Competitions & Events 2024
8 – 12 Jan, RAD Fest 24 Workshop
Adelaide, SA
royalacademyofdance.org/whats-on
15 – 18 Jan, Victorian State Ballet Summer Dance Intensive
VSB Studios, Melbourne, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
15 – 21 Jan, Cecchetti International Residential Summer School
Melbourne, VIC
cecchettiballet.org
15 – 19 Jan, The McDonald College International Summer School
McDonald College, Sydney, NSW
mcdonald.nsw.edu.au
19 – 20 Jan, Swan Lake by Toowoomba Ballet Theatre
Empire Theatre, Toowoomba, QLD
toowoombaballettheatre.com.au
21 – 24 Jan, Comdance Modern Jazz Workshop
Gail Meade PAC Studio, Perth, WA
marilynf@comdance.org
TBA, Audition (Youth roles) for Victorian State Ballet’s Swan Lake
Launceston & Hobart, TAS
victorianstateballet.org.au/youth-ballet-company
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4 Feb, Comdance First Aid Course
Empire Creative Studios, Perth, WA
comdance.org
11 Feb, Comdance Lets Start Tapping Workshop
All That Jazz Dance Studio, Perth, WA
marilynf@comdance.org
15 – 18 Feb, Australian Classical Challenge
Venue TBA, Newcastle, NSW
australianclassicalchallenge
18 Feb, Audition for Victorian State Youth Ballet The Little Mermaid
29/10 Mirra Court, Melbourne, VIC
trybooking.com/CNLBI
24 – 25 Feb, Swan Lake by Victorian State Ballet
Melbourne, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
25 Feb, Cecchetti The William Carse Young Performers Award
Ministry of Dance, Melbourne, VIC
cecchettiballet.org
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1 – 3 Mar, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Perth, WA
fydentry.com
3 Mar, Audition for Melbourne Youth Ballet Companies A Midsummer Nights Dream
Venue TBA, VIC
melbourneyouthballetcompany.com.au
3 Mar, Comdance Jazz Exam Dance Workshop
Conroy Dance Centre, Brisbane, QLD
Helent@comdance.org
3 Mar, Swan Lake by The Victorian State Ballet
West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
9 – 10 Mar, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Morwell, VIC
fydentry.com
16 Mar, Audition (youth roles) for Victorian State Ballet’s Swan Lake
Concourse Theatre, Sydney, NSW
trybooking.com/CNGPS
16 – 17 Mar, RAD Jaqueline Moreland Awards
St Johns Anglican College Auditorium, Forest Lake, QLD
royalacademyofdance.org
17 Mar, Cecchetti Masterclasses
Transit Studios, Melbourne, VIC
cecchettiballet.org
17 Mar, Comdance Tap & Theatrical workshop
Ministry of Dance, Melbourne, VIC
Laurend@comdance.org
17 Mar, The Sleeping Beauty by Victorian State Ballet
Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
19 Mar, Cecchetti Lucie Audition
Perth School of Ballet, Perth, WA
cecchettiballet.org
24 Mar, The Sleeping Beauty by Victorian State Ballet
Bunjjil Place, Narre Warren, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
26 Mar, Cecchetti State Medal Awards
Immanuel College, Adelaide, SA
cecchettiballet.org
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6 Apr, RAD Joan and Monica Halliday Awards Finals
Venue TBA, NSW
royalacademyofdance.org
6 – 7 Apr, CARNIVAL Dance Challenge (Solos)
Engadine Community Centre, Sydney, NSW
carnivaldance.com.au
6 -7 Apr, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Echuca, VIC
fydentry.com
7 Apr, RAD Isobel Anderson Awards Finals
Venue TBA, NSW
royalacademyofdance.org
7 Apr, Cecchetti Choreographic Competition
McDonald College, Sydney, NSW
cecchettiballet.org
7 – 8 Apr, Comdance Major Ballet Course
Venue TBA, Perth, WA
marilynf@comdance.org
