SOLOS- NOVICE & OPEN SECTIONS

Where enough entries are received, we will split solos into the following sections.

  • Novice Sections are for competitors who have never placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any recognised eisteddfod or dance competition, in the style they wish to enter.

  • Open Section are for competitors who have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a recognised eisteddfod or dance competition, in the particular dance style they wish to enter.

  • NEW All Abilities Sections for performers living with additional needs- all ages combined

Please be aware if not enough entries are received to run sections, these sections will be combined

Time limit 3 minutes

Ages starting from 7/u - Open Age

AGE IS TAKEN FROM AGE OF COMPETITOR ON DEC 31, 2025. For example, if born ANYTIME in 2010, dancer competes in 15/u, whether born on January 1, or December 31.

  • JAZZ

  • HIP HOP

  • CONTEMPORARY

  • LYRICAL

  • TAP

  • SONG & DANCE

  • CLASSICAL BALLET- pointe shoes may only be worn for entrants 13/u and above

  • DEMI-CHARACTER - All competitors must be able to place and remove own props

  • BROADWAY JAZZ

  • ACRO DANCE


PRIZES

Trophies to all place getters
Certificate to Highly Commended

CHAMPIONSHIPS

(Time limit 3 mins per routine) Ages 12/u, 14/u, Open

JAZZ

To be eligible for entry to the jazz championship, student must be entered in a solo jazz section. Two jazz dances are required. 2nd routine can be hip hop or broadway jazz. Repeats of routines are allowed.

MODERN

To be eligible for entry to the modern championship, student must be entered in a solo contemporary or lyrical section. Two contemporary or lyrical dances are required (or one of each). Repeats of routines are allowed.

CLASSICAL

To be eligible for entry to the classical championship, student must be entered in a solo classical section. Two contrasting dances are required- one classical OR variation AND and one demi-character or contemporary/lyrical. Repeats of routines are allowed.

PRIZES

Trophies to all place getters
Certificate to Highly Commended

DUOS / TRIOS / QUARTETS

(Time limit 3 mins) Ages 10/u, 12/u, 14/u, Open

Age taken from eldest team member as of Dec 31, 2025

  • JAZZ

  • HIP HOP

  • LYRICAL

  • CONTEMPORARY

  • BALLET

  • TAP

  • BROADWAY JAZZ

  • ACRO DANCE


PRIZES

Medals to all place getters
Certificate to Highly Commended

DANCE STUDIO TROUPES

Time limit 5 mins
(Musical Theatre section can be 6 mins).

Ages groups offered- 6/u, 8/u, 10/u, 12/u, 14/u, 16/u, NEW 18/u & Open Age

Where enough entries are received, we may split troupe sections in small troupes (5-12 dancers) and large troupes (13 dancers and more). Please specify number of competitors on entry form.

Age limit for troupes is taken by the age of the eldest competitor on Jan 1, 2025

Open Age troupes minimum age requirement is 16yrs as of Jan 1, 2025

NEW IN 2025- NOVICE TROUPE DIVISIONS & ALL ABILITIES TROUPE DIVISIONS!!!

  • JAZZ

  • MUSICAL THEATRE (can be either song & dance OR a theatrical piece)

  • HIP HOP

PRIZES

Trophies to all place getters
Certificate to Highly Commended

PRIMARY & HIGH SCHOOL TROUPES

Age divisions- K-2, Yrs 3-4, Yrs 5-6, High School Yrs 7-9, High School Open Age

Where enough entries are received, we may split troupe sections in small troupes (5-12 dancers) and large troupes (13 dancers and more). Please specify number of competitors on entry form.

Age is taken from the oldest member of each team.

  • JAZZ

  • LYRICAL

  • CONTEMPORARY

  • MUSICAL THEATRE (can be either song & dance OR a theatrical piece)

  • HIP HOP

PRIZES

Trophies to all place getters
Certificate to Highly Commended