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 Dates:
TBC for the New Year
Competition Dates:
Midland Area MOY Latin 2025 Qualifier
6th April 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP
North Midland Ballroom Social Competition
27th April 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kirkby Leisure Centre Hodgkinson Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham
Midland Area Social Ballroom and Latin Competition
8th June 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Daventry Leisure Centre Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP
Ballroom & Latin American Medalist of the Year Grand Final 2025
12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025
Empress Ballroom - Winter Gardens, Blackpool 97 Church St, Blackpool, United Kingdom
Dates for 2026 MOY
Midland Area 2026 MOY Qualifier/ Social Competition Ballroom and Latin
12th October 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Daventry Leisure Centre Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP
North Midland Ballroom MOY 2026 Qualifiers
16th November 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kirkby Leisure Centre Hodgkinson Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham
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!
