Central Coast · New South WalesNSW · 2027
Classical. Contemporary. Signature. A multi-day classical ballet and contemporary solo competition and festival for young dancers.
Classes, private coaching and performance, where poise matters as much as the steps.
- For
- Soloists Aged 10 to 18
- Styles
- Classical Ballet and Contemporary
- Where
- Central Coast, NSW
- When
- 2027
The Festival
More Than a Competition
Signature Dance Festival brings young soloists together to learn by day and perform by night.
Across a multi-day festival, dancers take ballet and contemporary classes, receive one-on-one coaching on their own solos, and perform on stage at our selected venue. It is a festival built around the dancer's growth, not only the result.
It is open to soloists aged 10 to 18, in two age groups: 10 to 14 years and 15 to 18 years.
Classes
In the Studio
Ballet and contemporary classes that stretch technique and artistry.
Private Coaching
One on One
Individual coaching on each dancer's own solo work.
Performance
On the Stage
Two solos for every dancer, one classical and one contemporary, performed at our selected venue before an adjudication panel.
The Experience
From Gala Evening to Final Bow
The Opening
A Gala Evening
The festival opens with a gala evening for the dancers.
The Photo Experience
A Professional Shoot
Every dancer takes part in a professional photo shoot.
The Finale
An Awards Night
The festival closes with the presentation and awards night.
The Signature Difference
The entire experience is your performance.
At Signature, how a dancer carries themselves counts. Poise, etiquette and professionalism are part of the festival from the moment they arrive: in class, in the wings and on stage.
Dancers are assessed across the whole festival: on stage, in class, in their coaching, and in their etiquette and poise. Our directors never judge.
All-Inclusive for the Dancer
One Registration Fee. Everything Included.
One dancer registration fee covers:
- Your entries
- Your performances at our selected venue
- Your ballet and contemporary classes
- Your one-on-one coaching for your solos
- The gala evening
- Your professional photo experience
It includes all of your media:
- The videos of your evening performances
- The photos of your evening performances
- Any photos or video captured in your classes
It is an all-inclusive package for the dancer. Audience tickets are separate.
For Families
An Occasion for the Whole Family
Parents are part of the festival, not left waiting outside. Signature is designed as an experience to share, from the first class to the final curtain.
Parents have an evening of their own too. The Parents' Evening brings families together with a guest speaker on how best to support a young dancer.
More details for families will be announced with the programme.
Questions
Good to Know
What is Signature Dance Festival?
A multi-day classical ballet and contemporary dance festival for young soloists, held on the Central Coast of New South Wales in 2027. It brings together the classes and coaching of a ballet intensive with the stage performances of a solo competition.
Who can take part?
Soloists aged 10 to 18. There are two age groups: 10 to 14 years and 15 to 18 years.
Which styles of dance are included?
Classical ballet and contemporary. Every dancer performs two solos, one classical and one contemporary.
Is it a competition or an eisteddfod?
It is a competition, and more than a competition. Solos are performed before an adjudication panel, and dancers are assessed across the whole festival: on stage, in class, in their coaching, and in their etiquette and poise. Unlike a traditional eisteddfod, one registration covers the whole festival, which closes with the presentation and awards night.
What does the registration fee include?
One dancer registration fee covers your entries, your performances, your ballet and contemporary classes, your one-on-one coaching, the gala evening and your professional photo experience, along with the photos and videos of your evening performances. Audience tickets are separate.
Where and when is it held?
On the Central Coast, New South Wales, in 2027. Dates and venue will be announced here first.
Can families come and watch?
Yes. Audience tickets are separate from the dancer's registration, and parents have an evening of their own, the Parents' Evening.
How do I enter?
Entries are not open yet. Register your interest below and we will be in touch as soon as entries open.
Be the First to Know
Dates, Venue and Entries Announced Here First
Register your interest and we will be in touch as soon as entries open.