2026 Australian Dance Week
What's not to love about Australian Dance Week?! And we are certainly loving our 2026 Australian Dance Week design by Rebecca Worth!
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We are busy working away putting together the 2026 calendar of events. Did you know that Ausdance ACT hosts the biggest Australian Dance Week in the country?
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Stay tuned for our calendar release early next week. To receive it first join our mailing list by subscribing at the bottom of this page.
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Dance with Victorian State Ballet!
Ausdance ACT is delighted to host two Masterclasses with Victorian State Ballet's Michael Scott-Kahans and Grace Kefford during the Canberra Theatre Centre season of ALADDIN.
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The workshops (junior and senior) will consist of classical ballet barre and centre work. There will be a short Q&A session and photo opportunities at the end of the workshops.
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Friday 24th April - on stage of The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre
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Dance Artists in Schools - 2026 bookings are now open!
Ausdance ACT's Dance Artists in Schools is a unique program which helps teachers and students expand their passion and experience in dance with the support of professional dance artists.
The joyful, challenging and exciting sessions and workshops provide both teachers and students the opportunity to experience personal and artistic development.​
Child Safe Dance® Practices
Ausdance National Factsheet
Dance is a powerful space for self-expression, creativity, and growth. With more than 150,000 children participating in dance each week in Australia, organisations and businesses who work with children have a clear responsibility to protect their physical, emotional, and cultural wellbeing.
This factsheet providves national, cross-jurisdictional guidance to help dance organisations, schools and studios meet their obligations and embed child safety into every aspect of their practice. It was authored and approved in June 2025 by the Ausdance national network and is now on the Creative Workplaces website who support fair, safe and respectful workplaces for artists, arts workers and arts organisations in Australia.
New Insurance Offer for Ausdance Members
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Ausdance members now have access to a new, tailored insurance program designed specifically for the dance sector.
We’ve partnered with Austbrokers Countrywide to offer an insurance option that truly understands the unique needs of dance. From classes, workshops and competitions to productions and community events, this program has been benchmarked against industry peers and offers market-leading value.
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Here’s what the new insurance offer includes:
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Exclusive pricing and benefits on insurance premiums
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A dedicated account manager (a real person, not a call centre) and claims team to support you
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Access to molestation cover that is normally unaffordable
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Flexibility to review your requirements regularly so you always get the best protection
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Free access to Member Advantage, a rewards platform to help with everyday cost-of-living savings
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What's On - Waltzing with the Matildas ZEST: Dance for Wellbeing at NPG
To celebrate Upstageing Canberra at NPG, ZEST: Dance for Wellbeing offers you WALTZING WITH THE MATILDAS – a free taster class, inspired by the stunning moving image portrait of THE MATILDAS.
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ZEST: Dance for Wellbeing offers movement classes designed for adults who want to keep their body and brain active and healthy, regardless of their mobility, skill or age. Class starts sitting on a chair, with options to stand and travel. No previous dance experience or dance partner is necessary.
Thursday 26th March from 10:30am
National Portrait Gallery King Edward Terrace Parkes
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Photos: Image with courtesy of @thestellarcompany O&J Wikner Photography, Dancers performing Callum Mooney’s equilibrium Photo Chih-Tsung YEH, Fabulous Fan Dancing Workshop with Jazida, 2024 Australian Dance Week Photo Canberra Streets.
Order your 2025 Youth Dance Festival 'Life on Mars' video!
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Use the link below to purchase a full-length high-quality recording of each night's show provided by Cowboy Hat Films.​
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Note: to stream your video you will need to log in to the website using the same email and password used to make your purchase.
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