76th Annual Townsville Eisteddfod
Dance
20 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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DANCING DIVISION RULES & CONDITIONS CHECK FOR CHANGES   

ADJUDICATOR: Amy Fitzpatrick, Sydney

  1. DUO/TRIO/QUARTET
  1. One of the competitors may be under the Age Limit but may not enter BOTH a higher Age Section and their own Age Section.
  2. If any competitor is prevented from performing due to the withdrawal of another member, a substitute may be used. The Backstage Marshall must be notified of the change prior to the commencement of the Section.
  3. Trios may be reduced to Duos/Duets, if necessary, but Committee must be advised before the commencement of the Eisteddfod.
  1. MODERN DANCE ROUTINES (ALL EXCEPT GROUPS): Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.
  1. ACRO: Performance must contain a minimum of 3 acrobatic moves.
  1. GROUPS
  1. Competitors cannot perform in more than one Group in the same Section.
  2. Not less than six competitors.
  3. Must consist solely of current bone-fide students of the school name
  4. Groups will be marshalled in C2. Please arrive made-up & dressed as far as possible.
  1. PERFORMANCE

Competitors coached or prompted will receive a written report and a mark, but will not be placed.

(Except Tiny Tots)

Competitors may restart a forgotten routine but will not be placed.

  1. MUSICMP3 Upload to Stardom. Bring track on USB as back-up. See General Rule 5
  1. PROPSFree-standing set pieces, hand-held props, chairs, or benches are permitted. See General Rule 7
  1. NO CURTAIN for any sections
  1. DEMI STORIES & NATIONAL TITLES (Optional)

Must be handed to the Marshall prior to Section commencement:

Demi: A typed copy, 25 words or less.

National: Title only.

  1. IMPROMPTU DANCE SECTIONS

Music supplied by the Adjudicator. Max time: 2 mins.

Classical: Single colour leotard, pink tights & ballet/pointe shoes. No trims or hair adornment.

Modern: Leotards and tights, or leotards and jazz pants. No trims or hair adornment.

  1. CHAMPIONSHIP SECTIONS

Tap: One slow routine followed by one quick routine. Distinct contrast in tempo & style must be shown. Competitors must have performed in a Tap Solo.      

Classical Ballet:One Classical Solo (pointe) followed by one Demi-character Solo. Competitors must have performed in a Classical or Demi Solo.

Modern Dance: One slow routine followed by one quick routine. Distinct contrast in tempo & style must be shown. Competitors must have performed in a Modern Solo.

  1. REHEARSAL ON STAGE
  1. Tiny Tots only (by arrangement with the Eisteddfod Committee).
  2. First time competitors may request a familiarisation tour of the stage area (by arrangement with the Committee).
  1. STAGE DIMENSIONS14.7m x 11.8m.

DANCE AWARDS

BALLET BURSARY AND TAP OR MODERN BURSARY

Any Townsville competitor age 15 to 18 who, in the opinion of the Adjudicator, shows the most potential. Must have competed in the relevant Championship.

AWARDS:

  • Most outstanding dancer in Tap, Modern or Song & Dance.
  • Most outstanding dancer in Classical, Demi-Character or National.
  • Most promising Male Dancer.
  • Most promising Townsville competitor aged 13 or 14.
  • Most promising Townsville competitor aged 12 years and under.
  • Most Outstanding Dance Group
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 15/06/2026 11:59:00 PM +10:00 (AEST)
Age 18 & Under
301 Dance Trio/Quartet     Age 18 & Under

Time Limit: 03:30

Any Style.

Donated by Geraldine Poole
Entry: $14.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC          
302 National Solo     Age 18 & Under

Time Limit: 03:15

Excluding Scottish & Irish

Donated by Kirwan State High School Creative Arts Support Group
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 15 to 18
303 Tap Championship Solo     Age 15 to 18

Time Limit: 07:00

2 Dance Routines: 1.Slow routine 2. Quick routine. Time limit of 3:30 per dance. Must compete in appropriate Age Solo.

Donated by Joyce Munroe
Entry: $15.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          
304 Tap - Excluding Slow Solo     Age 15 to 18

Time Limit: 03:15

The Fern Brown Trophy

Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13 & 14
305 Tap - Excluding Slow Solo     Age 13 & 14

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by Ann Thurley
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 11 & 12
306 Tap - Excluding Slow Solo     Age 11 & 12

Time Limit: 02:30

Donated by the Bradshaw Family
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 9 & 10
307 Tap Any Style Solo     Age 9 & 10

