Far South Coast Dance Festival

Region: Regional South Rural South and West | Batemans Bay
Kindergarten to Year 12
Program Dance
Tags: Inclusive opportunities

It’s time to dust off those dance moves and prepare your students to hit the stage!

The Far South Coast Dance Festival is a vibrant celebration of talent, creativity, and dedication, bringing together public school students and teachers from across the Far South Coast. Featuring performers from Kindergarten to Year 12, the festival showcases their passion and skills as they explore the art of dance.

The festival aims to:

  • Support the growth and teaching of dance programs in schools.
  • Recognise dance as a vital and inspiring art form within schools and the wider community.
  • Provide opportunities for students and teachers to deliver high-quality performances in professional venues.
  • Create positive, lasting memories with an original and entertaining event.

Join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of our students and teachers through the transformative power of dance. Explore this page for all the details on participation, rehearsal schedules, and performance venues.

Let’s make the 2025 Far South Coast Dance Festival an unforgettable experience for everyone involved!

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Enquiries

Sue Dawson
Arts Coordination Officer
[email protected]
0402 992897

Venue

Bay Pavilions

12 Vesper St
Batemans Bay NSW 2536
Australia

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young dancers in a line on stage with hand on dancer in front shoulder

2025 rescheduled festival

Monday 1 to Wednesday 3 September 2025 (Term 3 Week 7)

  • Monday 1 September – Evening show A – 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm
  • Monday 1 September – Evening show B – 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
  • Tuesday 2 September – Evening show A – 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm
  • Tuesday 2 September – Evening show B – 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
  • Wednesday 3 September – 5:30 pm to 7:15 pm

Teachers for full festival information go to the FSCDF25 teacher information site.

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2026 festival dates

Dates for your diary: Monday 22 June to Wednesday 24 June 2026 (Term 2 Week 10)

Applications for schools to enter will open in Term 1 2026.

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Item information

  • Each school may nominate a maximum of 3 items for the festival.  We will make every effort to include all nominated items.
  • Schools are welcome to explore any style of dance they prefer.
  • We encourage the inclusion of students with a disability and are committed to working with schools to accommodate any required modifications or special provisions.
  • Indigenous dance groups, multicultural dance groups, and boys' dance groups are actively encouraged to participate.
  • Schools requiring assistance with choreography should contact Sue Dawson (0402 992 897) to have a mentor choreographer assigned to the school to assist with preparations.

Length of items

  • Primary: maximum of 4 minutes
  • Secondary: maximum of 5 minutes.
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2024 photos

3 student circus perfomers on lyra
4 young dancers on stage with purple fringe costumes
4 young dancers on stage 2 standing 2 kneeling in pink barbie costumes
group of young dancers on stage in muted colours striking a pose
group of young dancers on stage in blue feathered costumes
dancers on stage in mario inspired costumes striking a pose
young dancers on stage in bright costumes
young dancers on stage in muted lyrical dresses facing to back
young dancers on stage in black shirts and colourfulo skirts
youn dancers on stage in red and black with colourful background lighting behind them
boy dancers on stage in white tshirts and blue jeans
young dancers on stage in barbie pink outfits with boy in middle in white costume
students on stage in a line dressed in white tshirts and tartan aprons
young dancers in a line on stage with hand on dancer in front shoulder
young dancers on stage in red flapper style dresses
Indigenous dance students performing on stage
circus students dressed as pirates on hanging cube
young dancers posing on stage in pretty pastel costumes
5 young dancers on stage in costume dancing
group of students dancing on stage in black leotards and pink sequin skirts
3 young dancer on stage in black costumes
dance troupe on stage performing a lift with one dancer dropping into groups arms
2 young dancers sitting on stage facing each other
young dancers on stage dancing in white tshirts and colourful shorts
dancers on stage in huddle with head resting on back of dancer in front
high school dancers on stage in group pose with one student doing a leg mount
group of dancers on stage in bluack with one arm raised
young boy and girl dancers on stage dressed as old man and lady
group of dancers on stage in red flamenco style costume with red fans making a wave pattern
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Programs

Batemans Bay

Far South Coast Secondary Dance Ensemble

Dance
Years 7 to 12

Are you a passionate and skilled dancer in Years 7 to 12 looking for an opportunity to push your technique, creativity, and performance skills to the next level?
Batemans Bay

Far South Coast Primary Dance Ensemble

Dance
Year 4 to 6
Elite performance experience where students will be immersed in high-level choreography, professional rehearsal settings, and the creative process behind building a standout dance work.
Western NSW | Southern Tablelands | Far South Coast

Boyz Crew

Dance
Boys Years 5 to 9
If you love Hip Hop or just want to try something new, this is your chance to bring the energy, learn from the best, and own the stage.

All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Far South Coast Dance Festival, please email [email protected] so that we can assist.