Dorset schools and colleges are being invited to register for Dance Live! 2023, the popular annual dance contest.

Registration for the heats and finals, which take place between February and May 2023, will close at 5pm on Monday, September 26.

Embracing the ever-evolving digital world and how this is changing the face of modern performance, Dance Live! sees pupils in KS2-4 and further education perform choreographed routines to the backdrop of a giant LED screen and the development of off-stage technical skills.

Now in its fourth year, Dance Live! has expanded from its beginnings at Portsmouth Guildhall to also offer heats in 2023 in Poole, Guildford, High Wycombe and Eastbourne, with a separate contest for the north of England taking place in Sheffield.

More than 125 schools and over 6,000 pupils have already registered for the 2023 competition.

More than just a dance competition, Dance Live! focuses on raising aspirations and developing skills to support career paths into the creative industries, delivering a range of supportive workshop opportunities that encourage all, not just dancers, to get involved.

More information for schools and colleges and an introduction video can be found at the dedicated Dance Live! website.

The registration forms for each region can be accessed here at https://dancelive.co.uk/locations/