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 Abermain

Abermain Eisteddfod
Abermain

Catherine Parsons - Hon Secretary
02 4930 8000
PO Box 46 ABERMAIN NSW 2326

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Vocal;Instrumental; Speech & Drama; Tap; Ballet.

Year Established - 1917





 Adamstown

Adamstown Lions Club Inc.
Adamstown

Kim Barker - Secretary
02 4957 5020
PO Box 29 ADAMSTOWN NSW 2289

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Scholarships.

Year Established - 1968





 Adelaide SA

South Australia Stage Dancing Society Inc.
South Australia Eisteddfod

September/October
Entries close: Early June

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Tap, Song & Tap, Song & Dance, Jazz, Hip Hop/Funk
Character, National Character, Classical, Contemporary

SYLLABUS AVAILABLE ONLINE:

Ms Jenny Grigg – Secretary
Tel: 0408 089 394

PO Box 6249, Halifax Street
Adelaide SA 5000
secretary@saeisteddfod.com.au

PRINCIPAL AWARDS:
Trophies/Prize Money offered for all Sections
Championships, Scholarships
www.saeisteddfod.com.au





 Albury Wodonga

Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod

Mark Dixen
02 - 6025 5435
aweisteddfod@dragnet.com.au

PO Box 373 ALBURY NSW 2640

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Music, Dance, Radio, Debating, Highland, Speech, Drama and Gymnastics

www.awesightandsound.com.au

Year Established - pre 1938





 Armidale

Armidale Eisteddfod Society Inc.

www.armidale-eisteddfod.org.au/contacts

PO Box 666 ARMIDALE NSW 2350

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Instrumental, Speech & Drama, Vocal
PRINCIPAL AWARDS:
$500 championship open to any instrument (age to 23 yrs.)
or voice (19 to 30 yrs.)

www.armidale-eisteddfod.org.au

Year Established - 1984




Armidale

New England Dance Eisteddfod

Styles include:
Classical, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary,
Tap, National, Hip Hop, Championships

Usually last week in May each year.
Syllabus available Feb each year.

Contacts: President - Jan Shepherd 0428 840 326








 Balmain

Energy Express Eisteddfod
Inner West Region
Sydney Secondary College,
Terry St Balmain

Dates:
22rd July – 24th July (Senior Weekend)
&
29th July – 31st July (Junior Weekend)


Ages
6/U, 8/U, 10/U, 12/U, 14/U, 16 and Open

Styles
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pointe, Modern, Contemporary, Vocal

Contact
Rachael Lonsdale 0419 410 920

Please email
rsdproductions@bigpond.com
for a Syllabus





 Bankstown

Australian Dance Challenge
Website:
www.australiandancechallenge.com
(entire syllabus available online)

Phone: 0402 119 073

E-mail:
ben@australiandancechallenge.com

Bankstown Town Hall

Massive stage, huge audience capacity,
plenty of dressing room space, amazing facilities.

Our Troupe weekend is EPIC!
- panel of 3 judges
- excellent venue
- professional light and sound
- great prizes
- exciting atmosphere

We now have sections for all dance styles,
plus Singing and Drama/Acting!!!!

Download our online syllabus now…
www.australiandancechallenge.com





Bankstown

D*ancer Events & Workshops
~in conjunction with
PICNIC POINT DANCE FESTIVAL
August and October
For update information please "click our logo" to visit our website.

Email: picnicpointdancefestival@hotmail.com






 Bathurst

Bathurst Eisteddfod Society Inc

N. Ramsay - Secretary
Tel./Fax: 02 - 6331 5806
ramsayin@lisp.com.au

PO Box 432 BATHURST NSW 2795

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Dance, Speech & Drama, Vocal & Instrumental

PRINCIPAL AWARDS:
Operatic Aria - $2,500;

Jack Larsen Memorial Silver Salver -
Dance, Speech, Vocal/Instrumental Senior Scholarships $400, $200,
Junior Scholarships $200

www.bathursteisteddfod.org.au

Year Established - 1946




 Bexley

Stage Fever Performance Event

Venue has moved to Illawong





 Bonnyrigg

Energy Express
Greater West Troupe Challenge

29th 30th April & 1st May

Venue has moved to...
Campbelltown High School,
Beverly St Campbelltown.


Ages - U/6 – OPEN
Styles - Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary

Contact - Rachael Lonsdale 0419 410 920

Please email
rsdproductions@bigpond.com
for a Syllabus





 Broken Hill

BROKEN HILL EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC.

Marilyn Harris - Publicity Officer
08  8087 9585
thestudio@westnet.com.au

PO Box 508 BROKEN HILL NSW 2880

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Piano, Vocal, Choral, Instrumental, Speech & Drama

Year Established - 1970




 Burwood

Inner West Eisteddfod Inc.
 Burwood
info@iwe.org.au
Halina Dallas
02 9798 9700

PO Box 184 BURWOOD NSW 2134


Year Established - 1987




 Caboolture

South East Queensland Performing Arts Festival Inc.

