day free of charge, including parent team or parent and child opportunities where available.
Activities & Fun Areas
Last year included activities such as the handstand competition, freestyle zone and CUO bingo — with even more planned this year.
Spectators can also join in our specific parent and dancer workshops free of charge where listed. These sessions are designed to bring families into the Champs experience and create fun moments beyond the competition floor.
Who Can Attend CUO Championships?
Our Championships are open to any dance school that attends one of our regular CUO events. No exclusive invites and no unnecessary barriers — just a welcoming weekend celebrating dancers, schools and the CUO community.
Open To All CUO Schools
Attend A CUO Event To Join Champs
Any dance school that attends a regular CUO event during the season can attend CUO Championships.
Friday-night social activities, duets, Acro teams, Street Dance teams, Contemporary teams, Mega Crews, Supergroups, Parent Teams and Parent & Child sections.
What Can My Dancers Enter?
Open Sections For Attending Schools
All attending schools/dancers can enter Friday Night Social activities, duets, Acro teams, Street Dance teams, Contemporary teams, Mega Crews, Super Groups, Parent Teams and Parent & Child sections.
Solo sections can also be entered where dancers have qualified during the CUO season.
Solo Qualification
How Soloists Qualify
Soloists must qualify at one of our regular CUO events by placing 1st–6th in an eligible solo section in the correct style of dance.
There are two qualification routes for solos: Set Solos and Freestyle / Improv Solos.
A dancer only needs to place in one of these qualifying sections to earn their place at Championships in that style.
Solo Sections Running At Championships
Championship Solo Routes
Acro Set Solos:
Qualification can be achieved through Acro Set Solos or Across The Floor.
Contemporary Set Solos:
Qualification can be achieved through Contemporary Set Solos or Contemporary Improv Solos.
Street Freestyle Solos:
Qualification can be achieved through Street Set Solos or Street Freestyle Solos.
Ability Levels
Enter The Correct Level
Soloists must enter the ability level in which they qualified. All other sections must be entered in accordance with our regular rules.
Please check the latest CUO rules before entering dancers to make sure they are entered into the correct level, style and section.
This structure keeps Championships clear, simple and inclusive. Schools can attend and enjoy the full Champs experience, while solo qualification still gives dancers something special to work towards throughout the CUO season.
View Full Rules
Champs Party Theme
Get ready for our CUO Champs Party — games, prizes, DJ and party vibes from 8:30pm – 10:30pm.
Country & Western with a Blackpool Twist
Think cowboy hats, boots, neon lights and full Champs energy. A fun celebration for dancers, teachers and families to enjoy together after a huge day at Champs.
Creating Memories
Testimonials
What We’re Improving for Champs 2027
We have listened carefully to teacher feedback from Champs and are already making changes to improve the experience for dancers, teachers and families.
Clearer Rules
We are aligning rules across Street, Contemporary and Acro, with clearer ability level guidance and entry checks.
More Space
We have booked the Spanish Hall to provide additional space. If duet entries exceed the maximum section capacity, age categories will be split into smaller sections, creating a smoother experience and more opportunities for dancers to place.
Better Flow
We are planning to run more of the weekend by age group rather than style to help with timings, workshops and dancer fatigue.
More CUO Fun
Expect more fun moments, activities, party-style sections, free workshops and experience zones across the weekend.
Teacher Areas
We are planning clearer teacher viewing areas, Gold Band access areas and a teacher chill-out zone.
Inclusive Champs
Solo qualification will stay, while duos, teams and open sections remain accessible for attending CUO schools.
To keep Champs inclusive, exciting and full of CUO energy, while making the event smoother, clearer and easier for everyone attending.