East Durham College
Welcome back to East Durham College, a top-tier venue located in the vibrant North East! After a five-year hiatus, On the Beat is thrilled to return to this dynamic region, hosting our street dance competitions at the college’s expansive sports centre. Known for some of the best sports facilities in the North East, East Durham College offers a spacious and modern venue perfect for high-energy events.
The sports centre provides ample room ensuring every attendee enjoys the dynamic atmosphere. Additionally, the convenience of free parking makes it easy for participants and spectators alike to join us for a day of excitement and entertainment.
Join us at East Durham College for a spectacular showcase of talent and passion as we celebrate our return to the North East with an unforgettable street dance competition!
Directions & Car Parking
Parking: The venue has a large free onsite car park.
Venue POstcode- SR8 2RN
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
Assembly Point
The Fire Assembly point is on the grassed area at the top of the bank in front of the main building.
Leave via the fire exit doors on the first alarm. Do not attempt to re-enter the venue unless instructed by the on-site staff or the attending fire officers. No access will be permitted until the Duty Manager or the attending officers give full site safety clearance.
If you are a responsible adult accompanying an event participant and it is safe to do so, please try to locate your dance school lead person at the assembly point to let them know that you have safely evacuated the building.
Changing Facilities
Dancers are strictly not permitted to change in the ballroom or the corridors unless they are wearing a base layer (leotard, shorts, or crop top). If anyone needs to change during their time with us, both male and female changing rooms will be clearly signposted in the Ballroom. Dancers of school age or younger must be accompanied by an adult or a chaperone while changing. Please ask a member of the OTB team if you are unsure where these are located.
Changing facilities are available and signposted at the back of the hall. For safeguarding reasons, participants up to school-leaving age must be accompanied by a responsible adult into the changing area. It is strictly prohibited to take photos or videos in this area. Changing in public areas is not permitted at our events and our staff will monitor this throughout the day.
First Aid
Should anyone require medical assistance at any time during their visit, please alert any of our staff or venue staff. There will be multiple first aiders available throughout the event.
Food & Drink Policy
The venue allows people to bring their own packed lunches inside. Hot takeaway food is not permitted to be brought inside unless it has been purchased inside the venue.
There is a selection of hot and cold food & drinks available at the venue.