Any queries or questions? Please email the Coordinator.
Email: seqperformingartsfestival@gmail.com
Phone: 0418 692 007

www.seqpaf.org.au






 Campbelltown

Dance Blitz
Dates Held: March & August
Entries Close: February & June

Contact
Amy  0412293177
danceblitz@live.com.au

Categories Offered:
Solo's and Duo/Trio's
Slow Tap, Fast Tap, Straight Tap, Waltz Tap, Ensemble Tap, Jazz, Song & Tap,
Song & Soft Shoe, Song Only, Classical, Modern Expressive, Modern Contemporary,
Demi Character, National Character, Hip Hop, Improvisations, Championships,
Student Choreography.

we also have eliminations - solo's / duo / trios in jazz, modern, hip hop

Troupe Sections
Tap, Jazz, Song and Dance, Classical, Modern Expressive, Modern Contemporary,
Hip Hop/Funk, Revue, Adult Jazz, Adult Tap




Age Groups -
4/u, 6/u, 8/u, 10/u, 12/u, 14/u, 16/u, Open Age, Adult

Year Established: 2005





Campbelltown

Dance & Dazzle Festival
June 4th - 19th
Ambarvale High School,
Rosemeadow
P.O. Box 252 Macarthur Square 2560
Contact Rhonda  0417 117 233





Campbelltown

Energy Express
Greater West Troupe Challenge

29th 30th April & 1st May

Campbelltown High School,
Beverly St Campbelltown.


Ages - U/6 – OPEN
Styles - Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary

Contact - Rachael Lonsdale 0419 410 920

Please email
rsdproductions@bigpond.com
for a Syllabus





Campbelltown

Macarthur District Eisteddfod

Anne Payne - Coordinator
Tel: 02 - 4626 1398

enquiries@macpas.org.au

PO Box 899 CAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560

MacPAS Awards are in ALL Sections with prizes of
$400 (1st), $200 (2nd) & $100 (3rd)

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Vocal, Piano, Strings, Woodwind , Brass, Speech & Drama,
Dance, School Choral, School Bands

www.macpas.org.au

Year Established - 1983





Campbelltown

Campbelltown
Spring Dance Festival
St Helens Park

Dates
Vocals and Dance October  5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th & 30th
Troupes 22nd & 23rd October 2011
Closing date is August 14th 2011

Sections Include
Vocal, Choreography Fast, Slow, Waltz, Ensemble, Medium Character Tap
Jazz, Expressive, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Classical, Demi-character,
Song & Dance/Tap, Improvisations.
Troupes, Solos, Duo/Trio Ages from 3/u to Adults.


Contact Rhonda on
0407 437 744
rhondas@three.com.au





Campbelltown

Top Hat Dance Eisteddfod
Campbelltown

02 46251761





 Carlingford

Energy Express Eisteddfod
Western Region
Roselea Community Centre,
645 Pennant Hills Rd Carlingford

Dates:
14, 15 & 16th October

Ages
6/U, 8/U, 10/U, 12/U, 14/U, 16 and Open

Styles
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pointe, Modern, Contemporary, Vocal

Contact
Rachael Lonsdale 0419 410 920

Please email
rsdproductions@bigpond.com
for a Syllabus





 Castle Hill

Curtain Call Festival
Castle Hill

Carol Murray or Debbie Hubbard
02 9832 9988 (Tues, Wed, Sat)

11A Excelsior Avenue CASTLE HILL NSW 2154

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Vocal

Year Established - 1985



Castle Hill

Dynamic Dance Festival
Castle Hill

Carol Murray or Debbie Hubbard
02 9832 9988 (Tues, Wed, Sat)

11A Excelsior Avenue CASTLE HILL NSW 2154

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Dance

Year Established - 1985



Castle Hill

Foottapper Spring Festival
Castle Hill
Castle Hill High School
October
Categories Offered:
tap, jazz, classical, modern, contempory, school groupes,
acrobatics, hip-hop, singing & troupes

Contact:
Jan Morris Mobile: 0424 936 469

jannmor@optusnet.com.au


Year Established: 1998



Castle Hill

2011 Hills Dance Eisteddfod
Castle Hill High School, Castle Hill

Troupes only weekend
Saturday June 25th
12&u, 14&u and open age troupes
Sunday June 26th
6&u, 8&u, and 10 &u troupes

For all enquiries please call
Gabriela on 0414 245 665
or alternatively email - info@hillsdancefactory.com.au

Performance Entry Fees
Troupes - $15.00

Canteen Facilities are available with hot / cold meals & snacks.

Entry Fees
Adults - $8.00
Children (4yrs +) - $4.00
Seniors/Pensioners - $4.00





 Casula

D*ancer Events & Workshops
~in conjunction with
PICNIC POINT DANCE FESTIVAL
August and October
For update information please "click our logo" to visit our website.

Email: picnicpointdancefestival@hotmail.com





Casula

THE EISTEDFOD OF THE  ARTS

DATE:
MAY 22nd  2011

VENUE:
CASULA POWERHOUSE ARTS CENTRE
 #1 CASULA ROAD CASULA

CLOSING DATE:
MAY 2ND 2011
LATE ENTRIES WILL INCUR A $5.00 LATE FEE PER ENTRY

ENTRY FEE:
TROUPE:               $10.00
DUO'S & TRIO'S:     $12.00
SINGING GROUP:    $10.00
SINGING SOLO:     $10.00

PROGRAMMES:
TO BE ORDERED WITH ENTRY
$15.00 INCLUDES POSTAGE

ENQUIRIES:
DEBRA - 96018924 MON - WED ONLY

Email request for an entry form
deby@stagestruck.com.au

MAIL ENTRIES TO:
EISTEDDFOD CO-ORDINATOR
STAGE STRUCK
51 LEACOCKS LANE CASULA NSW 2170




 Caulfield East

Beachside Dance Festival
Glen Eira Performing Arts Centre
Glen Eira Secondary College 76 Booran rd,
Caulfield East VIC 3145

Dates for 2011 are:
Saturday 7th May from 9am
Saturday 14th May from 9am
Sunday 15th May from 2pm
Saturday 21st May from 9am
Sunday 22nd May from 2pm
Saturday 28th May from 9am
Sunday 29th May from 2pm

Beachside Dance Festival Committee
Dorothy McGrath     PH: 03 9772 2369
Email: beachsidefestival@hotmail.com

Website: www.wix.com/beachside/beachside-comps





 Central Coast

CENTRAL COAST EISTEDDFOD INC.