10 Apr, Beauty and the Beast by Victorian State Ballet
Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
12 – 13 Apr, Beauty and the Beast by Toowoomba Ballet Theatre
Empire Theatre, Toowoomba, QLD
toowoombaballettheatre.com.au
12 – 13 Apr, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Adelaide, SA
fydentry.com
12 – 14 Apr, Evolution Dance Competition
Windsor function Centre, Windsor, NSW
evolutiondancecomp.com
14 Apr, Cecchetti Team Australia Selection and Awards
Victorian College of The Arts Secondary School, Melbourne, VIC
cecchettiballet.org
14 Apr, Cecchetti Team Australia Selection and Awards
Venue TBA, WA
cecchettiballet.org
15 Apr, AICD NSW Ballet Awards and Houston Ballet Academy Scholarship
Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Sydney, NSW
ballet.org.au/events-scholarships
15 Apr, AICD NSW Ballet Awards and Houston Ballet Academy Scholarship
Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Sydney, NSW
ballet.org.au/events-scholarships
20 – 21 Apr, Swan Lake by Victorian State Ballet
Concourse Theatre, Sydney, NSW
victorianstateballet.org.au
21 Apr, Cecchetti Choreographic Competition
Coburg Secondary College, Melbourne, VIC
cecchettiballet.org
26 – 27 Apr, Snow White by Victorian State Ballet
Lighthouse theatre, Warrnambool, VIC
www.victorianstateballet.org.au
27 Apr – 31 May, St George Dance Eisteddfod (solos)
Hurstville Entertainment Centre, NSW
stgeorgedanceeisteddfod.com.au
27 – 28 Apr, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Melbourne, VIC
fydentry.com
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5 May, Cecchetti Medal Awards
McDonald College, Sydney, NSW
cecchettiballet.org
11 May, A Midsummer Nights Dream by Melbourne Youth Ballet Company
Venue TBA, VIC
melbourneyouthballetcompany.com.au
9 – 12 May (TBC), Evolution Dance Competition
Guilford Young College, Hobart, TAS
evolutiondancecomp.com
13 May, Cecchetti Lucies Audition
Thomas Dixon Centre, Brisbane, QLD
cecchettiballet.org
14 – 16 May, Evolution Dance Competition (solos)
Ipswich Civic Centre, Ipswich, QLD
evolutiondancecomp.com
14 May – 2 June, Cowra Eisteddfod
Cowra Civic Centre, Darling St, Cowra, NSW
cowraeisteddfod.com.au
17 – 19 May, The Little Mermaid by Victorian State Ballet
Karralyka Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
18 – 19 May, Moondance 2024
UOW Wollongong, NSW
moondancemedia.com
17 – 19 May, Evolution Dance Competition (groups)
Venue TBA, Brisbane, QLD
evolutiondancecomp.com
17 May – 10 June, Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge
St Johns Anglican College / Brisbane City Hall, QLD
bpacdance.org.au
18 – 19 May, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Mackay, QLD
fydentry.com
18 – 19 May, Follow Your Dreams Competitions (juniors)
Melbourne, VIC
fydentry.com
18 May, St George Dance Eisteddfod (Classical scholarship/groups)
19 May, St George Dance Eisteddfod (theatrical groups)
Hurstville Entertainment Centre, NSW
stgeorgedanceeisteddfod.com.au
19 May, Comdance Progressive Classical Grades Workshop
Venue TBA, Perth, WA
marilynf@comdance.org
19 May, Comdance Tap Exam Dance Workshop
JAL Dance Centre, Brisbane, QLD
Helent@comdance.org
19 May, Comdance Jazz Workshop
Ministry of Dance, Melbourne, VIC
Laurend@comdance.org
19th, 25 & 26 May, St George Dance Eisteddfod (theatrical groups)
Hurstville Entertainment Centre, NSW
stgeorgedanceeisteddfod.com.au
23 – 25 May, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Adelaide, SA
fydentry.com
