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 2026 MENTORS

Meet Your Mentors

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 Alex Stacey (@danceteacher.alexstacey of TikTok).
The Teachers VIP Lounge is 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.

2026 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional Dev

The Teachers VIP Lounge:

A Space to Recharge, Connect, and Grow

Watching your students shine in the workshops is an incredible part of ADF, and when the time comes when you need to have a little "me time", the Teachers VIP Lounge offers you a space to step back from the buzz, connect with like-minded ADULTS, and truly fill your cup.

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 well-being experts, from AI 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.

FRIDAY 18 SEPT

There are 2 Professional Development sessions on Friday plus a Drinks & Networking Session.
A Day Pass to the Teachers VIP Lounge on Friday is $50 and includes entry to the Expo Arena
You can also spectate in the Dance Workshops.
Day Passes do not include entry to the Evening Show.
The $180 Teachers Pass gives access to all 3 days including the evening shows

SATURDAY 19 SEPT

There are 3 Professional Development sessions on Saturday plus a Free Lunch.
A Day Pass to the Teachers VIP Lounge on Saturday is $50 and includes entry to the Expo Aren
You can also spectate in the Dance Workshops.
Day Passes do not include entry to the Evening Show.
The $180 Teachers Pass gives access to all 3 days including the evening shows

SUNDAY 20 SEPT

There are 3 Professional Development sessions on Sunday plus a Q&A from Royal Caribbean about how to prepare your students for a performance career.
A Day Pass to the Teachers VIP Lounge on Sunday is $50 and includes entry to the Expo Arena
You can also spectate in the Dance Workshops.
Day Passes do not include entry to the Evening Show.
The $180 Teachers Pass gives access to all 3 days including the evening shows