For ALL  "up to date" information Please visit our website
www.centralcoasteisteddfod.com.au

Or Contact Ishbel Beadle
0432 179 258
ishbel@optusnet.com.au

PO Box 6011 WEST GOSFORD NSW 2250


Year Established - 1975



The Central Coast's
DANCE ATTACK CHALLENGE
September / October

Wyong High School Alison Rd Wyong
Ph 02 43 588 488

PO Box 3437 Tuggerah NSW  2259




 Dural

The Hills Dance Spectacular
is Held in August
For more info "click" the logo-link above to visit our website.

Held at...
Pacific Hills School Auditorium
(big stage, and seats 1200)
Pacific Hills is located in Sydney’s North West approximately 35km from the Sydney CBD.
The School is situated in a safe and attractive semi-rural environment in Dural,
surrounded by private acreage and bushland reserve,
with a National Park close by.

Contact:-
thehillsdancespectacular@hotmail.com

www.thehillsdancespectacular.synthasite.com









 Coffs Harbour


Coffs Harbour
May/June
Entries Close: 31st March

Kate Parker - Secretary
02 6658 3032

info@coffseisteddfod.org.au
PO Box 725 COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Dance, Instrumental, Vocal, Piano, Speech and Drama, Schools Days

www.coffseisteddfod.org.au

Year Established - 1972






 Colyton

EXTREME
Dance Challenge

Colyton High School - Carpenter St, Colyton NSW
(Minutes from M4 and M7, just off the Great Western Hwy).

Held: MAY


SECTIONS:

Solo Sections - Jazz, Classical, Hip Hop/Funk, Tap, Modern/Contemporary
Song and Dance, Singing, Acrobatics, Entertainment, Student Choreography

Championship – Jazz, Tap

Improvisation - Jazz, Tap, Modern

Scholarship - Any style of Dance

Duo/Trio - Jazz/Funk/Hip Hop, Tap, Modern

Troupe - Jazz, Classical, Hip Hop/Funk, Tap, Modern/Contemporary,
Musical Theatre/Entertainment, Acrobatics

AGE GROUPS
6/U, 8/U, 10/U, 12/U, 14/U, 15 & Over


Enquires:

Janine -  0405271102            Rose -  0405290068
(Between 10am - 5pm / Monday - Friday)

extremedancechallenge@hotmail.com

TROPHIES AWARDED FOR THE...
- THE HIGHEST SCORING JUNIOR TROUPE WITHIN THE EISTEDDFOD
- THE HIGHEST SCORING SENIOR TROUPE WITHIN THE EISTEDDFOD
- MOST ENTERTAINING TROUPE WITHIN THE EISTEDDFOD
- MOST OUTSTANDING DANCE TROUPE CHOROGRAPHY WITHIN THE EISTEDDFOD
- MOST OUTSTANDING SOLO PERFORMER

WINNERS OF THESE 5 SECTIONS WILL RECEIVE FREE ENTRY
FOR THE SAME SECTION IN THE NEXT EXTREME DANCE CHALLENGE.

A professional video/dvd operator and photographer will be available on the day.





 Condoblin

Outback Eisteddfod
Condoblin

September
Entries Close: July

The Secretary
Tel: 02 - 6896 2209       02 - 6895 2277
Fax: 02 - 6896 2286
pt075@westserv.net.au

PO Box 352  CONDOBLIN NSW 2877

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Dance, Speech & Drama, Organ, Piano, Instrumental, Vocal


Year Established - 1999






 Cowra

Cowra Eisteddfod Inc.
Cowra

Val Carpenter - Co. Secretary
Tel/Fax: 02 - 6342 1426

cowraeisteddfod@yahoo.com.au

PO Box 193 COWRA NSW 2794

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Opera, Choral, Musical Comedy, Pianoforte, Dance, Instrumental, Vocal & Speech.

PRINCIPAL AWARDS:
Operatic Aria Championship - $6,000 First Prize - total of $8,000 in prizes;
Open Choir - $1,000; Music Theatre - $500;
Vocal Scholarship - $1,500;
$1,000 Scholarships for each - Instrumental, Speech & Drama, Ballet & Dance


Year Established - 1953





 Cranebrook

SHAKE YA SHIMMY

Contact Name: TARA THOMPSON

Ph: 029627 7754     NSW 2770     Mob: 0421492208

Email: dontar@optusnet.com.au

Categories Offered:
JAZZ, TAP, BALLET, MODERN, CONTEMPORARY,
SINGING, DEMI CHARACTER, HIP HOP, ACROBATS,
FUNK, PARENTS TROUPE, SCHOOL GROUPS,
IMPRO, WALTZ TAP, SLOW TAP, FAST TAP, ENSEMBLE TAP,
SONG AND DANCE AND STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY.

Year Established: 2006





Cranebrook

Elite Dance Challenge
Sydney's Premier Troupe Challenge

10th & 11th Sept 2011
Cranebrook NSW

Contact: elite11@tpg.com.au
for further information.





 Dee Why

Northern Beaches Eisteddfod Inc.

