18th - 20th sept, 2026
2026 Australia's Best Dance Crew
Australia’s Best Dance Crew is a unique dance competition that provides dancers with opportunities to showcase the artistry and technique of dance across all genres. Crews will showcase their ultimate works of skill and performance in a choreographed routine lasting no more than 4 minutes 30 seconds.
Creativity, showmanship and artistic freedom are always encouraged provided integrity, good taste and safety are not compromised.
We know that dance is subjective, and it can be controversial to say that one dance crew is better than another, so we are introducing a unique competition where dance teams won't be competing for 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Instead, we will be awarding:
• The Most Entertaining Dance Crew ($2,000 prize money + Trophy)
• The Best Choreographed Dance Crew ($2,000 prize money + Trophy)
• The Dance Crew displaying the Best Technical Ability ($2,000 prize money + Trophy)
The competition is a part of the Australian Dance Festival.
​​WHO CAN COMPETE?
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Each dance crew must have a minimum of 15 members
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There is no Maximum number of competitors as long as you can fit everyone safely on the stage
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Crew members can be of any age but not include any professional dancers
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Each dance routine must be less than 4 minutes and 30 seconds in length
PARTICIPATION LIMIT:
A crew member may not compete in more than one (1) crew for the ABDC competition.
REGISTRATION FEES and INCLUSIONS:
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A NON-REFUNDABLE Crew registration fee of $250 is required by the school (not the students) to secure your place in the ABDC Competition: This includes:
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1 x Teachers Pass (for 3 days) valued at $180
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Up to 2 x Friday Teachers pass valued at $50 each
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The full set of High Resolution photos
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The video link of your performance
Competition Fees & Inclusions
Entry fee for each crew member is $350. No exceptions can be made regarding this.
Payment of the $350 ABDC Pass provides the Dancers with the following benefits:
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Entry to the workshops on Fri - Sun (18th - 20th Sept 2026).
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Entry to the shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (valued from $350 - $410).
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An ABDC / ADF tshirt valued at $40
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Exclusions:
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The ABDC pass does not include entry to the Resonate Workshops in the morning which are specifically for High School Students on Friday morning
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The ABDC pass does not include entry to the Dream Dance Intensive Workshops on Friday
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The ABDC pass does not include entry to the Dream Dance Co show on Sunday evening.
We believe that every Australian dancer should strive to constantly improve and learn, and we want all the competitors in "Australia's Best Dance Crew" to embrace this philosophy which is why we want to encourage all competitors to take part in the amazing workshops over the Festival weekend.
All entry fees must be paid in full to confirm your right to compete in Australia’s Best Dance Crew
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SPECTATORS​
Audience members will be guaranteed to see the very best dancers in Australia all performing on an amazing stage with first-class lighting and sound, provided by our sponsors, Innovative Production Services!
Dates
Friday 18th Sept, 2026 (Preliminaries)
Sunday 20th Sept 2026 (Finals)
Venue:
Quaycentre, Sydney Olympic Park (Formerly known as Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre)
Times:
Friday - Doors Open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, 10pm finish.
Sunday - Doors Open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start, 9pm finish
Cost:
Adults: $65
Child 12 & Under: $50
2025 Judges
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