Dance competitions in New South Wales are highly anticipated events that showcase the talents of both amateur and professional dancers from all over the state. From classical ballet to contemporary dance, these competitions provide a platform for dancers to express themselves and demonstrate their passion for the art.

2026 NSW Dance Competitions

CompetitionLocationDates
Get the BeatSydney30 January – 1 February 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now – solos and workshopWagga6 – 8 February 2026
Adrenaline Dance Comp – solosEngadine6 – 8 February 2026
Live to DanceNewcastle12 – 15 February 2026
Get the BeatTweed Heads20 – 22 February 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now – solosWoonona28 February – 1 March 2026
Get the BeatSydney6 – 8 March 2026
Live to DanceSwansea14 -16 March 2026
Talent TribeSydney7 – 12 April 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now – solos and workshopEngadine9 – 13 April 2026
Shine Bright Dance ChallengeTuggerah11 – 19 April 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now -solosUlladulla17 – 19 April 2026
Starlight Festival of DanceCamden8 – 10 May 2026
Armidale EistedfoddArmidale13 May – 14 June 2026
Adrenaline Dance Comp – solosCasula15 – 17 May 2026
Dance Escape – troupesBangor16 May 2026
Live to DanceCentral Coast16 – 17 May 2026
DanceLife UniteSydney22 – 24 May 2026
Carnival Dance ChallengeWollongong23 – 24 May 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now Rooty Hill30 – 31 May 2026
Adrenaline Dance Comp – troupesSydney30 – 31 May 2026
Live to DanceTaree30 – 31 May 2026
Beyond the EncoreEngadine5 – 6 June 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now – solosNowra12 – 13 June 2026
Live to DanceSydney13 – 14 June 2026
DanceLife UniteCentral Coast12 – 14 June 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now – troupesInaburra3 – 4 July 2026
Live to DanceForster4 – 5. July 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now – troupesEngadine11 – 12 July 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now – troupesPenrith16 – 19 July 2026
Carnival Dance ChallengeMittagong18 – 19 July 2026
Get the BeatSydney31 July – 2 August 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now – troupesRooty Hill1 – 2 August 2026
Get the Beat – groupsSydney14 – 16 August 2026
Hollywood BoundSydney14 – 16 August 2026
Live to DanceSydney15 – 16 August 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now – troupesWagga21 – 23 August 2026
Adrenaline Dance Comp – troupesSydney21 – 23 August 2026
DanceLife UniteSydney28 – 30 August 2026
Live to DanceWaratah5 – 6 September 2026
Adrenaline Dance Comp – solosWollongong11 – 13 September 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now – solosEngadine12 September 2026
DanceLife UniteSydney12 – 13 September 2026
Carnival Dance ChallengeUlladulla18 – 19 September 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now – solos and troupesUlladulla25 – 30 September 2026
Live to DanceSwansea26 September – 2 October
DanceLife Unite – troupe finalsTBC8 – 10 October 2026
Live to DanceMudgee17 – 18 October 2026
Hollywood BoundSydney23 – 25 October 2026
Dance Escape – troupesBangor24 October 2026
Adrenaline Dance Comp – finalsSydney27 October – 1 November 2026
Everybody Sing and Dance Now – troupesIllawarra14 – 15 November 2026
Live to DanceVarious TBC
Shire Dance FestivalHurtsvilleTBC
Sydney EisteddfodVariousTBC
Time to ShineVariousTBC
* Dates and links are correct at time of publishing, we are not responsible for any changes by the organisers.

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Dance competition in New South Wales