24 – 25 May, Beauty and the Beast by Victorian State Ballet
Canberra Theatre Stage, Canberra, ACT
victorianstateballet.org.au
25 – 26 May, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Melbourne, VIC
fydentry.com
26 – 31 May, Evolution Dance Competition
Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre, Singapore
evolutiondancecomp.com
30 May – 3 June, RAD, West Australia Festival of Dance
Venue TBA, WA
royalacademyofdance.org/whats-on
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1 – 2 June, CARNIVAL Dance Challenge (Solos)
Gungahlin College Theatre, Canberra, ACT
carnivaldance.com.au
1 June, Swan Lake by Victorian State Ballet
Cowes Cultural and Community Centre, Cowes, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
1 – 2 June, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Mount Gambier, SA
fydentry.com
7 June, Snow Queen by Victorian State Ballet
Cessnock Performing Arts Centre, Cessnock, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
7 – 10 June, Coffs Harbour & District Eisteddfod – (Groups / Educational Dance weekend)
Coffs Harbour Senior College, Coffs Harbour, NSW
coffseisteddfod.org.au
8 June, Snow Queen by Victorian State Ballet
Laycock Street Community Theatre, Gosford, NSW
victorianstateballet.org.au
14 – 16 June, Australian Classical Challenge
Erindale Theatre, Canberra, ACT
australianclassicalchallenge
14 – 22 June, Coffs Harbour & district Eisteddfod – (Solos)
Coffs Harbour Jetty Memorial Theatre, Coffs Harbour, NSW
coffseisteddfod.org.au
15 – 16 June, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Wollongong, NSW
fydentry.com
16 June, AICD, New Zealand School of Dance Scholarship
Victoria College of the Arts Secondary School, Melbourne, VIC
ballet.org.au/events-scholarships
16 June, Comdance Classical Workshop
Ministry of Dance, Melbourne, VIC
Laurend@comdance.org
21 – 23 June, Comdance Born to Perform Festival (troupes)
Newnam College, Perth, WA
comdance.org
21 – 30 June, Comdance Born to Perform Festival
Redcliffe Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD
comdance.org
22 – 23 June, CARNIVAL Dance Challenge (troupes)
Gungahlin College Theatre, Canberra, ACT
carnivaldance.com.au
22 – 23 June, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Canberra, ACT
fydentry.com
22 – 23 June, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Albury, NSW
fydentry.com
22 – 23 June, QLD State Awards Townsville
Upper Ross PCYC, Townsville, QLD
adatheatre.com.au
23 June, Snow White by Victoria State Ballet
Frankston Arts centre, Frankston, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
23 June – 7 July, Comdance Born to Perform Dance Competition
Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre, Melbourne, VIC
comdance.org
25 June – 1 July, Swan Lake on tour by Toowoomba Ballet Theatre
Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Maryborough, Caloundra, Brisbane, QLD
toowoombaballettheatre.com.au
27 June, Swan Lake by Victorian State Ballet
Paranaple Arts Centre, Devonport, TAS
victorianstateballet.org.au
28 June, Swan Lake by Victorian State Ballet
Princess Theatre, Launceston, TAS
victorianstateballet.org.au
28 June – 4 July, Comdance Born to Perform Festival (Solo, duo & trio)
St Hilda’s Anglican School, Perth, WA
comdance.org
29 – 30 July, Swan Lake by Victorian State Ballet
Theatre Royal, Hobart, TAS
victorianstateballet.org.au
June, AICD, South Australia Ballet Awards
Venue TBA, SA
ballet.org.au/events-scholarships
