Chance to Dance 2026

Chance to Dance Exeter comes to The Great Hall at Exeter Northcott Theatre on Sunday 1 November, a non-competitive dance showcase that brings together twelve schools from across the South West for one afternoon on stage. It's a mixed bill, with dancers of all ages performing a range of styles, and it's open to both adult and younger dancers.

Because it's non-competitive, the focus is on the dancing itself rather than a leaderboard. The twelve schools each get their own slot, so you'll see a fair few different styles in one go, and the bill pulls from studios all over the South West. Some of them are performing at the event for the first time, and the whole thing is sold out.

The organisers describe it as a way to celebrate the love of dance in all its forms, giving dancers the chance to perform, learn from one another and build friendships across studios. It's as much about the people behind the scenes as the routines on stage.

It starts at 4:45 PM and runs for 150 minutes, including an interval, so you're looking at a good two and a half hours of dance. Tickets are between £22 and £23.