All finalists (whether they entered the UK or International heats) are invited to attend the live final at Towngate Theatre on Sunday 8 June, to perform for our industry adjudicators.

Participants will receive virtual certificates and winners will receive trophies/medals and prizes at the live final. If finalists are unable to attend the live finals in person, they will be acknowledged to mark their achievement of being a 2025 finalist.

Spectator tickets are available to purchase so family members and friends can watch the action and support the dancers.

Competitor eligibility information

The class format will remain the same with three categories - Junior, Senior and Premier and will follow a class format as in previous years of a Set Warm Up, and two free contrasting sequences, choreographed by our industry teachers. This will be new work, not seen at the live regional or online heats.

JUNIORS:

• 8yrs to 11yrs on 1 September 2024
• Must have passed ISTD Grade 3 or 4 Modern and no higher.

SENIORS:

• 11yrs to 14yrs on 1 September 2024
• Must have passed ISTD Grade 4, 5 or 6 Modern and no higher.

PREMIER:

• 13yrs to 18yrs on 1 September 2024
• Must have passed ISTD Grade 6, Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate Modern or Advanced 1 Modern and no higher.

Prizes and sponsorship

This event is proudly sponsored by Dansez – supporting ISTD dancers through high-performance, planet-friendly examination dancewear.

ISTD members receive an exclusive 20% discount of the range – access the discount code in the ISTD member’s area.

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Timetable

* Please note that times are subject to change. For dancer sign in times, please refer to the teacher information pack sent to all teachers

Junior class content

1. Set Grade 4 Warm Up
2. One longer Unset sequence
3. One shorter elevated sequence.

Free work may include the following technical content from Grade 3 and 4:

• Circular Spring
• Side Kicks
• Front Kicks
• Spin Turns at high level
• Triple Runs
• Split Runs forwards

Senior class content

1. Set Grade 5 Warm Up.
2. One longer Unset sequence
3. One shorter elevated sequence.

Free work may include the following technical content as below:

• Single Pirouette at low level, inwards/outwards
• Side Kicks
• Front Kicks 
• Any Dance vocabulary steps from Grades 4 and 5

Premier class content

1. Grade 6 Warm Up.
2. One longer Unset sequence
3. One shorter elevated sequence.

Free work may include the following technical content:

• Any Dance vocabulary steps from Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate
• Double Pirouette at high or low level, inwards/outwards

We are delighted to have bespoke t-shirts available to all finalists!  Please add to your cart when booking your tickets. Order your t-shirts by Tuesday 20 May 2025. 

T-shirts will be available for collection at the live finals. 

Child's t-shirt: £15.00

• Youth large - chest 32 (age 9-11)
• Youth x-large - chest 34 (age 12-13)

Adult's t-shirt: £18.50

• Small - chest 34-36
• Medium - chest 38
• Large - chest 40-42
• Extra large - chest 44-46

T-shirts are made specifically to order and we regret no refunds or exchanges can be made after 20 May 2025. To amend or cancel your order, please email modern@istd.org by 9am on 21 May 2025. 

Competitor live finals entry fee (per competitor) by invite only: £10.00

Audience tickets for live finals (full day access): £26.50

Concession audience tickets for live finals (full day access), Under 11s and over 65s: £22.50

Please click on the link below for all audience tickets:  Janet Cram Awards Finals - Towngate Theatre Audience tickets

Please note that audience tickets are inclusive of a small booking fee, due to the venue. 

1 free, teacher ticket available per school. Further information on how to claim this ticket will be available to teachers via email. modern@istd.org

Booking terms and conditions

• Competitors must be studying with an ISTD Modern Theatre member and must be entered by the named ISTD member. 
• All entries to be submitted by the teacher and not by the parents/guardian. Receipt for acknowledgement of entry will be emailed to the teacher by way of an automatic confirmation email. 
• Teachers and competitors shall agree to abide by ALL the rules laid down for the Competition and shall accept the Adjudicator's decision as final. No individual feedback will be given. 
• Anyone competing in this event does so at their own risk and parents/carers will be asked to confirm their child is fit to participate. The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing will not accept any responsibility for any injury. 
• Principals & Teachers – Please ensure all teachers involved in preparing pupils for the competition, are fully aware of and understand the competition rules.
• By entering the competition, the competitor confirms they are eligible to enter.
• Upon submission of your application on your competitor’s behalf you are agreeing to the criteria set above and that you agree to adhere to Terms & Conditions. 

Cancellation policy

• We regret that no refunds are payable once tickets are purchased and payment received.
• However, in the event that the ISTD cancel the event, a full refund will be processed

Filming/Photography

• Use of personal recording equipment is NOT permitted for any live/online heat or live final.

Professional etiquette

• Please observe professional courtesy, if any teacher has concerns that need to be raised during the competition day, please email modern@istd.org
• The integrity of the teacher is relied upon to ensure that the behaviour and conduct of their competitors on the day of the heats and finals are professional and do not disturb the enjoyment of others and the smooth running of the event.