COVID SAFETY

 While we plan for World Dance Masters 2021, we will keep you informed on all measures that are being considered to ensure the event is safe for dancers, staff, and spectators. 

Our full safe guarding policy will be released in June. This page will be regularly updated as new information is released by the UK government, Blackpool Council, and the Winter Gardens.

 COVID Travel Information

 Event Safety Measures

Your Responsibilities at WDM

COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

UPDATED: 7th May 2021

From 17th May 2021, it will be possible to fly into England under certain conditions. As previously outlined, the UK government is moving to a 'traffic light' system with different levels of requirements.


Green Countries:

  • No quarantine will be required
  • You will need to take one PCR test before arriving in England
  • You will also need to book and pay for a second PCR test which must be taken before Day 2 - after you arrive in England. Many airlines are now offering discounting test booking, including the option to 'test on arrival' at Manchester Airport (Collinson Testing has a site at Manchester Airport. Using a BA Discount Code, the test currently costs £66). You can read more about these offers here: British Airways | EasyJet | RyanAir


Amber Countries:

  • You must quarantine at home or in the hotel you are staying for 10 days
  • You will also need to book and pay for a two PCR tests which must be taken on Day 2 and Day 8 - after you arrive in England
  • You may be able to end quarantine early if you pay for a private COVID-19 test through the ‘Test to Release’ scheme.


Red Countries:

  • You will have to quarantine for 10 full days in a managed quarantine hotel – the day of arrival in England counts as day 0.
  • You will need to take a PCR test before arriving in England.
  • You will also need to book a quarantine hotel package including 2 PCR tests


What if I am travelling within the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man?

You do not need to take a COVID-19 test or quarantine on arrival in England if you are travelling within the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, (the Common Travel Area), and you have not been outside of the Common Travel Area in the previous 10 days.


Watch List : The 'watch list' will be a list of countries, released by the UK government, that are due to move to another list, for instance Amber countries that will move to Green or Green that could move to Amber.

The first countries have now been released which includes a small list of countries on the 'green list' and many countries on the 'amber list'. The full list is available here.


We encourage you to sign up to the UK governments alert system for when new countries are added to the Green List. You can sign-up for that alert system here.


The list of countries on green, amber, and red lists will be reviewed every 3 weeks. We expect further updates on or around 7th June, 18th June, and 9th July.


All local COVID restrictions are still expected to be lifted by 21st June.

UK Government Website
  • Which countries are currently allowed to enter England?

    From 17th May, the following countries will be allowed into the UK without the need to quarantine: Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, and some smaller countries.


    From 17th May, most European countries, South Korea, and some other countries will be required to quarantine in a hotel or home for up to 10 days on arrival into the UK.


    South Africa is currently a 'red list' country and will continue to be from 17th May. Arrivals from South Africa will require a mandatory 10-day hotel quarantine.


    Changes to the lists will be released every three weeks. We expect updates on or before 28th May, 18th June, and 9th July. 


    You do not need to take a COVID test or quarantine on arrival in England if you are travelling within the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, (the Common Travel Area), and you have not been outside of the Common Travel Area in the previous 10 days.

  • What are the requirements for foreign traveller's entering the UK?

    That depends on which destination you are travelling from. Destinations will be categorised as red, amber, or green, with different quarantine and testing requirements.


    Green Countries - You will not need to self-isolate, and will only need one post-arrival PCR test.


    Amber Countries - People entering England from an amber country must quarantine for at least five days, and take a minimum of two post-arrival PCR tests..


    Red Countries - must stay in a quarantine hotel for 11 nights at a cost of £1,750.

  • My country is on the green list, what if it changes to the amber or red list before the event?

    Don't worry, we've got you covered! We will allow you to transfer your tickets to Worlds 2022.


    You should know whether this is change will happen by 9th July.

  • My country is currently on the amber or red list, but I want to wait to see if this changes. Can I keep my ticket?

    Yes! We would encourage you to hold out and wait to see if your country changes from its current list to the green list. We expect changes to be announced every 3 weeks (around 28th May, 18th June, and 9th July).


    If you can't attend due to your country still being on the amber or red list, we will transfer your ticket to Worlds 2022!

  • I already know I won't be able to attend Worlds 2021. Can I transfer my ticket now?

    If you already know you won't be able to attend Worlds 2021, then we have opened our transfer/refund window.


    You can apply to have your ticket transferred or opt for a refund through this webpage.


    This will be open until 30th May, after which transfers will continue to be available for those that can't attend due to travel restrictions or COVID illness.

COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

UPDATED: 7th May 2021

From 17th May 2021, it will be possible to fly into England under certain conditions. As previously outlined, the UK government is moving to a 'traffic light' system with different levels of requirements.


Green Countries:

  • No quarantine will be required
  • You will need to take one PCR test before arriving in England
  • You will also need to book and pay for a second PCR test which must be taken on Day 2 - after you arrive in England. We recommend using Qured for your Day 2 test - click here to book.


Amber Countries:

  • You must quarantine at home or in the hotel you are staying for 10 days
  • You will also need to book and pay for a two PCR tests which must be taken on Day 2 and Day 8 - after you arrive in England
  • You may be able to end quarantine early if you pay for a private COVID-19 test through the ‘Test to Release’ scheme.


Red Countries:

  • You will have to quarantine for 10 full days in a managed quarantine hotel – the day of arrival in England counts as day 0.
  • You will need to take a PCR test before arriving in England.
  • You will also need to book a quarantine hotel package including 2 PCR tests


What if I am travelling within the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man?


You do not need to take a COVID-19 test or quarantine on arrival in England if you are travelling within the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, (the Common Travel Area), and you have not been outside of the Common Travel Area in the previous 10 days.


Watch List : The 'watch list' will be a list of countries, released by the UK government, that are due to move to another list, for instance Amber countries that will move to Green or Green that could move to Amber.


The first countries have now been released which includes a small list of countries on the 'green list' and many countries on the 'amber list'. The full list is available here.


We encourage you to sign up to the UK governments alert system for when new countries are added to the Green List. You can sign-up for that alert system here.


The list of countries on green, amber, and red lists will be reviewed every 3 weeks. We expect further updates on or around 28th May, 18th June, and 9th July.


All local COVID restrictions are still expected to be lifted by 21st June

UK Government Website

EVENT SAFETY MEASURES

The Winter Gardens venue has been designated 'Good to Go', the industry standard issued by Visit England that confirms a venue has COVID-safe policies in place.


Exact COVID-safe measures that will be in place during World Dance Masters 2021 will be released in June. Until then, here's an idea of what it could look like based on the current COVID-safe measures at the Winter Gardens:

 

  • Cashless venue. You can only pay by debit/credit card and contactless payment.
  • One-way system. There is a specific route through the venue using a one-way system.
  • Sanitary stations. There are multiple hand sanitising stations across the venue.
  • Frequent thorough cleaning. The venue is thoroughly cleaned regularly by venue staff.
  • Temperature checks and face coverings. Temperature checks may be taken on arrival and face covering are currently mandatory while entering and travelling through public areas of the venue. 

EVENT SAFETY MEASURES

The Winter Gardens venue has been designated 'Good to Go', the industry standard issued by Visit England that confirms a venue has COVID-safe policies in place.


Exact COVID-safe measures that will be in place during World Dance Masters 2021 will be released in June. Until then, here's an idea of what it could look like based on the current COVID-safe measures at the Winter Gardens:

 

  • Cashless venue. You can only pay by debit/credit card and contactless payment.
  • One-way system. There is a specific route through the venue using a one-way system.
  • Sanitary stations. There are multiple hand sanitising stations across the venue.
  • Frequent thorough cleaning. The venue is thoroughly cleaned regularly by venue staff.
  • Temperature checks and face coverings. Temperature checks may be taken on arrival and face covering are currently mandatory while entering and travelling through public areas of the venue. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

We will all have our role to play in making World Dance Masters 2021 a safe event for our fellow dancers and friends. It is each and everyone's responsibility to make sure we are protecting others through some simple measures we'll be asking you to follow.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

We will all have our role to play in making World Dance Masters 2021 a safe event for our fellow dancers and friends. It is each and everyone's responsibility to make sure we are protecting others through some simple measures we'll be asking you to follow.

1. If you have symptoms, do not travel

If you are displaying any symptoms prior to the event, do not travel. If you develop symptoms while in Blackpool, do not come to the venue. Find the nearest COVID testing centre and follow the government guidance on testing.


We will update this section closer to the time with information on nearest testing centre to the Winter Gardens and additional government guidelines.

2. Keep your distance and sanitise often

While at the event, keep a safe distance while queuing and travelling through public areas. We expect to need to keep at least a 1m distance between tables and chairs. Please do not move chairs to other tables.


Keep hand sanitiser with you at all times and use it often, especially after touching items in communal areas.

3. Wear a face covering in public areas

We expect face coverings to still be required at some level during World Dance Masters, so make sure you are comfortable wearing a mask throughout public areas.


If you are exempt from wearing a mask, please ensure you wear a designated lanyard supplied by World Dance Masters (applications for which will open in June).