Time Limit: 02:30

The Hellen Bradshaw Trophy
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 8
308 Tap Any Style Solo     Age 8

Time Limit: 02:30

Donated by Marcia Chock Man
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 6 & 7
309 Tap Any Style Solo     Age 6 & 7

Time Limit: 02:30

The Marg E Laun Trophy
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 15 to 18
310 Tap - Slow Or Waltz Solo     Age 15 to 18

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by Lenore Nielsen
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13 & 14
311 Tap - Slow Or Waltz Solo     Age 13 & 14

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by Katrina Sayce

Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 11 & 12
312 Tap - Slow Or Waltz Solo     Age 11 & 12

Time Limit: 02:30

Donated by First Class Dancewear
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 18 & Under
313 Classical or Demi Duo     Age 18 & Under

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by the Ball Family
Entry: $14.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC          
Age 12 & Under
314 Classical or Demi Duo     Age 12 & Under

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by the Dury Family
Entry: $14.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC          
Age 18 & Under
315 Tap Duo     Age 18 & Under

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by Taubman's Paint Townsville
Entry: $14.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC          
Age 12 & Under
316 Tap Duo     Age 12 & Under

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by Sarah Jackson
Entry: $14.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC          
Age 18 & Under
317 Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary or Acro Duo     Age 18 & Under

Time Limit: 03:15
Entry: $14.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC          
Age 12 & Under
318 Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary or Acro Duo     Age 12 & Under

Time Limit: 03:15
Entry: $14.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          HC          
Age 13 to 18
319 Song & Dance Solo     Age 13 to 18

Time Limit: 03:30

Must be 50/50 Content; No backing vocals in song section.

Donated by the Roche Family
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 10 to 12
320 Song & Dance Solo     Age 10 to 12

Time Limit: 03:30

Must be 50/50 Content; No backing vocals in song section.

The George Connor Trophy
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 7 to 9
321 Song & Dance Solo     Age 7 to 9

Time Limit: 03:30

Must be 50/50 Content; No backing vocals in song section.

Donated by North Queensland Opera & Music Theatre
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 15 to 18
322 Classical Ballet Championship Solo     Age 15 to 18

Time Limit: 07:00

2 Dances- 1. Classical Solo (pointe) 2. Demi-character solo; Time Limit 3mins 30 secs each routine; must perform in an appropriate Age Solo.

Donated by Ann Roberts School of Dance Pty.Ltd.
Entry: $15.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          
Age 16 to 18
323 Classical Ballet Solo     Age 16 to 18

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by the Roger & Pat Costigan Family
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 15
324 Classical Ballet Solo     Age 15

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by the Hunn Family
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 14
325 Classical Ballet Solo     Age 14

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by the Bearne Family
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13
326 Classical Ballet Solo     Age 13

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by Alison Day/Tierney
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 12
327 Classical (Demi-Pointe Only) Solo     Age 12

Time Limit: 02:30

Donated by Pamela Garrick
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 11
328 Classical (Demi-Pointe Only) Solo     Age 11

Time Limit: 02:30

The Bunny Costigan Trophy
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 10
329 Classical (Demi-Pointe Only) Solo     Age 10

Time Limit: 02:30

Donated by Croft Gilchrist School of Dancing
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 9
330 Classical (Demi-Pointe Only) Solo     Age 9

Time Limit: 02:30

Donated by Anne Gilchrist
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 8
331 Classical (Demi-Pointe Only) Solo     Age 8

Time Limit: 02:30

Donated by Michelle Smith
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 6 & 7
332 Classical (Demi-Pointe Only) Solo     Age 6 & 7

Time Limit: 02:30

The Marg E Laun Trophy
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 16 to 18
333 Demi-Character Solo     Age 16 to 18

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by Mary Tonner
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 15
334 Demi-Character Solo     Age 15

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by First Class Dancewear
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13 & 14
335 Demi-Character Solo     Age 13 & 14

Time Limit: 03:15

Donated by Michelle Flynn
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 11 & 12
336 Demi-Character (Demi-Pointe Only) Solo     Age 11 & 12

Time Limit: 03:00

Donated by Ron & Melody Northey
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 10
337 Demi-Character (Demi-Pointe Only) Solo     Age 10

Time Limit: 03:00

Donated by the Stanton Family
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 9
338 Demi-Character (Demi-Pointe Only) Solo     Age 9

Time Limit: 03:00

Donated by St Margaret Mary’s College
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 8
339 Demi-Character (Demi-Pointe Only) Solo     Age 8

Time Limit: 03:00

Donated by Fay White
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 6 & 7
340 Demi-Character (Demi-Pointe Only) Solo     Age 6 & 7

Time Limit: 03:00

The Marg E Laun Trophy
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 15 to 18
341 Modern Dance Championship Solo     Age 15 to 18

Time Limit: 07:00

2 contrasting Dances: 1. Slow Routine 2. Quick Routine; Time limit 3:30 per Dance; Must compete in appropriate Age Solo.

