Gladstone Eisteddfod 2026
Modern
19 Sep 2026 to 27 Sep 2026
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
No rules available
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 25/06/2026 11:59:00 PM +10:00 (AEST)
7 years
140 Contemporary Solo     7 years

Abstract dance movements not bound by the restrictive rules of classical ballet. Items can be traditional or commercial contemporary, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet, and drawing inspiration from various other art forms. Aggregate

Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC Award          HC          HM          PA          
8 years
141 Contemporary Solo     8 years

Abstract dance movements not bound by the restrictive rules of classical ballet. Items can be traditional or commercial contemporary, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet, and drawing inspiration from various other art forms. Aggregate

Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
9 years
142 Contemporary Solo     9 years

Abstract dance movements not bound by the restrictive rules of classical ballet. Items can be traditional or commercial contemporary, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet, and drawing inspiration from various other art forms. Aggregate

Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          HM          PA          
10 years
143 Contemporary Solo     10 years

Abstract dance movements not bound by the restrictive rules of classical ballet. Items can be traditional or commercial contemporary, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet, and drawing inspiration from various other art forms. Aggregate

Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          HM          PA          
11 years
144 Contemporary Solo     11 years

Abstract dance movements not bound by the restrictive rules of classical ballet. Items can be traditional or commercial contemporary, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet, and drawing inspiration from various other art forms. Aggregate

Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
12 years
145 Contemporary Solo     12 years

Abstract dance movements not bound by the restrictive rules of classical ballet. Items can be traditional or commercial contemporary, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet, and drawing inspiration from various other art forms. Aggregate

Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
13 years
146 Contemporary Solo     13 years

Abstract dance movements not bound by the restrictive rules of classical ballet. Items can be traditional or commercial contemporary, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet, and drawing inspiration from various other art forms. Aggregate

Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
14 years
147 Contemporary Solo     14 years

Abstract dance movements not bound by the restrictive rules of classical ballet. Items can be traditional or commercial contemporary, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet, and drawing inspiration from various other art forms. Aggregate

Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
15 years
148 Contemporary Solo     15 years

Abstract dance movements not bound by the restrictive rules of classical ballet. Items can be traditional or commercial contemporary, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet, and drawing inspiration from various other art forms. Aggregate

Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
16 years
149 Contemporary Solo     16 years

Abstract dance movements not bound by the restrictive rules of classical ballet. Items can be traditional or commercial contemporary, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet, and drawing inspiration from various other art forms. Aggregate

Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
17 years
150 Contemporary Solo     17 years

Abstract dance movements not bound by the restrictive rules of classical ballet. Items can be traditional or commercial contemporary, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet, and drawing inspiration from various other art forms. Aggregate

Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
7 years
151 Lyrical Solo     7 years

Dance movements not held by the rigid constraints of classical ballet. However, the movements should demonstrate a flowing effect of the human form while interpreting the words and/or feelings of the music or song. Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championshi
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
8 years
152 Lyrical Solo     8 years

Dance movements not held by the rigid constraints of classical ballet. However, the movements should demonstrate a flowing effect of the human form while interpreting the words and/or feelings of the music or song. Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championshi
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          HM          PA          
9 years
153 Lyrical Solo     9 years

Dance movements not held by the rigid constraints of classical ballet. However, the movements should demonstrate a flowing effect of the human form while interpreting the words and/or feelings of the music or song. Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championshi
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          HC          HM          PA          
10 years
154 Lyrical Solo     10 years

Dance movements not held by the rigid constraints of classical ballet. However, the movements should demonstrate a flowing effect of the human form while interpreting the words and/or feelings of the music or song. Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championshi
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          HC          HM          PA          
11 years
155 Lyrical Solo     11 years

Dance movements not held by the rigid constraints of classical ballet. However, the movements should demonstrate a flowing effect of the human form while interpreting the words and/or feelings of the music or song. Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championshi
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
12 years
156 Lyrical Solo     12 years

Dance movements not held by the rigid constraints of classical ballet. However, the movements should demonstrate a flowing effect of the human form while interpreting the words and/or feelings of the music or song. Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championshi
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
13 years
157 Lyrical Solo     13 years

Dance movements not held by the rigid constraints of classical ballet. However, the movements should demonstrate a flowing effect of the human form while interpreting the words and/or feelings of the music or song. Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championshi
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
14 years
158 Lyrical Solo     14 years

Dance movements not held by the rigid constraints of classical ballet. However, the movements should demonstrate a flowing effect of the human form while interpreting the words and/or feelings of the music or song. Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championshi
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
15 years
159 Lyrical Solo     15 years

Dance movements not held by the rigid constraints of classical ballet. However, the movements should demonstrate a flowing effect of the human form while interpreting the words and/or feelings of the music or song. Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championshi
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
16 years
160 Lyrical Solo     16 years

Dance movements not held by the rigid constraints of classical ballet. However, the movements should demonstrate a flowing effect of the human form while interpreting the words and/or feelings of the music or song. Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championshi
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
17 years
161 Lyrical Solo     17 years

