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