A dance competition is set to return to Bangor in November.
The Gwobrau Dawns Cymru/Wales Dance Awards will be held at Pontio, Bangor, on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
The event is organised by Ceri Bostock and Chloe Ellis of Byd Bach CIC, with the support of Bangor City Council, in partnership with Pontio.
They aim to celebrate the dance talent of young people from across the region.
This year, the awards will see the introduction of a Musical Theatre section, a dedicated Solos category (already fully booked), and participation from Liverpool dance schools.
Local talents will shine with Performing Arts students from Coleg Menai opening the Musical Theatre section.
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Ahead of the event, organiser Ceri Bostock said: "The response to the first Gwobrau Dawns Cymru was phenomenal, and we are thrilled to see it grow so quickly.
"This year we’re bringing even more opportunities for dancers to showcase their creativity, and we can’t wait to welcome talent from across North Wales and further afield."
Dr Martin Hanks, city director of Bangor, added: "It’s fantastic to see Bangor hosting such a dynamic celebration of creativity and talent.
"Events like Gwobrau Dawns Cymru not only provide young people with a platform to shine, but also bring communities together and showcase our city as a hub for culture and the arts."
The competition will have a variety of styles, including street, hip hop, disco, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and open categories.
Every participant will receive a medal, recognising achievement at all levels.
While the Solos section is full, limited places remain in other categories.
Dance schools and groups are encouraged to get in touch via bydbachcic@hotmail.com.
Looking ahead, the next competition date has already been set for Sunday, April 19, 2026, once again at Pontio, Bangor.
Any businesses interested in supporting the event can email bydbachcic@hotmail.com to request a sponsorship package.
The aim is to continue celebrating and encouraging dance talent across North Wales and beyond.
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