Dance movements not held by the rigid constraints of classical ballet. However, the movements should demonstrate a flowing effect of the human form while interpreting the words and/or feelings of the music or song. Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championshi
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
7 years
162 Jazz Solo     7 years

Must be Up Tempo Excludes Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championship Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          HC          HM          PA          
8 years
163 Jazz Solo     8 years

Must be Up Tempo Excludes Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championship Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
9 years
164 Jazz Solo     9 years

Must be Up Tempo Excludes Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championship Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          HC          HM          PA          
10 years
165 Jazz Solo     10 years

Must be Up Tempo Excludes Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championship Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
11 years
166 Jazz Solo     11 years

Must be Up Tempo Excludes Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championship Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
12 years
167 Jazz Solo     12 years

Must be Up Tempo Excludes Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championship Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
13 years
168 Jazz Solo     13 years

Must be Up Tempo Excludes Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championship Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
14 years
169 Jazz Solo     14 years

Must be Up Tempo Excludes Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championship Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
15 years
170 Jazz Solo     15 years

Must be Up Tempo Excludes Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championship Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
16 years
171 Jazz Solo     16 years

Must be Up Tempo Excludes Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championship Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
17 years
172 Jazz Solo     17 years

Must be Up Tempo Excludes Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited Aggregate Qualifier - Modern Championship Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
7 & 8 years
173 Broadway Jazz Solo     7 & 8 years

A theatre jazz style that emphasises the characterisation of theatricality found in musical theatre performances Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
9 & 10 years
174 Broadway Jazz Solo     9 & 10 years

A theatre jazz style that emphasises the characterisation of theatricality found in musical theatre performances Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
11 & 12 years
175 Broadway Jazz Solo     11 & 12 years

A theatre jazz style that emphasises the characterisation of theatricality found in musical theatre performances Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
13 & 14 years
176 Broadway Jazz Solo     13 & 14 years

A theatre jazz style that emphasises the characterisation of theatricality found in musical theatre performances Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
15 to 17 years
177 Broadway Jazz Solo     15 to 17 years

A theatre jazz style that emphasises the characterisation of theatricality found in musical theatre performances Chair or Hand-held Prop optional - larger props prohibited
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
7 & 8 years
178 Improvised Jazz / Contemporary / Lyrical Solo     7 & 8 years

Aggregate Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          HM          PA          
9 & 10 years
179 Improvised Jazz / Contemporary / Lyrical Solo     9 & 10 years

Aggregate Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          HC          HM          PA          
11 & 12 years
180 Improvised Jazz / Contemporary / Lyrical Solo     11 & 12 years

Aggregate Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
13 & 14 years
181 Improvised Jazz / Contemporary / Lyrical Solo     13 & 14 years

Aggregate Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
15 to 17 years
182 Improvised Jazz / Contemporary / Lyrical Solo     15 to 17 years

Aggregate Qualifier - Modern
Entry: $10.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          PA          
10 years & under
231 Contemporary Duo/Trio     10 years & under
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
11 & 12years.
232 Contemporary Duo/Trio     11 & 12years.
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
13 & 14 years.
233 Contemporary Duo/Trio     13 & 14 years.
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
15 to 17 years.
234 Contemporary Duo/Trio     15 to 17 years.
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
10 years & under
235 Lyrical Duo/Trio     10 years & under
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
11 & 12years.
236 Lyrical Duo/Trio     11 & 12years.
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
13 & 14 years.
237 Lyrical Duo/Trio     13 & 14 years.
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
15 to 17 years.
238 Lyrical Duo/Trio     15 to 17 years.
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
10 years & under
239 Up Tempo Jazz / Hip-Hop Duo/Trio     10 years & under
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
11 & 12years.
240 Up Tempo Jazz / Hip-Hop Duo/Trio     11 & 12years.
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
13 & 14 years.
241 Up Tempo Jazz / Hip-Hop Duo/Trio     13 & 14 years.
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
15 to 17 years.
242 Up Tempo Jazz / Hip-Hop Duo/Trio     15 to 17 years.
Entry: $12.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
10 years & under
259 Contemporary Group     10 years & under

Minimum 4 dancers
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
12 years & under
260 Contemporary Group     12 years & under

Minimum 4 dancers
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
13 to 17 years
261 Contemporary Group     13 to 17 years

Minimum 4 dancers
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
10 years & under
262 Lyrical Group     10 years & under

Minimum 4 dancers
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
12 years & under
263 Lyrical Group     12 years & under

Minimum 4 dancers
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
13 to 17 years
264 Lyrical Group     13 to 17 years

Minimum 4 dancers
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
10 years & under
265 Up Tempo Jazz Group     10 years & under

Minimum 4 dancers Excluding Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
12 years & under
266 Up Tempo Jazz Group     12 years & under

Minimum 4 dancers Excluding Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC          
13 to 17 years
267 Up Tempo Jazz Group     13 to 17 years

Minimum 4 dancers Excluding Broadway Jazz & Hip-Hop
Entry: $15.001st          2nd          3rd          HC