Riverina Dance Festival

Region: Rural South and West | Albury | Griffith | Wagga Wagga
Kindergarten to Year 12
Local arts program Dance
Tags: Disability, High potential and gifted (HPGE)

The Riverina Dance Festival celebrates the achievements and dance education programs of public schools across the Riverina.  The festival features students from Kindergarten to Year 12 providing an opportunity for students of all ages, dance backgrounds and abilities to showcase their creativity and performance skills in a professional venue.

The festival is held annually in rotating regional theatres in Albury, Griffith and Wagga Wagga to enable equity of access to all students across the Riverina.

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2025 festival

The Riverina Dance Festival will take place on Thursday 5 June 2025 (Term 2 Week 6) at the Griffith Regional Theatre.

There will be 2 shows:

  • Matinee: 12:30 pm
  • Evening show: 7:00 pm

All information related to The Riverina Dance Festival can be found on the RDF 2025 teacher information site.

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Applications

Applications to audition for The Riverina Dance Festival are now open! Please complete the application form.

Items will be auditioned via a video submission uploaded to the application form. All details and requirements for the audition can be found on the teacher information site.

Participation is free. Schools are responsible for supplying any relief, travel, meals and accommodation.

Applications close Tuesday 1 April 2025 (Term 1 Week 10).

Schools will be notified of the results before the end of Term 1.

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2024 photos

Albury High School dancers on a blue lit stage wearing black costumes
Albury High School dancers on a pink lit stage wearing pink jackets and black pants
Albury Junior Dance Ensemble dancers on stage wearing fun and colourful gaming themed costumes
Ashmont Public School dancers on a purple lit stage wearing cololurful costumes
Barradambang dancers on a bright flame like lit stage wearing olive shirts, black shorts and ochre face paint
Coolamon Central School dancers on a purple lit stage wearing black, red and white plaid costumes
Cootamundra High School dancers on a blue lit stage one in mid leap
Gundagai South Public School dancers on a blue lit stage wearing sailor themed costumes
Kooringal High School dancers on a blue lit stage wearing white and pastel blue dresses
Lake Albert Public School dancers on a purple lit stage wearing butterfly costumes
Lavington Public School dancers on a purple lit stage wearing Alice in Wonderland inspired costumes
Leeton High School dancers on a striking blue lit stage wearing navy blue costumes
Leeton Public School dancers on a purple lit stage with the one student lifted and holding a lantern
Narrandera Schools dancers on a black lit stage wearing black pants, white shirts, red suspenders and gangster hats
Parkview Public School dancers on a blue lit stage wearing black, white and red pirate themed costumes
Two Red Hill Public School dancers on an orange lit stage posing as an animal
Riverina Albury Senior Dance Ensemble dancers on an orange lit stage wearing 1940s inspired costumes
South Wagga Public School dancers on a purple lit stage wearing black Maleficent inspired costumes
Temora High School dancers on an orange lit stage wearing 1950s inspired full skirts, black shirts and sunglasses
Temora High School dancers on an orange lit stage wearing christmas themed costumes
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2023 photos

