SOAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
7 Aug 2026 10:00 am - 9 Aug 2026 9:00 pm
Countdown to the Event
Join us at our first ever SOAR World Championships. Celebrating 15 years of SOAR
JOIN CREWS from across the world
TEAMS
MEGACREWS
SOLOS
BATTLES
AND MORE...
Industry Led Judges
Exciting news coming about Workshops This Week!!
Battle Registration is now Live please scroll down to register.
A detailed timetable and schedule will be released 3 weeks prior to the event start date when all registrations are in. Understandably the team cannot release specific times without knowing how many competitors are in each section. We appreciate your understanding with this.
Dance Competition Categories
Solos
duos
trios/quads
teams
MEGACREW
JV MEGACREW
1v1 battles
5v5 Battles
The Location
BEC Arena, Longbridge Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1SN
REGISTRATION FOR BATTLES NOW OPEN
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PURCHASE MERCH HERE
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PURCHASE WORKSHOPS HERE
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WORLDS PRIZE MONEY
MEGACREW – £5,000
JV MEGACREW – £3,000
17+ ADV TEAMS – £2,500
16 & U ADV TEAMS – £500
14 & U ADV TEAMS – £400
12 & U ADV TEAMS – £350
10 & U ADV TEAMS – £300
8 & U ADV TEAMS – £250
Top Scoring School – £1,500
Full advertised prize money is guaranteed only when a category reaches 7 competing entries. Categories with fewer than 7 entries will receive a reduced prize fund at SOAR’s discretion.
HOTEL OPTIONS
Updated as of 13th July 26
Travelodge Manchester Trafford Park
7-9th Total – £128 for 2 nights
Premier Inn Manchester Old Trafford Hotel
7-9th – Total £108 for 2 nights
Premier inn Manchester Trafford Centre North
7-9th Total – £147 for 2 nights.
Holiday Inn Express Trafford Centre – Code SOE (Group Discount)
£129 per night inc Bfast
TRAVEL
BEC ARENA, MANCHESTER. POSTCODE: M17 1SN
Conveniently located just 2 minutes from junction 9 off the m60 and the trafford centre. The venue is approximately 3 miles from Manchester City Centre.
Onsite Parking is £12 for 24 hrs
Flying
Manchester Airport is only 20 mins from the venue.
Trams to and from the city:
Parkway Tram Stop is a 7 min walk from the venue.
Pricing
Full 3 Day Weekend Dancers Package inc
Solos, duos, Trios/Quads, Teams & Megacrews – £80
Full 3 Day Weekend Spectators Package – £70
BOLT ONS
International Teacher Workshop – £10
UK Teacher Workshop – £5
Battles (Per Style) – £7.50
Register your place now
Terms & Conditions
All dancers competing at SDC must complete their full registration no more than 14 days before a regional event and 4 weeks before a British & World championship.
There is no registration or amendments after the deadline date or on the day.
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