About
The University of Plymouth Dance Club (UPDC) offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Heels. Recreational classes run weekly during term time, catering to both beginner and intermediate dancers. For more advanced dancers, there is the opportunity to join our squads that compete in inter-university competitions.
Showcases
UPDC runs 2 showcases each year, at Christmas and Easter, to give our dancers the chance to perform pieces learnt in weekly classes, as well as solos and groups. Our squads also showcase their competition routines at the Easter event. Both evenings are a chance to raise money for our chosen charity – through ticket sales and raffles!
Competition Team
During semester 2 we travel to inter-university competitions across the country with our squads. We compete in the intermediate categories in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, plus wildcard. We have 2 new squads coming for 2025/26 which is commercial and heels. In 2024/25 we attended Go Hard or Go Home at Nottingham, Gloucester and Portsmouth University dance competitions. We won 26 trophies overall !!
2025 results:
GHGH |
Portsmouth
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Gloucester |
1st Wildcard |
3rd Wildcard
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Best Choreo (Wildcard) |
Best Inter Choreo (Wildcard) |
3rd Contemporary
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Dancers Choice Award (Wildcard) |
3rd Best Costume (Contemporary) |
3rd Comp Duet
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2nd Wildcard |
1st Tap
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2nd Comp Trio |
2nd Comp Duet |
1st Ballet
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3rd Tap |
2nd Jazz |
1st Team Spirit
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2nd Ballet |
3rd Comp Trio |
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2nd Comp Solo
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3rd Tap |
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'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' Award to Mariko Shiel |
1st Comp Solo
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3rd Ballet
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'Best Overall Performer' Award to Evie Mason
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1st Team Spirit
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Best Overall University
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We’d love to continue our trend of trophies this year, and so are asking for a full commitment to the squads if you wish to join. Auditions are held at the start of semester 1. There are different fees associated with the number of squads you are in (maximum 4).
Our Wildcard Squad performing their first-place routine at the GHGH competition.
Competition Squad at Gloucester University Dance Competition 2025.
Important Dates!
Competition Dates:
Portsmouth Dance Competition: TBC
Go Hard or Go Home Dance Competition: TBC
Gloucester Dance Competition: TBC
Christmas Showcase
Date: TBC
UPDC Theme:
Easter Showcase
DATE: TBC
UPDC Theme:
Keep an eye on our socials for updates and more information!!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING ALL NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS THIS SEPTEMBER!
Check us out on our social media platforms:
Instagram: @uniofplym_dance
Facebook Group: UPDC Members 2025/26
Twitter: Plymouth Uni Dance (@plymunidance) / Twitter
TikTok: @plymuni_dance
Youtube: University of Plymouth Dance Club - YouTube
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