Gala of dance performances by the IDTA Tyneside region held at the Sunderland Empire.
IDTA Tyneside bring their Gala of Dance 2027 to the Sunderland Empire on Sunday 10 January, a full evening of dance performance put on by the local branch of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. It's a showcase rather than a competition, so the focus is on the performance itself rather than a panel of judges marking it.
For those who aren't familiar with how these galas usually work, they're essentially a celebration of the dance schools and teachers across the region. Instead of a single show with one lead, you get a variety of acts throughout the night, with different groups taking the stage one after another. It's the kind of thing that brings together a lot of local families and dance communities, as each school gets its own moment in the spotlight.
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The show runs for about two hours and fifteen minutes, so it's a proper night out rather than a quick stop. It starts at 6:30pm, which is early enough that you're out well before midnight on a Sunday evening. Tickets start from £25.08, and the whole thing takes place at the Sunderland Empire in the heart of the city.
