The countdown is almost over! We’re delighted to announce that the Ipswich Dance Festival timetables are now available to view. With dancers travelling from across the UK and beyond, we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to the magnificent Royal Hospital School for a fantastic weekend of Ballroom and Latin dancing. Please note that all timings are intended as a guide and may be adjusted during the event depending on how the competition progresses. We recommend checking

We know many of you are starting to plan your weekend, so we’ve put together a provisional guide showing the order of sections for each day of the Ipswich Dance Festival. Please note: • This is not a timetable. • We are still accepting entries until Saturday, so numbers are continuing to change. • Sections may be moved or adjusted once entries have closed. At this stage, it’s simply intended to give our valued competitors, teachers and spectators a general idea of how each da

Hi everyone, The Ipswich Dance Festival 2026 is a weekend designed around dancers and their families, set within the stunning Royal Hospital School in Suffolk. With red carpet arrivals, a spectacular Grand Hall and a friendly festival atmosphere, Ipswich offers something truly special for dancers and families. Across the weekend, we have events for Solo dancers, Couples, Teacher–Student, Pro-Am, National League, Additional Needs and, new for 2026, Solo Formation. From Beginne

Plaza Ballroom Melbourne Australia Saturday June 6th 2026. The traditional Friday cocktail party in the Westin Hotel gave organisers Jason Beaman, Brent Olifent and Anna Longmore the opportunity to welcome us all to the ninth presentation of this prestigious competition. Such is the popularity of the Freedom to Dance Outside Change Cup; it is not surprising that it enjoys wonderful sponsorship from many individual friends and companies. Notably Julie Shen, Lorraine Pickvance,