Teachers VIP Lounge | ausdancefest

The ADF Experience for
Teachers & Dance Studio Owners

Welcome to The ADF Teachers VIP Lounge

Where We Celebrate "Community Over Competition"
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MEET YOUR MENTORS

Meet Your Mentors

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The Teachers VIP Lounge:

A Space to Recharge, Connect, and Grow

While watching your students shine on stage and in workshops is an incredible part of ADF, the Teachers VIP Lounge offers something just for you—a space to step back from the buzz, connect with like-minded educators, and truly fill your cup.

Whether it's your coffee cup, your champagne flute, or your emotional energy—you’ll leave feeling topped up and inspired.

In 2025, we’ve curated an exceptional lineup of mentors who are not only leaders in their fields, but passionate advocates for the growth and success of studio owners and teachers. From business strategists to child safety experts, from AI marketing innovators to inclusive education specialists—this is your opportunity to learn from the best.

But forget the traditional "sit-and-listen" PD format. These aren’t lectures. Each session is a dynamic, engaging conversation where you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, share your own insights, and walk away with practical strategies you can implement straight away.

At the heart of the Teachers VIP Lounge is a belief that professional development should be as collaborative as it is inspiring—and that your voice matters. Come to fill your cup. Leave with a full heart, a full notebook, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Perks of the Teachers VIP Lounge

Drinks & Networking on Friday
Free Lunch on Saturday
Access to self-serve tea, coffee, fruit and soft drinks at any time
Networking, and meaningful conversations with Industry Experts and your peers, so that you leave the Australian Dance Festival with actionable inspiration to boost your teaching and your dance business.
Flexible & Affordable access to amazing mentors starting from $50 per day.
The Teachers VIP Lounge will be hosted by Gabby Robinson from Empowerdance, and Alex Stacey (@danceteacher.alexstacey of TikTok).
Gabby and Alex represent the coming together of the New Generation and More Experienced Generation of Dance Teachers & Studio Owners. A place where everyone belongs regardless of where they are in their dance teacher journey, and where we are open and transparent about what we can learn from one another.