81st Bathurst Eisteddfod
Dance Groups/Troupes
25 Aug 2026 to 05 Sep 2026
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
No rules available
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 26/05/2026 11:59:00 PM +10:00 (AEST)
655 Baby Dance Group     5 Years & Under

Time Limit: 03:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. Lip-Syncing or Vocals is permitted. Teachers are permitted to dance down the front of the audience, facing the stage for the Baby Dance Group only if required (preferably dressed in black, no dance jackets or dance tracksuits are permitted).

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society
Entry: $20.00EA Each competitor will receive a medal          
656 Classical Ballet/Demi-Character & Modern Expressive/Lyrical Group     6 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

No pointe shoes permitted. Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Pure Imagination Performing Arts
Entry: $20.001st $40          2nd $20          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
657 Classical Ballet/Demi-Character Group     8 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

No pointe shoes permitted. Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Julianne and David Sherley
Entry: $20.001st $40          2nd $20          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
658 Classical Ballet/Demi-Character Group     10 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

No pointe shoes permitted. Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Dance Around The World
Entry: $20.001st $40          2nd $20          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
659 Classical Ballet/Demi-Character Group     12 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

No pointe shoes permitted. Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Donna Callista Dancewear
Entry: $20.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
660 Classical Ballet/Demi-Character Group     14 Years & Under

Time Limit: 05:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Dance Around The World
Entry: $20.001st $70          2nd $50          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
661 Classical Ballet/Demi-Character Group     Open

Time Limit: 05:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Morris Bulk Haulage
Entry: $25.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate          
662 Any Style of Dance Group     12 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

This section can include National Character, Cultural, Fusion (mixing two styles of dance together eg. Hip Hop and Contemporary), Cabaret and Acrobatic only. Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. Lip-Syncing and Vocals is permitted.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society
Entry: $20.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
663 Any Style of Dance Group     Open

Time Limit: 05:00

This section can include National Character, Cultural, Fusion (mixing two styles of dance together eg. Hip Hop and Contemporary), Cabaret and Acrobatic only. Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. Lip-Syncing and Vocals is permitted.

Sponsored by AICD Borovansky Syllabus

Entry: $25.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate          
664 Modern Expressive/Lyrical Group     8 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Central West Foot and Ankle Clinic
Entry: $20.001st $40          2nd $20          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
665 Modern Expressive/Lyrical Group     10 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Oxygen Recruitment
Entry: $20.001st $40          2nd $20          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
666 Modern Expressive/Lyrical Group     12 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Natalie Moase @REALTY
Entry: $20.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
667 Modern Expressive/Lyrical Group     14 Years & Under

Time Limit: 05:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Scots All Saints College
Entry: $20.001st $70          2nd $50          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
668 Modern Expressive/Lyrical Group     Open

Time Limit: 05:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Lions Club of Mount Panorama Inc
Entry: $25.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate          
669 Contemporary Group     10 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Bathurst Academy Of Dance
Entry: $20.001st $40          2nd $20          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
670 Contemporary Group     12 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Bowman Dental
Entry: $20.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
671 Contemporary Group     14 Years & Under

Time Limit: 05:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Glenray
Entry: $20.001st $70          2nd $50          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
672 Contemporary Group     Open

Time Limit: 05:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society
Entry: $25.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate          
673 Jazz Group     6 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by AICD Borovansky Syllabus

Entry: $20.001st $40          2nd $20          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
674 Jazz Group     8 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Reliance Bank
Entry: $20.001st $40          2nd $20          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
675 Jazz Group     10 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Quota Club of Bathurst International Inc.
Entry: $20.001st $40          2nd $20          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
676 Jazz Group     12 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by AICD Borovansky Syllabus

Entry: $20.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
677 Jazz Group     14 Years & Under

Time Limit: 05:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Oxygen Recruitment
Entry: $20.001st $70          2nd $50          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
678 Jazz Group     Open

Time Limit: 05:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by WeCare Bathurst
Entry: $25.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate          
679 Tap Group     6 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society
Entry: $20.001st $40          2nd $20          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
680 Tap Group     8 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Bathurst Academy Of Dance
Entry: $20.001st $40          2nd $20          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
681 Tap Group     10 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule does not apply to Private/Public School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by AICD Borovansky Syllabus

Entry: $20.001st $40          2nd $20          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
682 Tap Group     12 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society
Entry: $20.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
683 Tap Group     14 Years & Under

Time Limit: 05:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Paul Toole MP - Member for Bathurst
Entry: $20.001st $70          2nd $50          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
684 Tap Group     Open

Time Limit: 05:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Reliance Credit Union
Entry: $25.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate          
685 Entertainment Group     12 Years & Under

Time Limit: 05:00

All entrants in this event should be aware that the Entertainment Group is an Ensemble where all members of the group must perform as a whole unit. However, one or more members of the group may add a solo piece to the group act. This piece could be vocal and or dance. Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. Lip-Syncing or Vocals are permitted. To be adjudicated on entertainment value.