The Nola Gardner Memorial Trophy donated by the Gardner Family
Entry: $15.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          
Age 17 & 18
342 Modern Dance - Slow Tempo Solo     Age 17 & 18

Time Limit: 03:15

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by the Burns Family
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 16
343 Modern Dance - Slow Tempo Solo     Age 16

Time Limit: 03:15

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by Townsville Academy of Performing Arts
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 15
344 Modern Dance - Slow Tempo Solo     Age 15

Time Limit: 03:15

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

The Jane Howden Trophy
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 14
345 Modern Dance - Slow Tempo Solo     Age 14

Time Limit: 03:15

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by Kylie Ball
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13
346 Modern Dance - Slow Tempo Solo     Age 13

Time Limit: 03:15

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by Kathleen Booth
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 12
347 Modern Dance - Slow Tempo Solo     Age 12

Time Limit: 02:30

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by the J T Academy
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 11
348 Modern Dance - Slow Tempo Solo     Age 11

Time Limit: 02:30

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by Solex
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 10
349 Modern Dance - Slow Tempo Solo     Age 10

Time Limit: 02:30

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by the Sanders Family
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 16 to 18
350 Modern Dance - Up Tempo Solo     Age 16 to 18

Time Limit: 03:15

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by Michelle Ryan
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 15
351 Modern Dance - Up Tempo Solo     Age 15

Time Limit: 03:15

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by the Feather Costigan Family
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 14
352 Modern Dance - Up Tempo Solo     Age 14

Time Limit: 03:15

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by the de Hoog Family
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13
353 Modern Dance - Up Tempo Solo     Age 13

Time Limit: 03:15

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by Eliza Croft
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 12
354 Modern Dance - Up Tempo Solo     Age 12

Time Limit: 02:30

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by Gold City Dance Studios
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 11
355 Modern Dance - Up Tempo Solo     Age 11

Time Limit: 02:30

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by Melanie van Voornveld
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 10
356 Modern Dance - Up Tempo Solo     Age 10

Time Limit: 02:30

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by the Sanders Family
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 9
357 Modern Dance Solo     Age 9

Time Limit: 02:30

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by Megan Plath
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 8
358 Modern Dance Solo     Age 8

Time Limit: 02:30

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by Penny & Deanne O’Donnell
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 7
359 Modern Dance Solo     Age 7

Time Limit: 02:30

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

The Marg E Laun Trophy
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 6
360 Modern Dance Solo     Age 6

Time Limit: 02:30

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

The Marg E Laun Trophy
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13 to 18
361 Hip Hop Solo     Age 13 to 18

Time Limit: 03:15

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by Peter Jepson Media Services
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 7 to 12
362 Hip Hop Solo     Age 7 to 12

Time Limit: 02:30

Any Style; Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

Donated by J & A’s Quality Concreting
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13 to 18
363 Acro Solo     Age 13 to 18

Time Limit: 02:30

Min. 3 tricks

The Lila Day Trophy
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 10 to 12
364 Acro Solo     Age 10 to 12

Time Limit: 02:30

Min. 3 tricks

Donated by J & A’s Quality Concreting
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 9 & Under
365 Acro Solo     Age 9 & Under

Time Limit: 02:30

Min. 3 tricks

Donated by the Yu Family
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 5 & Under
366 Tiny Tots Dance Solo     Age 5 & Under

Time Limit: 02:30

Any Style except Scottish Or Irish

Donated by Dancers Academy of Ingham
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13 to 18
367 Impromptu Dance - Classical Solo     Age 13 to 18

Time Limit: 02:00

Music provided by Adjudicator. Single coloured leotard only.

The Meryl Weston Trophy
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
368 Impromptu Dance - Modern Solo     Age 13 to 18

Time Limit: 02:00

Music provided by Adjudicator. Single coloured leotard only.

Donated by Dental Balance NQ
Entry: $10.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC