The official ID system of That's Showbiz, the UK's national group dance competition.
Visit That's Showbiz8,000+
Performers
378+
Schools supported
200+
Events managed
Why events use iDDEntity
Dance iDDEntity was created by Dance Design Events, who have run live dance events for over a decade, including That's Showbiz. It started as a way to keep registration safe and fair, and it's now used at every one of our events.
No one in the wrong age section
Each dancer's date of birth is checked against an official document before their card is printed, so competitions stay fair.
Child performance rules, covered
Schools and organisers have a legal duty to follow child licensing rules. Verified details make that straightforward.
Only the right people backstage
Dancers, chaperones and teachers need approved backstage access. Parents come in with an event ticket. Only people authorised for backstage can get there.
Checked once, valid for two years
Families don't repeat the same paperwork at every event, and schools don't have to chase it.
Council requirements, met
Helps schools and organisers meet local authority safeguarding standards and council requirements.
At the door
We can see who's coming in and who's been approved, so only people approved for the event get in.
Green
Valid card, entered for this event.
Amber
Valid card, not entered for this event.
Red
Card has expired.
Who it's for
Parents and dancers
- One quick check, valid for two years
- Card posted to your dance school
- Your details used only to verify identity and keep children safe
Dance schools
- Less paperwork for principals and teachers
- See your registered dancers in the That's Showbiz portal
- Ages verified before event day
Event organisers
- Supports safeguarding and child licensing
- Fast, consistent check-in at the door
- Available to officially iDDEntity-licensed events
What happens to your data
We ask only for what we need to verify a dancer and keep them safe, and we don't keep it longer than we need to.
- 1
You order
You share the dancer's name, date of birth, photo and one ID document. Nothing more than we need.
- 2
We verify
Our team checks the name and date of birth against the document.
- 3
Card is posted
The card is printed and sent to the dance school. Your school sees the name, date of birth, photo and expiry only.
- 4
Card expires
Cards last two years from issue.
- 5
Sensitive details deleted
One year after the card expires, ID documents, medical details and contact details are deleted automatically.
You can ask us to delete your information at any time. Payments are handled by Stripe, so we never see card details. Read our privacy policy
Common questions
Why does my child need a card?+
Events need to confirm every performer's age and identity for fair age sections, child licensing rules and safeguarding. The card does this once, instead of checking paperwork at every event.
Is my child's information safe?+
We only use ID documents to verify name and date of birth. Your dance school never sees documents or medical details, and payments are handled by Stripe, so we never see your card details.
How long do you keep sensitive information?+
ID documents, medical details and contact details are deleted automatically one year after a card expires. Only the name, date of birth and photo are kept, so a returning dancer can be recognised. You can ask us to delete everything sooner.
How long does a card last?+
Two years from issue.
Where is the card sent?+
Cards are posted in a batch to your dance school, for your teachers to hand out. If you've been told otherwise, please contact our team.
Do chaperones, teachers and parents have cards?+
Cards are for dancers. Chaperones and teachers also have cards, but they need to be approved for backstage access. Parents come in with an event ticket or approved event access.
How do I ask for my data to be deleted?+
Email Team@iDDEntity.co.uk or info@dancedesign-events.co.uk and we'll remove it.
Don't see your school?
Send a request to add it, and our team will review and approve it.
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