Ashmont Public School Dancers in nature coloured outfirs under yellow lights Ashmont Public School
Ashmont Public School
Barham High School Dancers in borwn dresses posing under blue lights Barham High Schoo
Barham High School
Two Cootamundra High School dancers mid air in pale blue green dresses Cootamundra High School
Cootamundra High School
James Fallon High School Senior Dancers in kneeling pose wearing white outfits James Fallon High School
James Fallon High School
James Fallon High School dancers in black and red dresses under straks of white lights James Fallon High School
James Fallon High School
Lavington Public School dancers sitting in a circle facing each other with arms raised Lavington Public School
Lavington Public School
Leeton High School dancers in red to black ombre dresses lifting one student Leeton High School
Leeton High School
Leeton Public School dancers dressed as creatures under the sea including fish crabs and a shark Leeton Public School
Leeton Public School
Narrandera Public and Narrandera High School danceers wearing Alice in Wionderland costumes under streaks of white light Narrandera Public and Narrandera High School
Narrandera Public and Narrandera High School
North Wagga Public School dancers dressed as characters from Angry Birds posing with their hands on their hips North Wagga Public School
North Wagga Public School
Red Hill Public School wearing hand painted and tie dyed bown clothing under orange lights Red Hill Public School
Red Hill Public School
Riverina Albury Junior Ensemble in a group formation leaning back and wearing futuristic costumes Riverina Albury Junior Ensemble
Riverina Albury Junior Ensemble
Riverina Albury Senior Ensemble dancers in natural coloured plain clothing in dramatic poses either kneeling face down or standing with arms raised Riverina Albury Senior Ensemble
Riverina Albury Senior Ensemble
Children in colourful costumes performing a dance on stage with purple lighting.
South Wagga Public School dancers in bright coloured costumes posing in a line with their hands raised South Wagga Public School
South Wagga Public School
Sturt Public School dancers smiling and wearing school unifrom costumes Sturt Public School
Sturt Public School
Temora High students wearing blue pants and white tops dancing in pairs with one pulling the other and Temora High School
Temora High School
Temora High School Stage 4 and 5 students in pastel coloured flowing tops and shorts posing under a broken umbrella Temora High School Stage 4 and 5
Temora High School Stage 4 and 5
Temora Public School dancers wearing black tops and black flared pants posing with hands raised Temora Public School
Temora Public School
Wagga Wagga High School Junior Ensemble wearing white flowy outfits kneeling in a circle with a single student posing in the centre Wagga Wagga High School Junior Ensemble.
Wagga Wagga High School Junior Ensemble.
Wagga Wagga High School Learning Support students dressed as characters from Mario Brothers with arms out stretched and leaning to the side Wagga Wagga High School Learning Support Ensemble
Wagga Wagga High School Learning Support Ensemble
Wagga Wagga High School Learning Support dancer in blue overalls and green top leaping into the air Wagga Wagga High School Learning Support
Wagga Wagga High School Learning Support
Wagga Wagga High School Senior dancers wearing vibrant chiffon jumsuits holding a student in the air Wagga Wagga High School Senior Ensemble
Wagga Wagga High School Senior Ensemble
Wagga Wagga High School Year 8 and 9 students in black pants, red tops and green aprons posing with inflatable toy tools Wagga Wagga High School Year 8 and 9 ensemble
Wagga Wagga High School Year 8 and 9 Ensemble
Wagga Wagga High School Year 9 Ensemble Wagga Wagga High School Year 9 Ensemble
Wagga Wagga High School Year 9 Ensemble
Young North Public School students wearing white shirts and red skirts Young North Public School
Young North Public School
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2022 photos

students in 2 lines on stage dressed in yellow and black with arms by side and heads down
students in a group facing to right dresses as flamingoes with white tops and pink fluffy skirts
group of young dancers in a centre clump clapping with coloured tshirts and socks
5 students and a bench on stage - 2 standing on bench
5 students pointing and pulling faces towards side of stage
5 students on stage in hawaiian shirts, boardshorts and flippers
8 students dressed in black and grey with check shirts around waist standing in a line connected
2 students on floor pushing up on hands
students with arms out and knees slightly bent looking up to sky
5 students lifting another student into the air dressed in black costumes with red lighting
students in a tight circle facing to centre with arms reaching back.
students in group reaching out with arms on different levels dressed in burgundy costumes
students on stage with arms behind back facing side stage
students on stage in white shorts and tshirt and a red hat
Riverina Albury Junior Dance Ensemble
group of students in middle doing lift with a student above head. Other students in circle around them
8 students on stage in pairs standing back to back with arms joined - dressed in white shirts
students in a line on stage alternate one up with arms above head, one down with hands on hips
group of students laying on floor with legs up straight into air
3 students on stage in white dresses with hands up at head like they are sleeping
9 dancers on stage dressed in Bollywood costumes
students on stage in black leotards doing a lift with a student above their heads
Riverina Albury Senior Dance Ensemble
group of students on stage in black costumes with ribbons around hands
students on floor with arched backs and one arm up at neck
Male dancer on stage with arms behind back
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Enquiries

Cheryl Walker
Arts Coordination Officer
Wagga Wagga
cheryl.j.walker@det.nsw.edu.au
0428 550 202
Katrina Joss
Coordinator
katrina.joss@det.nsw.edu.au
02 6021 3488
Rachel Thomason
Coordinator
rachel.thomason@det.nsw.edu.au
Griffith Regional Theatre

1 Neville Pl
Griffith NSW 2680
Australia

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Lake Albert Public School dancers on stage dressed as butterflies

All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Riverina Dance Festival, please email cheryl.j.walker@det.nsw.edu.au so that we can assist.