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July, Cecchetti Ballet Lucie Saranova Memorial Award
cecchettiballet.org
3 July, The Little Mermaid by Victorian State Ballet
Roola Boola Arts Festival, Melbourne, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
3 – 7 July, Evolution Dance Competition
Gungahlin College Theatre, Canberra, ACT
evolutiondancecomp.com
6 July, Cecchetti Lucies Final
Sydney, NSW
cecchettiballet.org
6 – 7 July, CARINIVAL Dance Challenge (Solos)
Carwatha College Performing Arts Centre, Melbourne, VIC
carnivaldance.com.au
6 – 13 July, BDA Shire Festival of Dance (solos)
Woolooware High School, Woolooware, NSW – Solos
bdadance.com.au
7 July, The Little Mermaid by Victorian State Ballet
Swan Hill Town Hall, Swan Hill, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
12 – 14 July, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Melbourne, VIC
fydentry.com
12 – 15 July, 2024 ADA Dance Championships Thailand
Thailand Cultural Centre, Bangkok
adatheatre.com.au
13 – 24 July, Gold Coast Eisteddfod (solos)
Broadbeach Cultural Precinct, Broadbeach QLD
goldcoasteisteddfod.com.au
15 – 17 July, Evolution Dance Competition
Papa Hou Theatre, Christchurch, NZ
evolutiondancecomp.com
19 – 21 July, Comdance Ballet Seminar
Conroy Dance Centre, Brisbane, QLD
Helent@comdance.org
19 – 22 July, Evolution Dance Competition
Venue TBA, Melbourne VIC
evolutiondancecomp.com
19 – 22 July, Swan Lake by The McDonald College
Sydney, NSW
mcdonald.nsw.edu.au
20 – 21 July, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Ulladulla, NSW
fydentry.com
20 – 21 July, CARNIVAL Dance challenge (troupes)
Clubbe Hall, Mittagong, NSW
carnivaldance.com.au
21 – 27 July, Cecchetti International Classical Ballet Competition
Michigan, USA
cecchettiballet.org
23 – 28 July, Evolution Dance Competition
Brolga Theatre, Maryborough, QLD
evolutiondancecomp.com
26 July – 4 August, Quota Beenleigh City of Logan eisteddfod (groups)
Logan entertainment Centre, Logan , QLD
quotabeenleigheisteddfod.org
27 July, Swan Lake by Victorian State Ballet
Wangarrata Performing Arts Centre & Convention Centre, Wangarrata, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
27 – 28 July, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Hobart, TAS
fydentry.com
27 – 28 July, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Lismore, NSW
fydentry.com
28 July, RAD South Australia RAD Awards
AC Arts, Light Square, Adelaide, SA
royalacademyofdance.org
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1 – 4 Aug, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Perth, WA
fydentry.com
2 – 3 Aug, Beauty and the Beast by Victorian State Ballet
Albury Entertainment Centre, Albury NSW
victorianstateballet.org.au
2 – 5 Aug, Evolution Dance Competition
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT
evolutiondancecomp.com
2 – 4 Aug, BDA – Shire Dance Festival (groups)
Hurstville Entertainment Centre, NSW
bdadance.com.au
3 – 4 Aug, Follow Your Dreams Competition
Christchurch, NZ
fydentry.com
3 – 4 Aug, National Dance Championships Hollywood Bound
Sydney, NSW
showcasedance.com
4, 11 & 25 Aug, RAD, Shirley Treacy Awards
Venue TBA, QLD
royalacademyofdance.org
5 – 6 Aug, St George Dance Eisteddfod (school groups)
Hurstville Entertainment Centre, NSW
stgeorgedanceeisteddfod.com.au
7 – 11 Aug, Evolution dance Competition
Marana Auditorium, Sydney, NSW
evolutiondancecomp.com
8 Aug, Victorian State Ballet (TBA)
The Drum Theatre, Dandenong, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
