RELEVÉ
RELEVÉ
A FOUR day DANCE EVENT - CRITIQUE / COMPETITION / CELEBRATION
WELCOME TO RELEVÉ 2025
lET’S RECAP
If you were there last year you’ll know how fantastic the weekend was, it exceeded everyones expectations including our own. Here’s a glimpse of what we got up to.
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF RELEVÉ 2025. AS A DANCE AND PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITION HOSTED IN A PROFESSIONAL THEATRE, WE PROMISE A WEEKEND OF DANCE, THEATRICS, COMPETITION AND CELEBRATION TO HIGHLIGHT THE TALENT AND EXPERTISE OF THE COMPETITORS.
We are pleased to be returning to the prestigious:
Marketplace Theatre Armagh
THURS 20TH - SUN 23RD FEBRUARY 2025
Dancers from across the island will come together to compete, celebrate and grow in their art form.
Relevé is built upon 3 pillars…
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COMPETITION
Performers will be able to show off their incredible talents across a variety of styles. We will offer competition categories for solos, duets, trios and groups. Entrants will be assessed across ability, talent, individuality and technique.
Dancers will also have the exciting opportunities to take part in “EXECUTE” and our many workshops over the weekend.
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CELEBRATION
Anyone who enters the competition can sign up for a Relevé media packs captured by the award winning Bradley Shoots Dancers.
Media Packs will be available for presale ahead of the event, and on sale over the weekend and for the week after the competition. They are an excellent resource for any dancers portfolio or social channel. Packages coming soon!
We have some other exciting activites planned to really enhance the family friendly environment that Relevé promotes. We cannot wait to celebrate with you!
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CRITIQUE
A particularly special element of Relevé. We want our performers to have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business.
ALL PERFORMERS will be given real time critique/feedback on their routines at no extra cost.
What People Are Saying
“There’s no other competition that is run like youRs. the most organised, effective and professional comp there is. I loved it so much. Can’t wait till next year hope it comes in quick🫶🏻”
“relevé is what this country has been missing for dance competitons. thank-you for the best 3 days”
WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2025?
IN A NUTSHELL 2025 HOPES TO BRING:
BESPOKE DANCE APP ENABLING FASTER ACCESS TO MEDIA PACKS, LIVE SCHEDULE UPDATES, QUICK REGISTRATION AND SO MUCH MORE
DEDICATED MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCE SPACE WITH YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS. ALL DANCERS WILL COMPETE IN THE MAIN AUDITORIUM
AUDIO FEEDBACK FOR EVERY PERFORMER, INCLUDED IN THEIR ENTRY FEE
QUICK CHANGE AREA CLOSE TO THE STAGE
TAILORED WORKSHOPS FACILITATED BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
NEW MERCH AND MORE PRIZES
YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS
It goes without saying that we are already hosting from a top quality venue, using hand-picked professional judges, and that Relevé is professional, safe event that everyone has an incredible time at.
When the Relevé team reached out to our Dance Schools after last year, we were given some very useful, constructive feedback, which we have considered, taken on board and adapted to the best of our abilities. Our team are always learning and strive to do better every year, keeping our dancers our no.1 priority.
VENUE
I mean, what’s not to love? Feedback regarding venue choice was so positive, you all loved the theatre environment, we did too! Seeing your children’s name in lights shining on our bespoke LED Screen was a highlight for many.
JUDGING PANEL
These will be revealed soon…
BREATHING SPACE
The group performances at Relevé are nothing short of amazing. Groups competing in multiple genres meant for some super quick changes and breathless dancers and teachers. This year we have planned our “quick change” area close to the stage.
NEWCOMER CATEGORY
EVERYONE HAS TO START SOMEWHERE AND THAT CAN BE AT ANY AGE. WE WANT EVERYONE TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN RELEVÉ REGARDLESS IF THEY HAVE ONLY BEEN COMPETING FOR A FEW MONTHS. FEEDBACK FROM LAST YEARS PARTICIPANTS WAS THAT THE NEWCOMER SECTION WAS REALLY VALUABLE. MAY WE REMIND SCHOOLS TO PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN APPLYING TO THIS SECTION. THIS SECTION WILL BE FOR SOLOS ONLY AND WILL BE FOR PERFORMERS WHO ARE NEW TO COMPETING SOLO (WITHIN 12 MONTHS OR LESS) . NEWCOMERS FROM RELEVÉ 2024 MAY NOT ENTER AS NEWCOMERS IN 2025.
*PLEASE NOTE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE THIS CATEGORY WILL BE NUMBER DEPENDENT AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
WE BELIEVE SOME THINGS ARE THE ABSOLUTE EMBODIMENT OF THE PILLAR OF CELEBRATION THAT RELEVÉ STANDS FOR. WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF TWO EXCITING ASPECTS:
SONG AND DANCE / MUSIC THEATRE
WE WILL OFFER A SPECIFIC SONG AND DANCE SECTION SEPARATE TO THE OTHER STYLES PERFORMING ON EACH DAY. THIS WILL BE ACROSS ALL AGE GROUPS AND OPEN TO SOLOS, DUO’S, TRIO’S, SMALL AND LARGE GROUPS.
The older performers will have a headset mic, so that all of their hard work and talent can be seen AND heard! These were a big hit last year and really made the performers feel really professional. We urge these thespians, that the mic aspect of their performance be taken into account when designing the choreography as any damage to equipment will dampen proceedings. Younger performers and groups will use stage mics provided. Please note mics are not mandatory.
We hope this allows those triple threat performers to have a spotlight to really highlight their talents.
There is a limit to the number of entries we can ACCEPT for Relevé.
Although our deadline for entries is SUNDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2024, we strongly urge you to get your entries to Relevé as quickly as you can , to avoid disappointment.
venue / spectator tickets
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ACCOMMODATION info
WE ARE THRILLED TO BE RETURNING TO THE MARKETPLACE THEATRE, ARMAGH, OUR 2025 VENUE FOR RELEVÉ.
SPECTATOR TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE SOON. PARENTS AND LOVED ONES OF PERFORMERS WILL BE ABLE TO BUY DAY TICKETS FOR THE EVENT.
FULL PARKING AND VENUE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MARKETPLACE THEATRE WEBSITE.
ADDRESS:
THE MARKET PLACE THEATRE AND ARTS CENTRE
MARKET STREET
ARMAGH
CO. ARMAGH
BT61 7BW
TELEPHONE: 028 3752 1820
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
FOR THOSE WANTING TO STAY OVER FOR THE WEEKEND THERE ARE MULTIPLE HOTELS TO CHOOSE FROM. THE CLOSEST TO THE MARKETPLACE THEATRE BEING THE ARMAGH CITY HOTEL. AFTER A SURGE OF BOOKINGS LAST YEAR FOR OUR EVENT, THE CITY HOTEL HAVE VERY KINDLY ALLOCATED LIMITED ROOMS AT A DISCOUNT USING THE CODE “RELEVE”. CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY TO AVAIL OF THIS SAVING.
SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFO ON THE ABOVE PLEASE JUST GIVE US A SHOUT.