April - June
Entries Close: March

Beverley Hull - Secretary
Tel/Fax: 02 9981 2470
PO Box 689  1 DEE WHY NSW 2099

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Piano, Instrumental, Vocal, Pipe Organ, Speech & Drama, Dance, Ballet

PRINCIPAL AWARDS:
Classical Ballet Scholarship - $1,000
Jazz Scholarship - $1,000
The Entertainers Vocal - $1,000
Vocal Intermediate Championship - $750

www.northernbeacheseisteddfod.com.au

Year Established - 1953






 Doonside
The Ultimate Danz Spectacular

Venue :
Doonside Technology High School,
Power Street Doonside, NSW.

Dates:
Solo’s/Duo/Trio’s -
30th July, & 31st July 2011
(if needed 13th August 2011)


Troupes -
14th August 2011
(If needed 13th August Afternoon)

ENQUIRIES -
0415 369 196
(Between 10am - 5pm / Monday - Friday)

ultimatedanzspectacular@hotmail.com

SECTIONS

Solo Sections -
Jazz Classical Hip Hop/Funk  Tap Modern/Contemporary Song and Dance
Singing Acrobatics Entertainment Demi Character Student Choreography

Championship -
Jazz Tap

Improvisation -
Jazz Tap Modern

Scholarship -
Any style of Dance (Cash Prizes)

Duo/Trio -
Jazz/Funk/Hip Hop Tap Modern

Troupe -
Jazz Classical Modern / Contemporary Tap Hip Hop / Funk
Musical Theatre / Entertainment Acrobatics Revue

School Section -
Primary School - Any Style

Secondary School -
Any Style

AGE GROUPS
6/U, 8/U, 10/U, 12/U, 14/U, 15 & Over,

TROPHIES FOR THE...
- THE HIGHEST SCORING JUNIOR TROUPE WITHIN THE EISTEDDFOD
- THE HIGHEST SCORING SENIOR TROUPE WITHIN THE EISTEDDFOD
-MOST ENTERTAINING TROUPE WITHIN THE EISTEDDFOD
-MOST OUTSTANDING DANCE TROUPE CHOROGRAPHY WITHIN THE EISTEDDFOD
-MOST OUTSTANDING SOLO PERFORMER

WINNERS OF THE ABOVE 5 SECTIONS
WILL RECEIVE FREE ENTRY FOR THE SAME SECTION
IN THE 2011 ULTIMATE DANZ SPECTACULAR.


The Ultimate Danz Spectacular
CALL BACK

Throughout the competition the adjudicator will pick 15 troupes and
15 solo’s or duo/trio’s to come back and dance against each other to be crowned
The ULTIMATE DANZ SPECTACULAR OVERALL WINNER.

There will be cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd for the call back sections.

The solo / duo / trio section, will be a separate section to the troupes.
The CALL BACK sections will be the last 2 sections of the 2010 Ultimate Dance Spectacular.

VIDEO AND D.V.D RECORDING -
A professional operator will be available on the day.

PHOTOGRAPHY –
A professional photographer will be available on the day.

All donations will be grateful and be acknowledged
in the next Ultimate Danz Spectacular programme.





 Dubbo

City Of Dubbo Eisteddfod Society Inc.
Dubbo
May - June
Entries Close: March

Contact the Secretary on
02 6882 1785

eisteddfoddubbo@gmail.com
PO Box 497 DUBBO NSW 2830

www.dubboeisteddfod.org.au

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Dance, Speech & Drama, Instrumental, Vocal, Choral

PRINCIPAL AWARDS:
Scholarships in Dance, Speech & Drama, Vocal, Instrumental - $1000

Year Established - 1970









 Engadine

Winter Charity Dance Festival
Troups  August
Sutherland Entertainment Centre
Solos  August
Engadine Community Centre

Call:  0415 330 743
Between 6:30pm~8:30pm





 Epping

Ryde Eisteddfod Inc.
Epping
July/August
02 9869 0451





 Erina

IDTA Dance Festival
Erina High School

02 4368 3554






 Fairfield

Decadance Challenge

Contact Name: LISA DENNIS
Ph: 02 9756 2949                 Mob: 0405 332 422

Email: lisa@decadance.com.au
Fax: 02 4626 1146

Held: June
SOLOS, DUOS/TRIOS & TROUPES

Categories Offered:
JAZZ, TAP, BALLET, MODERN, CONTEMPORARY,
DEMI CHARACTER, HIP HOP, FUNK, IMPRO, WALTZ TAP,
SLOW TAP, FAST TAP, ENSEMBLE TAP,
SONG AND DANCE, SONG & TAP






 Forbes

Forbes Eisteddfod

Commences
25th June 2010

Concludes with grand concert
17th July 2010

Contact Secretary
Marian Barrass
02 6852 2778

PO Box 665 FORBES NSW 2871

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Vocal, Dance, Speech & Drama, Instrumental, Organ, Piano

Year Established - 1994





 Galston

Galston District Eisteddfod

Venue 1/2 - Galston Uniting Church /Hall
Venue 3 - Galston Seventh Day Adventist Hall

October
 Entries Close: August 1st

Ron Halloran - General Secretary
Tel: 02 9653 1772

galstondistricteisteddfod@hotmail.com

PO Box 3066 DURAL NSW 2158

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Vocal, Instrumental, Speech & Drama, Bands, Choral

www.galstondistricteisteddfod.com.au

Year Established - 1990





 Gold Coast QLD

Gold Coast Eisteddfod

Sections include
Dance, Piano, Vocal, Speech, Drama,
Bands, Instrumental, Choral and Special Needs

August – September

Three Venues –
Theatre, Arts Centre Gold Coast,
Robina and Albert Waterways
Community Centres

Entries close May
www.goldcoasteisteddfod.com.au

mail@goldcoasteisteddfod.com.au

Phone 07 5570 4431
Contact: Judith Ferber – General Manager





 Goulburn

GOULBURN EISTEDDFOD

September  ~  October
Entries Close: July

Lyn Lace - Secretary
Tel: 02 4821 8301 (A/H)

glbneisteddfod@aol.com

PO Box 317 GOULBURN NSW 2580

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Dance, Vocal, Instrumental, Speech & Drama

Year Established - 1963






 Grafton

GRAFTON EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC.

