DanceSpec is a dance competition for primary and high school dance programs, run by Stardom Productions. It is held at Abbotsleigh in Wahroonga on Sydney’s Upper North Shore and is open to public, private, independent and Catholic schools.
Services
- Primary school troupe sections: K to 2, Years 3 to 4 and Years 5 to 6
- High school troupe sections: Years 7 to 9 and High School Open Age
- A Public Schools Only troupe division, which public schools can choose when entering
- Duos, trios and quartets for Years 7 and 8, Years 9 and 10, and Years 11 and 12
- Student Choreography Showcase for Junior (Years 7 to 10) and Senior (Years 11 and 12) choreographers, with sections for a soloist, a duo, trio or quartet, and a troupe
- Genres: jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre or Broadway jazz, and hip hop
2026 dates and venue
- Saturday 8 August 2026: Primary School Troupes
- Sunday 9 August 2026: High School Troupes and Student Choreography Showcase
Venue: Abbotsleigh, 1666 Pacific Highway, Wahroonga. Onsite parking is limited (Gate 1A, Ada Avenue), with more parking on Ada Avenue, Lucinda Avenue and The Glade. Abbotsleigh is a no smoking, no vaping and no alcohol venue.
Entry and prices
Entries open on 1 January and close on 30 June. Schools register online through the DanceSpec website. Every teacher who needs backstage or change room access must supply their WWCC at registration.
- Troupe events: $95 per troupe, including footage of the routine by email link within 7 days of the competition
- Duo, trio, quartet and Student Choreography events: solo $50, duo, trio or quartet $60, troupe $70, each including footage of the routine
- Spectators on troupe days: adult all day pass $25, child or concession $15
- Spectators on duo, trio, quartet and choreography days: adult all day pass $15, child or concession $10
How they work
Routines are adjudicated under the Stardom Productions scoring system, which weighs technical ability, performance quality, and staging and choreography. Troupe place getters receive trophies and duo, trio and quartet place getters receive medals, with certificates for Highly Commended. The Student Choreography Showcase is not placed: it gives feedback on the creativity and structure of the choreography, with awards for specific choreographic elements. Tarkett flooring is provided, each school is given its own change space, and the dressing room allocation is sent out a week before the competition.
Common questions
Who can enter DanceSpec?
Primary and high school dance programs from any school: public, private, independent or Catholic.
Can parents come and watch?
Yes, with a spectator all day pass. Video recording and photography are not permitted, and parents are not allowed in the change rooms.
Can I get a refund on an entry?
No refunds are given after the entry closing date unless a doctor’s certificate is provided.
How do I contact DanceSpec?
Email [email protected] or call Vicki on 0412 914 094.
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