9 – 10 Aug, Showcase National Dance Championships
Cairns, QLD
showcasedance.com
9 – 18 Aug, Gold Coast Eisteddfod (groups)
HOTA (Home of the Arts), Surfers Paradise, QLD
goldcoasteisteddfod.com.au
10 – 11 Aug, Beauty and the Beast by Victorian State Ballet
The Drum Theatre, Dandenong, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
10 – 11 Aug, Follow Your Dreams Competition
Melbourne, VIC
fydentry.com
11 Aug, Enrico Cecchetti Medal Award Finals
Melbourne, VIC
cecchettiballet.org
14 – 22 Aug, Evolution Dance Competition
Golden grove Arts Centre, Adelaide, SA
evolutiondancecomp.com
16 – 17 Aug, Showcase National Dance Championships
Melbourne, VIC
showcasedance.com
16 – 18 Aug, Beauty and the Beast by Victorian State Ballet
Karralyka Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
18 Aug, Comdance Jazz Seminar
Conroy Dance Centre, Brisbane, QLD
Helent@comdance.org
23 – 25 Aug, Follow Your Dreams Competition
Adelaide, SA
fydentry.com
23 – 24 Aug, Showcase National Dance Championships
Adelaide, SA
showcasedance.com
23 – 25 Aug, Evolution Dance Competition
Ignatius Park College, Townsville, QLD
evolutiondancecomp.com
24 Aug, Cinderella by Victorian State Ballet
Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
24 – 25 Aug, Gold Coast Eisteddfod (school groups)
A. B. Paterson College Theatre, Arundel, QLD
goldcoasteisteddfod.com.au
24 – 25 Aug, Quota Beenleigh City of Logan Eisteddfod (small groups)
Crete Street Theatre, Beenleigh, QLD
quotabeenleigheisteddfod.org
26 Aug, Comdance Tap Seminar
Conroy Dance Centre, Brisbane, QLD
Helent@comdance.org
28 Aug – 1 Sept, Evolution Dance Competition
Hawkins Theatre, Auckland, NZ
evolutiondancecomp.com
29 Aug – 4 Sept, Quota Beenleigh City of Logan Eisteddfod (solo/duo/trio)
Crete Street Theatre Beenleigh, QLD
quotabeenleigheisteddfod.org
30 Aug – 1 Sept, National Dance Championships Hollywood Bound
Sydney, NSW
https://www.showcasedance.com/
31 Aug – 1 Sept, CARNIVAL Dance Challenge, (troupes)
Carwatha College Performing Arts Centre, Melbourne, VIC
carnivaldance.com.au
TBA Aug, Audition for Melbourne Youth Ballet Companies Giselle
Venue TBA, VIC
melbourneyouthballetcompany.com.au
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1 Sept, RAD, Shirley Treacy Awards
Venue TBA, QLD
royalacademyofdance.org
3 – 8 Sept, Evolution Dance Competition
Corpus Christi College, Perth, WA
evolutiondancecomp.com
7 Sept, RAD, Betsy Sawers Memorial Awards
Venue TBA, ACT
royalacademyofdance.org
7 – 8 Sept, Follow Your Dreams Competition
Canberra, ACT
fydentry.com
7 – 8 Sept, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Auckland NZ
fydentry.com
7 – 8 Sept, Showcase National Dance Championships
Canberra, ACT
showcasedance.com
7 – 8 Sept, Swan Lake by Victorian State Ballet
Manning Entertainment Theatre, Taree, NSW
victorianstateballet.org.au
11 – 15 Sept, Evolution Dance Competition
Broadbeach Cultural Centre, Gold Coast, QLD
evolutiondancecomp.com
14 – 15 Sept, CARNIVAL Dance Challenge, troupes
Casula Powerhouse, Casula, NSW
carnivaldance.com.au
14 – 21 Sept, Townsville Eisteddfod
Townsville Civic Theatre, South Townsville, QLD
townsvilleeisteddfod.org
15 Sept, Audition for Victorian State Youth Ballet Pre Professional Program
VSB Studios, Melbourne, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au/auditions
15 Sept, RAD, Audrey Nicholls Award
Venue TBA, VIC
royalacademyofdance.org
19 Sept – 2 Oct, Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod
Founders Theatre, Mount Helen
Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat, Ballarat Central, VIC
royalsouthstreet.com.au
20 – 22 Sept, Evolution Dance Competition
St Andrews Catholic College, Cairns, QLD
evolutiondancecomp.com
21 – 22 Sept, National Dance Championships Hollywood Bound
Gosford, NSW
showcasedance.com
21 – 22 Sept, Beauty and the Beast by Victorian State Theatre
Bathurst Entertainment Centre, Bathurst, NSW
victorianstateballet.org.au
21 – 23 Sept, Follow Your Dreams Competitions
Darwin, NT
fydentry.com
28 Sept – 4 Oct, South Australian Stage Dancing Society Eisteddfod
Venue TBC, Adelaide, SA
saeisteddfod.com.au
29 – 30 Sept, NSW State Awards
Engadine Community Centre, Sydney, NSW
adatheatre.com.au
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4 -5 Oct, Showcase National Dance Championships
Darwin, NT
showcasedance.com
5 Oct, Swan Lake by Victorian State Ballet
Bunjil Place, Narre Warren, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
5 – 6 Oct, Follow Your Dreams Competition
Canberra, ACT
fydentry.com
8 Oct, Queensland Cecchetti Awards
Venue TBA, QLD
cecchettiballet.org
8 – 10 Oct, Follow Your Dreams Competition
Launceston, TAS
fydentry.com
12 Oct, The Nutcracker by Victorian State Ballet
Karralyka Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
13 Oct, Giselle by Melbourne Youth Ballet Company
Venue TBA, VIC
melbourneyouthballetcompany.com.au
13 Oct, The Nutcracker by Victorian State Ballet
Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
18 – 19 Oct, Showcase National Dance Championships
Launceston, TAS
showcasedance.com
20 Oct, QLD State Awards Rockhampton
Walter Reid Community Centre, Rockhampton, QLD
adatheatre.com.au
19 – 20 Oct, RAD, Susan Sargison Awards & Joan Burnett Scholarship
Venue TBA, TAS
royalacademyofdance.org
19 – 20 Oct, Follow Your Dreams Competition (juniors)
Melbourne, VIC
fydentry.com
25 – 27 Oct, Showcase National Dance Championships
Sydney, NSW
showcasedance.com
26 – 27 Oct, Follow Your Dreams Competition (Seniors)
Melbourne, VIC
fydentry.com
27 Oct, Cecchetti Classical Master Class
Transit Dance, Melbourne, VIC
cecchettiballet.org
31 Oct – 3 Nov, Evolution Dance Competition
Yeppoon Town Hall, Yeppoon, QLD
evolutiondancecomp.com
TBA, AICD, Junior Classical Ballet Awards Victoria
Venue TBA, VIC
ballet.org.au
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1 Nov, Comdance Queensland Convention
Venue TBA, Brisbane, QLD
Helent@comdance.org
3 Nov, RAD, Kathleen Gorham Memorial Awards
Venue TBA, VIC
royalacademyofdance.org
9 Nov, The Nutcracker by Victorian State Ballet
Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
17 Nov, An Evening of Classical Ballet by The McDonald College
Sydney, NSW
mcdonald.nsw.edu.au
17 Nov, RAD, Diana De Vos Awards
Venue TBA, WA
royalacademyofdance.org
17 Nov, The Nutcracker by Victorian State Ballet
West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
24 Nov, Sleeping Beauty by Victorian State Ballet
Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
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7 Dec, Snow White by Victorian State Ballet
Swan Hill Town Hall, Swan Hill, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au
13 – 14 Dec, The Nutcracker by Victorian State Ballet
Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin, NT
victorianstateballet.org.au
15 Dec, Swan Lake by Victorian State Ballet
Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo, VIC
victorianstateballet.org.au