Sponsored by Bowman Dental Bathurst
Entry: $20.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
686 Entertainment Group     14 years and under

Time Limit: 05:00

All entrants in this event should be aware that the Entertainment Group is an Ensemble where all members of the group must perform as a whole unit. However, one or more members of the group may add a solo piece to the group act. This piece could be vocal and or dance. Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. Lip-Syncing or Vocals are permitted. To be adjudicated on entertainment value.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society
Entry: $20.001st $70          2nd $50          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
687 Entertainment Group     Open

Time Limit: 05:00

No professional/principal teachers are permitted to dance/perform in this section. All entrants in this event should be aware that the Entertainment Group is an Ensemble where all members of the group must perform as a whole unit. However, one or more members of the group may add a solo piece to the group act. This piece could be vocal and or dance. Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. Lip-Syncing or Vocals are permitted. To be adjudicated on entertainment value.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society
Entry: $25.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate          
688 Entertainment Group     Adult-18 Years & Over

Time Limit: 05:00

All members of this group must be over 18 years of age. All entrants is this event should be aware that the Entertainment Group in an Ensemble where all members of the group must perform as a whole unit. However, one or more members of the group may add a solo piece to the group act. This could be vocal and or dance. Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. Lip-Syncing or Vocals are permitted. To be adjudicated on entertainment value.

Sponsored by Rotary Club of Bathurst
Entry: $25.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate          
689 Entertainment Group Group     Adult 21 Years & Over

Time Limit: 05:00

All members of this group must be over 21 years of age. All entrants is this event should be aware that the Entertainment Group in an Ensemble where all members of the group must perform as a whole unit. However, one or more members of the group may add a solo piece to the group act. This could be vocal and or dance. Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. Lip-Syncing or Vocals are permitted. To be adjudicated on entertainment value.
Entry: $25.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate          
690 Hip Hop Group     10 Years and under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society
Entry: $20.001st $40          2nd $20          3rd $10          HC Certificate          
691 Hip Hop Group     12 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society
Entry: $20.001st $60          2nd $40          3rd $20          HC Certificate          
692 Hip Hop Group     14 years and under

Time Limit: 05:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society
Entry: $20.001st $70          2nd $50          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
693 Hip Hop Group     Open

Time Limit: 05:00

Groups must consist of at least four competitors. Each competitor may only appear twice in a section from the one studio. (This rule DOES NOT apply to Public/Private School groups). If a competitor is a bone fide student from more than one studio they may only perform two dance routines for each Dance Studio per section. There is no singing allowed in any group unless this is specified in the written description for that section. NO VOCALS PERMITTED

Sponsored by Central West Foot and Ankle Clinic
Entry: $25.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate          
694 Public or Private School Dance Group     Early Stage 1 & Stage 1

Time Limit: 04:00

Must be entered by a public/private school, and NOT a dance school. Any style of dance may be used. Lip-Syncing and Vocals are permitted. All members must be bona fide members of the school.

Sponsored by Spencer Harvey OAM
Entry: $20.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
695 Public or Private School Dance Group     Stage 2

Time Limit: 04:00

Must be entered by a public/private school, and NOT a dance school. Any style of dance may be used. Lip-Syncing and Vocals are permitted. All members must be bona fide members of the school.

Sponsored by Ron & Stephanie Camplin
Entry: $20.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
696 Public or Private School Dance Group     Stage 3

Time Limit: 04:00

Must be entered by a public/private school, and NOT a dance school. Any style of dance may be used. Lip-Syncing and Vocals are permitted. All members must be bona fide members of the school.

Sponsored by Central West Foot and Ankle Clinic
Entry: $20.001st Bannerette          2nd Bannerette          3rd Bannerette          HC Certificate          
697 Public or Private School Dance Group     Secondary School Years 7 & 8

Time Limit: 05:00

Must be entered by a public/private school, and NOT a dance school. Any style of dance may be used. Lip-Syncing and Vocals are permitted. All members must be bona fide members of the school. All years may be combined into the one group but they must be in years 7 & 8.

Sponsored by Bathurst Eisteddfod Society
Entry: $25.001st $70          2nd $50          3rd $30          HC Certificate          
698 Public or Private School Dance Group     Secondary School Years 9, 10, 11 & 12

Time Limit: 05:00

Must be entered by a public/private school, and NOT a dance school. Any style of dance may be used. Lip-Syncing and Vocals is permitted. All members must be bona fide members of the school. All years may be combined into the one group and students in years 9,10,11 & 12 may dance in this section. as long as they are a bona fide member of the school group.

Sponsored by WeCare Bathurst
Entry: $25.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate          
699 Public or Private School Dance Group     Secondary Years 7-12

Time Limit: 05:00

Must be entered by a public/private school, and NOT a dance school. Any style of dance may be used. Lip-Syncing and Vocals are permitted. All members must be bona fide members of the school. All years may be combined into the one group and students in years 7-12 may dance in this section as long as they are a bona fide member of the school group.

Sponsored by Scots All Saints College
Entry: $25.001st $100          2nd $60          3rd $40          HC Certificate