Battle of the Themes

Battle of the Themes is a fun category where each couple can go for a theme and dress up and dance accordingly. Either partner can be the lead or the follow and the lead may swap between either partner during the dance.

The theme can be inspired from a variety of sources such as a movie, story, clothing or idea. The aim is to dance well and be entertaining at the same time. Dancers can use props in their dance if the theme inspires them!

The sum of the levels of both dancers must be 7 or less, i.e. two Level 4 dancers cannot enter together.

🔀 Switch between Lead and Follow

You can switch roles between lead and follow while competing.

📋 Specific Judging Criteria

We're looking for fun and entertainment that goes with the chosen theme.

While this is still a dance competition, a couple that dances immaculately but without any theme will not make it past the heats! By incorporating a theme we expect to see a few 'spontaneous moments of creativity' aka mistakes that are consistent with a couple's theme.

We are trying a new approach to judging at Refresh 2025, please also refer to the section on judging criteria.

💡 Need some ideas?

Here are some photos from Refresh 2023.

Barbie & Ken

Dinosaurs and rugby players

French street performers

Age is just a number (20 in this case)

Star Wars!

Themed and matching clothing