April / May
Entries Close: March

Diana Welch - Secretary
Tel: 02 - 6643 3384

PO Box 124 GRAFTON NSW 2460

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Dance, Public Speaking & Debating, Speech & Drama, Primary Schools Day, Music

Year Established - 1954




 Granville

Westfields Sports Eisteddfod
Dancing Around The World
October
At Granville Town Hall - Carlton St, Granville
Entries Close: September
Call: Rebecca Cameron
02 9604 3333
or
Email: rebecca.cameron@det.nsw.edu.au
...and ask for an entry form.





 Gulgong

The Gulgong Prince of Wales Eisteddfod

Dance commences Sunday 06th May 2012
Speech commences Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Music commences Tuesday 29th May 2012
Gala Concert Friday 01st June 2012 7pm

www.gulgong.net
or contact
Pauline Hannaford 02 6375 9655 or Rona Pepper 02 6374 2603

gulgongeist@hotmail.com

PO Box 293 GULGONG, NSW 2852


Year Established - 1981







 Holroyd

City of Holroyd Festival

The Hills Sports High School ,
Best Rd, Seven Hills NSW 2761

Contact: Jan Morris
Ph: 45797913     
jannmor@optusnet.com.au

More Information:
donations of $1 per item will be donated
to sids and kids red nose day appeal










 Hornsby

Hornsby Area for  September 2011
Melbourne & Brisbane - 2012
LITTLE STAR SEARCH
Contact Charli Mason
0410 759 425
littlestarsearch@gmail.com

www.littlestarsearch.com
PO Box 3290 North Strathfield 2137
CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Ages 0 – 18.








 Hurstville

President
Ann Chapman      Phone  02 9553 0142

Vice President
Frank Chapman      Phone  02 9553 0142

Secretary
Margaret Barter      Phone  02 9524 0042


Our Dance sections include
Classical,Demi Character, Modern/Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap,
Song & Dance and Jazz both in Solos as well as Groups. We also have Highland Dancing.

Other sections
Piano, Strings, Brass & Woodwind. Speech & Drama including Public Speaking,
Vocal both Contemporary as well as Classical.

May ~ September

www.stgeorgeeisteddfod.org.au







 Illawong

Stage Fever Performance Event

Venue
Menai High School, 40 Gerald Rd, Illawong. NSW 2234

Dates Held:
Troupes:  August 2011

Judy O'Sullivan
Phone: 0402 057 338       Mobile: 0402 057 338
stagefever_performance_event@hotmail.com

Categories Offered:
Jazz/Funk
Broadway Jazz
Modern Expressive

Contemporary Ballet
Classical Ballet
Fast Tap
Slow Tap
Song and Dance
Student Choreography
Babies Dance (5 and under)
Song only (12yrs/under)
Song Only (13yrs/over)
Jazz Improvisation
Modern/ Contemp Improvisation
Tap Improvisation
Variety

Troupes:
Ages 6/u, 8/u, 10/u, 12/u, 14/u,Open:
Jazz/Funk,
Modern Expressive,
Contemporary,
Classical,
Tap,
Song and Dance,
Variety



Year Established: 2005






 Ingleburn

Ooh La La
Dance Extravaganza
Ingleburn
March & August

Contact:
Mirzia on 0401 756 684
 or
Sheree on 0407932019





 Inverell

Inverell Eisteddfod Society Inc.

May / August / September
Entries Close: June

Katherine McNamara
Tel: 02 6722 3101

PO Box 1081 INVERELL NSW 2360

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Speech & Drama, Music, Dance

Year Established - 1948






 Kempsey

Kempsey Eisteddfod Society
Annual Eisteddfod 2007

Speech and Drama
Vocal and Instrumental
Ballet Eisteddfod

Pam Guyer - Secretary
Tel: 02 - 6562 4273

kempseyeisteddfod@hotmail.com
15 North Street  KEMPSEY NSW 2440
www.kempseyeisteddfod.websyte.com.au

Year Established - 1950




 Lake Macquarie

Swansea Dance Festival
Caves Beach
(Lake Macquarie)
Sep/Oct
 02 4971 4744




 Leeton

CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES
LEETON EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC.

July/August
Entries Close: May

Maria Damiani - Secretary
02 6953 3002

PO Box 322 LEETON NSW 2705

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Music, Highland, Speech, Organ & Dance

Year Established - 1962




 Lismore

Lismore Musical Festival Society

August/September
Entries Close: May

Valerie Axtens - Secretary
Tel: 02 - 6621 6015

Email: vaxtens@gmail.com

PO Box 278  LISMORE NSW 2480

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Vocal, Piano, Strings, Woodwind , Brass, Spoken Word & Dance

Year Established - 1908



 Liverpool

D*ancer Events & Workshops
~in conjunction with
PICNIC POINT DANCE FESTIVAL
August and October
For update information please "click our logo" to visit our website.

