NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF DANCING
'The NATD aims to promote the enjoyment and knowledge of a variety of dance genres through our teachers' passion and commitment to the art form.'
Develop your Dancing
We hold exam sessions throughout the year whether you're taking a social dance award for fun or gaining your grade ready to compete there's an exam to suit you.
Join our supportive competition team and dance with one of our fabulous partners. Let them guide you round the ballroom, competing against others in your medal grade. Attend a regional event to try and qualify for the Grand finals held every July in Blackpool Winter Gardens.
Medal Test Date:
Summer 2026
Dates for 2025-2026 MOY
Regency Christmas Social Competition
Sunday 7th December
9.00-5.00pm
The Regency, Market Place, Sutton-in-Ashfield,
Nottinghamshire, NG17 1AQ
Midland Area 2026 MOY Qualifier/ Social Competition Ballroom and Latin
19th April 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Daventry Leisure Centre Lodge Road, Daventry, United Kingdom
North Midland Ballroom Social Competition
26th April 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kirkby Leisure Centre Hodgkinson Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham
Midland Area Social Ballroom and Latin Competition
7th June 2026
9:00 - 5:00pm
Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP
Ballroom & Latin American Medalist of the Year Grand Final 2026
Empress Ballroom - Winter Gardens, Blackpool 97 Church St, Blackpool, United Kingdom
Dates for MOY 2026-2027
Midland Area 2027 MOY Ballroom Qualifier/ Latin Social Competition
18th October 2026
9:00 - 5:00pm
Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP
North Midland Ballroom MOY 2027 Qualifiers
15th November 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kirkby Leisure Centre Hodgkinson Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham
National Sequence Competition
13th December 2026
Venue: TBC
Times: TBC
Ballroom & Latin American Medalist of the Year Grand Final 2027
Empress Ballroom - Winter Gardens, Blackpool 97 Church St, Blackpool, United Kingdom
Medals Test & Competitions
Medal Exams
Ready to challenge yourself and take your first dance exam? Start with a 1 dance social award or jump in a the deep end with a presidents award.
Qualifying Competitions
Regional qualifiers take place throughout the year. Compete against others students in your medal grade level with your teacher.
Grand Finals
Qualify at regionals to earn your place at the grand finals held in July at Blackpool Winter Gardens and fight for your chance to be national champion!
