About the Crystal Boot Awards
In 1996, Linedancer Magazine kicked off a game-changing tradition with the first-ever Line Dance Awards, lighting a spark that’s grown into something extraordinary. Just one year later, the Crystal Boot Awards made its debut in Blackpool, and ever since, it’s been a celebration like no other—a true showcase of the best talent that the global line dance community has to offer.
Fast forward to 2022, and the Crystal Boot Awards took on a whole new life, evolving into a not-for-profit event with a mission: to benefit the Line Dance Foundation (LDF). The LDF is an international registered charity that’s all about giving back to the professional and semi-professional line dance community, offering crucial support whenever it’s needed.
Ask anyone who’s attended the Crystal Boot Awards, and they’ll tell you the magic starts the moment you walk into Blackpool’s iconic Norbreck Castle. From that point on, it’s a whirlwind of excitement that lasts the entire weekend! Picture this: non-stop dancing, workshops with top instructors, thrilling entertainment, and, of course, the show-stopping Gala Dinner and Awards Show. It’s your chance to share the dance floor with your favorite line dance celebrities and be part of something unforgettable.
One question that comes up time and time again—why the Norbreck Castle? The answer is simple: it’s all about space! The massive event room can host up to 1,000 guests, with plenty of room to dance, dine, and enjoy the full spectacle. It’s the perfect fit for the enormous stage, the dazzling production, and the countless memories that unfold.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming weekends:
- 29th Crystal Boot Awards: 31st January 2025 – 3rd February 2025 | Theme: Nursery Rhymes
- 30th Crystal Boot Awards: 30th January 2026 – 2nd February 2026 | Theme: To Be Confirmed
Whether you’re there for the dance, the friendships, or the unforgettable moments, the Crystal Boot Awards is the event of a lifetime, year after year!
Friday
Friday is where everyone gets checked in and when all you can hear is excited chatter and laughs as old friends meet up some only see each other once a year at the CBA and dancers feverishly consult the programmes to see what's in store for them. Up until then, apart from the main theme which changes year on year, everything is a well guarded secret. In the evening there is a big social party, and LDF new dance and update and also a few guest surprises.
Saturday
Saturday day is full of workshops with the biggest Line dance names teach and showcase their immense talents to the grateful crowd. And Saturday night is the BIG award show, with acts that could easily be part of a West End review and glittering awards. It is an evening of glamour, surprises and fun.
Sunday
Sunday day is also packed with workshops and dancing, Sunday evening is also a lot of fun with dressing up to the events theme at the heart of it. In the past few years we have had people coming as rollercoasters, cars and buildings to name but a few. An awesome sight. Doors close on Sunday night very very late with the last few exhausted dancers dragging sore feet back to their beds but ready for the next CBA, their heads and hearts full of memories.