Email: picnicpointdancefestival@hotmail.com





 Maitland East

THE RITZ & GLITZ DANCE CHALLENGE
EAST MAITLAND
APRIL
Francis Greenway High School
Beresfield 2322
Postal Address: 14 Glenurie Close, Woodville 2321
02 4930 5691     Pam Cramp       0417 674 420
p.cramp1@bigpond.com





 Maryborough QLD

Music and Speech Eisteddfod

Aug / Sept

Brolga Theatre Maryborough
QLD 4650

Coralie Pitt
Phone: 41234854

shell_leon@hotmail.com





 McGraths Hill

All Country Talent Eisteddfod 2012

VENUE:  WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL
CNR MULGRAVE RD & WINDSOR RD, MCGRATHS HILL

SOLO DATES:
19 & 20 MAY 2012
TROUPE DATES:
26 & 27 MAY 2012
AGE:
AS AT 19 MAY 2012

CLOSING DATE:     15 APRIL 2012
 (No late entries accepted after 1 May 2012)

SECTIONS     (Open, Restricted & Specially Restricted)
BALLET:
Classical, Demi-Character, National Character, Modern Expressive, Contemporary, Improvisation.
TAP:
Slow, Fast, Waltz, Ensemble, Straight, Song and Tap, Improvisation.
JAZZ:
Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical Hip Hop, Musical Comedy, Broadway, Song and Soft Shoe, Improvisation.
OTHERS:
Song only, Modern Improvisation, Student Choreography, Special Needs, World Dance.
BABIES:
Any style dance, Babies Improvisation any style (5yrs & under)
SCHOOLS:
Primary/High Schools (Troupe age groups below) any style

AGE GROUPS
Solos, Duos/ Trios:
 5/U (Babies), 7/U, 9/U, 11/U, 13/U, 15/U, Open age.
Troupes:
6/U, 8/U, 10/U, 12/U, 14/U, 15/over.
Championships:
Junior (10/U),  Intermediate (11-14 YRS),  Senior (15/over) .

Proof of birthday must be given within two (2) days if required.
This also includes troupe competitors.
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Karen Sneddon 0421 918 169
or email
kmsneddon@bigpond.com





 Mildura VIC

MILDURA EISTEDDFOD
 will be held at
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
MERCY THEATRE
ST. JOSEPH'S STADIUM

TIMETABLE
Instrumental and Choral
Speech and Drama
Classical Ballet and Dance
Pianoforte
Vocal

Enquiries to: ENTRY REGISTRAR
Post Office Box 1902 Mildura 3502
Phone (03) 5023 6380

www.milduraeisteddfod.org





 Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter
Eisteddfod Inc.
 Muswellbrook
 April/May
Entries Close: March

The Secretary
Tel: 02 - 6541 4187
PO Box 353 MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Vocal, Piano, Instrumental, Dance, Speech & Drama, Pipe Organ,
SchoolChoirs & School Bands, Public Speaking

http://www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Eisteddfod/Index.htm

Year Established - 1990







 Narrabri

Narrabri Arts Eisteddfod Inc.
 Narrabri
May
Entries Close: March

Elizabeth Spicer - President
Tel: 02 - 6792 2535
 PO Box 61   NARRABRI NSW 2390

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Speech & Drama, Dance, Music

Year Established - 1996




 Newcastle

City of Newcastle
Classical Ballet Eisteddfod

University of Newcastle
 April
Entries Close: February

Ms. Margaret Lewis
Tel: 02 - 4948 6501

Mr. Richard Delbridge
Tel: 02 - 4952 1426

PO Box 74  WARNERS BAY NSW 2282

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Individual Dances, Duos/Trios/Quartets, Groups, Championships, Scholarships

www.newcastleballeteisteddfod.org.au




Newcastle
Encore Annual Dance Challenge
@ West Wallsend High School
West Wallsend

Held in March each year
Entries close February

ENQUIRIES CAN BE MADE TO
(02) 49 582489
BETWEEN 9 – 11am & 8:30pm – 9:00pm ONLY.

OR PLEASE EMAIL US AT
 encoredancechallenge@yahoo.com.au

Styles
Slow Tap
Speed Tap
Waltz Tap
Ensemble
Straight Tap
Variety/Musical Comedy
Jazz
Modern
Contemporary
Classical
Demi Character
National Character
Song & Tap
Song & Soft Shoe
Microphone Section
Song Section
Acrobats
Clog
Tap Improvisation
Jazz Improvisation
Modern Improvisation
Classical Improvisation
Championship
Scholarship






 Nowra

Nowra Stage Dance Festival

Dates Held:
October
Please check our website
for further information

Contact Name:
Leonie Barker
0244471521

NSW 2541
Email: enquiry@nowrastage.com.au

www.nowrastage.com.au





 Orange

The City of Orange Eisteddfod Society Inc.
Orange
August/September
02 6362 2409
www.orangeisteddfod.com

pam@orangeisteddfod.com






 Parramatta

City of Parramatta Eisteddfod
under the patronage of the Lord Mayor of Parramatta

March - Early July
Entries Close: Vocal Contemporary mid-May
All others March

Mrs Helen Marchant - Hon Secretary
Tel: 02 - 9636 7509
hmmarchant@optusnet.com.au

114 Bolaro Avenue GREYSTANES NSW 2145

Categories Offered:
Speach and Drama, Instrumental,Vocal Classical
& Contemporary Vocal (Amplified)
(DANCE is no longer offered)

PRINCIPAL AWARDS:
Intermediate Aria - $500
Scholarships $500 each for Speech & Drama,
Piano, Intermediate Vocal

www.eisteddfodparramatta.org.au/home.htm

Year Established - 1951




 Penrith

City of Penrith Eisteddfod Society Inc.
Penrith District

Dance - July
Other Sections - August
Entries Close: early May

Ron Goldsmith - Hon Secretary
Tel: 02 - 4751 2458 30
Our website
Greens Parade  VALLEY HEIGHTS NSW 2777

 CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Dance, Piano, Brass, Bands Concert/Brass, Instrumental Ensembles,
Woodwinds, Speech & Drama, Guitar, Vocal, Creative Writing, Strings

PRINCIPAL AWARDS:
Piano - $400
Vocal - $1,000
Instrumental / Bands - $100
Aria - $600
Lieder - $100
Open Choir - $100

Year Established - 1984




Penrith

Elite Dance Challenge
Sydney's Premier Troupe Challenge

10th & 11th Sept 2011
Cranebrook NSW

Contact: elite11@tpg.com.au
for further information.





