Thursday

Thursday Night – The Spark That Starts It All

Expect the unexpected!
Dance until your feet start to protest, laugh until your cheeks ache, and dive into the first Dance Spotlights of the weekend as our DJs set the pace for the days ahead.

It’s light-hearted, a bit mischievous, and the perfect way to kick off your CBA adventure — one big party that says “We’re back in Blackpool!”

Friday

Friday – The Light and the Heart

Friday is when our community spirit shines brightest.
After a packed day of Dance Spotlights and social sessions, we gather for the evening’s highlight — the LDF Focus.

Join ambassadors old and new as Helen shares details of the LDF Extreme Challenge 2026 in memory of Steve Healy.
Then we light the LDF Candle of Remembrance, honouring the friends we miss while celebrating the love of dance that connects us all.

Bring tissues and your biggest smile — you’ll need both.

Saturday

Saturday – The Crystal Boot Awards & Show

Saturday is the big day.
More Dance Spotlights, a stage full of antics, and a dance floor that never rests — the perfect warm-up for the night ahead.

Then comes the transformation. Step into the glamour of the 1930s Silver Screen: gowns, tuxedos, pearls, boas, feathers, and hairdos sturdy enough to survive a Blackpool breeze.
If it glitters, shimmers, or oozes vintage Hollywood, it belongs at the CBAs on Saturday night.

And then…the magic unfolds.
The Crystal Boot Awards Show takes centre stage — a dazzling mix of world-class performances, surprise guests, and those coveted Boots.
It’s a night of sparkle, emotion, celebration — and dancing that goes on until the small hours.

Sunday

Sunday – The Grand Finale

Sunday keeps the dance floor buzzing with more Dance Spotlights, more laughter, and more moments to treasure. As evening falls, imagination takes over for the famous Costume Finale.
Be as creative, colourful, or outrageous as you dare — from Al Capone to Clark Gable, Tiller Girls to Shirley Temple, or even Bonnie and Clyde. The Norc becomes a stage for every kind of 1930s inspiration (plus a few surprises we never see coming).

When the lights fade and the final song plays, we leave with tired feet, full hearts, and memories that will outlast the Blackpool tides.