Gala Tickets

Saturday 12 September | 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Stanley Arts Centre, 12 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AB.
(five minute walk from Norwood Junction station, which has fast services to London Bridge, East & West Croydon, and direct trains to Victoria).

Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, music and ballroom skating at the beautiful Stanley Arts Centre.

Your Gala ticket includes:

• Entry to the Ballroom Skating Gala

• A complimentary Prosecco or non-alcoholic welcome drink

• A London Ballroom Skating branded Champagne flute to take home

• An evening of social ballroom skating with specially curated music (DJ tbc)

• The opportunity to meet and dance with our special guest, Leo White from Stl Louis, USA

Ballroom Competition

The Ballroom Competition is included free with your Gala ticket.

If you would like to take part, simply Tick the Enter Competition button when purchasing your ticket. Entry is optional, and the competition is open to all eligible skaters. Please read the competition criteria before entering.

We look forward to welcoming you for a truly special evening of skating, friendship and celebration.

Competition criteria:

As part of our Ballroom Skating Gala, we're inviting skaters to take to the floor for a friendly competition celebrating the elegance, flow and artistry of ballroom skating.

This is not a formal championship—it's an opportunity to showcase your style, enjoy the atmosphere of the Gala, and celebrate the unique tradition of ballroom skating alongside fellow skaters. Winners will receive a small prize, but above all, this competition is about sharing the dance.

Who Can Enter?

• Must be 18+

• Competition entry is free to Gala ticket holders.

• Competitors must enter as a pair.

• Contestants must be on skates throughout the performance.

Competition Format

Each pair will perform for approximately 3 minutes.

To recreate the social atmosphere of traditional ballroom skating, three pairs will skate on the floor at the same time. This means competitors will need to demonstrate floor awareness and share the space with other couples.

As multiple pairs will be skating together, competitors cannot perform to an individual song. However, each pair may submit up to two song suggestions, which will be added to the competition playlist.

Judging Criteria

The competition will be judged by Leo White and Nikki & Andrew. Judges will be looking for three key elements:

Foundation Moves
The foundation of ballroom skating is the U-Formation—the flowing pattern that allows partners to transition smoothly from left to right while navigating the floor together. The U-Formation provides the structure of the dance, demonstrating control, partnership and synchronisation.

Flow
Judges will be looking for effortless movement, smooth edge work and seamless transitions. Strong ballroom skating isn't about speed—it's about maintaining rhythm, control and harmony throughout the performance.

Creativity
Outside the U-Formation, skaters have the freedom to express their own style and personality. Creative sections should complement the music before returning naturally into the structured flow of the U-Formation.

A Celebration of Ballroom Skating

This competition is designed to celebrate the traditions of ballroom skating while encouraging creativity and enjoyment. Whether you're entering to challenge yourselves, showcase your partnership, or simply be part of a memorable evening, we look forward to seeing you on the floor.

The judges' decision is final.

Competition entry deadline 4th September 2026.

Terms

• Tickets are non-refundable except where required by law or if the event is cancelled.

• Photography and filming will take place. Attendance constitutes consent to being photographed or filmed for promotional purposes.

• Venue Terms & Conditions (Stanley Arts) apply in addition to London Ballroom Skating's terms. Where there is any conflict, the venue's health and safety requirements take precedence.

• This is a strictly adults-only (18+) event. Anyone under the age of 18 will not be admitted.

• Good vibes only!