Penrith

Penrith Eisteddfod
Penrith Plaza
July/August
02 9670 5528



Penrith

Totally Dance Eisteddfod Challenge
Nepean High School Penrith
March & April
P.O Box 4071 Penrith Plaza
Ph: 02 47 32 4503     NSW 2750     Mob: 0412101598
soniawalsh@optusnet.com.au

Professional adjudicators

Classical Ballet
Jazz/Hip hop
Contemporary
Modern expressive
Tap
Song & Dance /Tap
Demi-Character
Improvisation
Championships
Troupes
Duo & Trio
Solos









 Picnic Point

D*ancer Events & Workshops
~in conjunction with
PICNIC POINT DANCE FESTIVAL
August and October
For update information please "click our logo" to visit our website.

Email: picnicpointdancefestival@hotmail.com







 Plumpton

City of Holroyd Festival

Dates Held: May / June
Entries Close: April

Contact Name:
Jan Morris
Mobile: 0424 936 469

Categories Offered:
tap, jazz, classical, hip-hop, singing, modern, contempory,
adults, school groups, acrobatics and troupes

jannmor@optusnet.com.au

Year Established: 1995




 Port Macquarie

The Port Macquarie and
District Dance Eisteddfod
Port Macquarie

Speech and Drama
Jane Wilkie Tel: 02 - 6583 53378
or Natalie Finnerty Tel: 02 - 6582 4057


Dance
Ray Wilson - Dance Director
Tel: 02 6582 1757 (am)   0407 457 101


seamist@optusnet.com.au

 PO Box 261 PORT MACQUARIE NSW 2444

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Dance - Ballet, Jazz, Tap, National Character, Song & Dance, etc.
Speech and Drama

www.portmaceisteddfod.org.au

Year Established - 1979




Port Macquarie

The Marianne McIntyre
Memorial Ballet Scholarship

The Marianne McIntyre Memorial International Ballet Scholarship
is a dance festival, held in Port Macquarie, N.S.W, Australia and is designed to benefit
young talented dancers of all ages & levels to further develop their dance education
through various scholarship grants both in Australia & overseas.
Annually, selected dancers will be offered scholarship grants to attend
major Australian, New Zealand, European & American Dance institutions
for workshops & cash awards may also be won -

Click here to view
our new Promotional DVD
featuring excerpts from past events


INQUIRES: mmmscholarship@hotmail.com





 Queanbeyan

Riverside Dance Festival

Queanbeyan High School
Agnes Ave Queanbeyan NSW
All enquiries contact
Amy Fitzpatrick
0401 004 639
8am-2pm Mon-Fri




 Riverstone

Dance Classique Eisteddfod

Riverstone High School,
McCulloch Street Riverstone

Troupe Sections held
27th & 28th August 2011

Solo Sections held
26th September ~ 1st October 2011


* Each age group held on 1 day ONLY *

Entries close – August

Contact – 0401 968 606
info@creativedance.com.au




 Rosemeadow

Dance Blitz
Dates Held: March & August
Entries Close: February & June

Contact
Amy  0412293177
danceblitz@live.com.au

Categories Offered:
Solo's and Duo/Trio's
Slow Tap, Fast Tap, Straight Tap, Waltz Tap, Ensemble Tap, Jazz, Song & Tap,
Song & Soft Shoe, Song Only, Classical, Modern Expressive, Modern Contemporary,
Demi Character, National Character, Hip Hop, Improvisations, Championships,
Student Choreography.

we also have eliminations - solo's / duo / trios in jazz, modern, hip hop

Troupe Sections
Tap, Jazz, Song and Dance, Classical, Modern Expressive, Modern Contemporary,
Hip Hop/Funk, Revue, Adult Jazz, Adult Tap




Age Groups -
4/u, 6/u, 8/u, 10/u, 12/u, 14/u, 16/u, Open Age, Adult

Year Established: 2005




 Ryde

Ryde Eisteddfod Committee Inc

JUNE TO AUGUST
ENTRIES CLOSE: APRIL

To contact the Secretary, Dawn Nettheim:
Phone or fax 02 9869 0451
email

For more information go to our website
www.rydeeisteddfod.org.au/EISTEDDFOD/



 Singleton

SINGLETON DANCE EISTEDDFOD

21st, 22nd, 23rd October 2011

Enter via the website
www.singletondanceeisteddfod.com.au

President - Kayla Marshall
email singletoneisteddfod@gmail.com




 St Helens Park

Campbelltown
Spring Dance Festival
St Helens Park
October
0407 437 744




 St Mary's

Dancefest
The Ultimate Dance Experience

September / October
Entries close: Aug

St Mary's Senior High School,
Kalang Ave, St Marys

Contact Name: Ilona Blake

Ph: 47334052  NSW 2745  Mob: 0410502430

ilona_b@bigpond.net.au





 Strathfield
Inner West Eisteddfod
Strathfield
Speech & Drama
Contact : Ashwny
NSW 2145     Mob: 0432176656
ashwny@yahoo.com.au
June




 Sutherland

Winter Charity Dance Festival

Troups  August
Sutherland Entertainment Centre

Solos  August
Engadine Community Centre

Call:  0415 330 743
Between 6:30pm~8:30pm
sutherlandeisteddfod@yahoo.com.au



Sutherland
Sutherland Shire Eisteddfod
Woolooware NSW 2233

Mob: 0415 330 743
Contact us via Email
Dates: Easter Holidays.

