CYD? Super Convention 2025 Event Information

ECL & ACC Liverpool - Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October 2025

CYD? 2025 Super Convention Event Info

We're looking forward to welcoming you to the CYD? Super Convention! Please make sure you read all of the important information below. CLICK HERE FOR THE EVENT GUIDE.

The Venue

The CYD? Super Convention is being held at the ECL & ACC Liverpool. The main part to the event will be in the Exhibition Centre but there will also be classes held in The ACC. When you arrive please make your way to the Exhibition Centre Entrance (not The ACC entrance) next to the Pullman Hotel.  Please see this link for directions to the venue: https://www.exhibitioncentreliverpool.com/visiting-us/getting-here

For sat nav please use: Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, L3 4BX

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Parking

There is parking at the ECL and also at The ACC which is nearby, please see this page for information on parking and costs: 

https://www.exhibitioncentreliverpool.com/visiting-us/getting-here/

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Opening times

Saturday - Entrance doors will open at 8:00am with the show doors opening at 9:00am

Sunday - Entrance doors will open at 8:00am with the show doors opening at 8:30am 

Please note, random bag checks will be taking place upon arrival therefore we are opening entrance doors early to allow for security accreditation to take place. We strongly advise arriving as early as possible to enable your bags to be checked and to avoid any potential delays.

The day will run from 9:00am to approx. 9:30pm on Saturday, and 8:30am to approx. 7:30pm on Sunday. 

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Wristbands

If you have already received your wristband please wear it prior to arriving. If you have an E-ticket (pdf), please bring your booking confirmation email to the entrance to receive your wristband. 

This wristband should be worn throughout the entire day or weekend.

Everyone attending the event must have an Entry Wristband which needs to be kept on at all times and if you have weekend wristbands, they have to be worn for the whole 2 days. Lost, misplaced or forgotten tickets WILL NOT be re issued and a new entrance band will need to be purchased. Please do not remove any wristbands for performances. Entry tickets can be bought on the day but we advise doing this online as the price to buy at the event will be more.  Please purchase here:

https://canyoudancesuperconvention.seetickets.com/tour/can-you-dance-super-convention

Class tickets are all digital and will have been sent via email from SEE Tickets. Dancers will need to have their E-ticket scanned to gain entry into the masterclass. We are unable to issue replacement class tickets at the event so please do not forget to bring these as dancers will be unable to get into class without them.

We advise these are printed or you take a screen shot in case the wi-fi signal at the venue is poor.

If you can’t find your tickets, you can get them re sent on the link below. From here you can also update address/email address, resend confirmation email, download PDF e-ticket, add tickets onto an existing booking, access Live Chat & send an email to the Customer Service team.

https://canyoudance.seetickets.com/customerservice

Additional classes can be purchased right up to the event and also on the day on the link below:

https://canyoudancesuperconvention.seetickets.com/workshops/can-you-dance-classes-super-convention

Please note: Whilst entry tickets allow access to watch all classes and showcases, admittance into these areas will be based on a first come, first served basis.

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Bags

Bags will need to be kept with you at all times, unattended items may be removed. Please note you can leave items in the secure cloakroom.

You will not be allowed to leave bags in the main stage seating area and can only sit in these seats if watching a performance, unattended bags will be removed by the ECL Staff. (There can be NO seat saving).

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What to wear

Please wear suitable clothing for the Masterclasses. Trainers are fine for commercial and jazz, as certain areas of the venue are carpeted contemporary may require socks or soft-soled dance shoes. Don’t forget to bring tap & ballet shoes also if required.

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Catering

There will be food and drinks available within the exhibition and also on the concourse area.

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Exhibition

We have lots of exhibitors joining us including some of Europe’s leading performing arts colleges, global dance brands and many more! As well as all the stands we have the following zones:

Centre Stage - Sponsored by Mogu Mogu. Positioned at the heart of the exhibition... The 360 CYD? Centre stage! Featuring performances, masterclasses, fashion shows, competitions and talks!

Acro Zone - Come along to the Acro Zone and use AcroPAD equipment, get help and advise from AcroPAD Instructors and practice as much as you like on all open sessions and classes. AcroPAD Athletes will be around all weekend for photo opportunities too!

Circus Zone - The Circus Experience with Showtime Circus will allow you to have all of the fun of the circus, from aerial hoop and silks, to walking globe and juggling and everything in between! Tickets can be purchased from SEE Tickets.

Social Media Zone - Join in the fun in our amazing media zone and grab that instagram worthy shot!

CYD? Merchandise - At this year’s convention we will be selling limited edition CYD? T-shirts & Hoodies!

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College Performances

Colleges will be performing on the Main Stage throughout the two days at 1:00pm, and on the Centre Stage at 3:00pm. Please see the event guide for the full timetable. Make sure you go and watch!

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Regional Finals

The Junior Final is taking place on the Saturday evening at 7:15pm until 9:15pm & the Senior Final is taking place on the Sunday at 5:15pm unit 7:15pm. Once the competition begins you will not be allowed back into the exhibition or other areas so please make sure you take everything with you before the show begins.

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Please note – photos and videos will be taken at the event. If you do not wish to appear on these, please tell a member of staff.

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We hope you enjoy your weekend with us! 

Matt, Tom and The CYD? Team 

Timetables and running orders will be issued alongside the online Event Guide – coming soon! 

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