Sutherland Shire Eisteddfod website





 Sydney

McDonald's Sydney Eisteddfod
June - September
Entries close: March

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Classical Singing, Choral, Contemporary Singing ,
Singer/Songwriter, Rock Bands, Instrumental,
Orchestras, Bands & Ensembles, Creative Writing,
Music Composition, Drama Groups, Public Speaking,
Speech, Dance, Schools Dance Groups,
World Music & Dance.

SYLLABUS AVAILABLE ONLINE:
www.sydneyeisteddfod.com.au

Ms Piroozi Desai-Keane - Chief Executive
Tel: 02 9261 8366     Fax: 02 9261 8161

Level 12, St Martins Tower
31 Market Street SYDNEY NSW 2000
info@sydneyeisteddfod.com.au

PRINCIPAL AWARDS:
McDonald's Operatic Aria - $57,000
McDonald's Ballet Scholarships - $36,000
John Lamble Australasian Choral Championships - $15,500
John Allison Sydney Eisteddfod Piano Scholarship - $13,000
The Nelson Meers Outstanding Instrumental Scholarship - $8,000
Musica Viva Award for Chamber Music - $9,000
www.sydneyeisteddfod.com.au

Year Established - 1933




 Sydney Town Hall

Australian Dance Festival

For UPDATED info, visit our website...

www.australiandancefestival.com.au



 Taree

Taree And District
Eisteddfod Society
Taree
April/May

CONTACT
02 6552 3776      or      02 6551 5599
www.tareeeisteddfod.com.au





 Woonona

Illawarra Flame Dance Challenge
Woonona High School Hall
Nicholson Lane
Woonona NSW 2500

Entries Close - Friday 25th February 2011
Late Entries Close - Friday 4th March 2011

Troupes:

14th & 15th May 2011
IMB Theatre, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre

Solos/Duos:

30th April, 1st, 7th, 8th, 21st & 22nd May 2011

All Entries
To: Entry Coordinator
PO Box 1090
Wollongong NSW 2500

Enquiries: 0412 729 161
or
illawarraflame@yahoo.com.au



Woonona

JUST DANCE
EXTRAVAGANZA

TROUPES  June 5

SOLOS  June 4, 11, 12, 13

VENUE
Woonona High School
Nicholson Lane Woonona

CLOSING DATE
6 May 2011

ALL ENTRIES TO:
Just Dance Extravaganza
PO Box 1011
Unanderra NSW 2526

CONTACT
justdanceextravaganza@yahoo.com.au





 Vineyard

THE DANCE CAMP
Come & join in on an exciting event this Winter School Holidays !

THE DANCE CAMP is open to ALL children interested in dance/musical theatre.

Participants will be allocated classes according to age & capabilities so
no matter whether you are a beginner or advanced dancer,
this event is perfect for you.

THE DANCE CAMP will be offering tuition
in ALL genres of musical theatre including the following:

JAZZ
HIP HOP
BREAKDANCE
TAP
MODERN / CONTEMPORARY
SINGING
DRAMA
THEATRICAL MAKE-UP

Costs for this exciting event will be $20.00 per day
with participants also being given the option of a $5.00 lunch.

THE DANCE CAMP will be held at 317 Windsor Road, Vineyard.

This venue is a fully equipped dance studio with sprung flooring,
ballet barres, mirrors, ducted air-conditioning,
male & female amenities & best of all – heaps of parking.

For more information please phone 0401 968 606



 Wagga Wagga

City Of Wagga Wagga
Eisteddfod Society
Wagga Wagga
May & September
02 6922 3927



Wagga Wagga

Let's Dance Eisteddfod

1st Weekend in August
Entries Close: Mid July

Lydia McNamara
Ph: 02 69311241          Mob: 0415760182
NSW 2650
wapa1@optusnet.com.au

Year Established: 2005



 Wallsend

Winter Dance Festival
West Wallsend High School
0249549372     NSW 2287     0418168907
May, June
Tap, Jazz, Classical, Acrobatics




West Wallsend

Encore Annual Dance Challenge
@ West Wallsend High School

Held in March each year

Entries close Feb

ENQUIRIES CAN BE MADE TO
(02) 49 582489
BETWEEN 9 – 11am   &  8:30pm – 9:00pm ONLY.

OR PLEASE EMAIL US AT
 encoredancechallenge@yahoo.com.au

Styles
Slow Tap
Speed Tap
Waltz Tap
Ensemble
Straight Tap
Variety/Musical Comedy
Jazz
Modern
Contemporary
Classical
Demi Character
National Character
Song & Tap
Song & Soft Shoe
Microphone Section
Song Section
Acrobats
Clog
Tap Improvisation
Jazz Improvisation
Modern Improvisation
Classical Improvisation
Championship
Scholarship




 Wanniassa

Brindabella Dance Festival
PO Box 1294 Tuggeranong
Ph: 02 6284 8596     ACT 2901
brindabelladf@yahoo.com.au

Dates:
September / October

Cash prizes for
Troupes and Championships
Categories Offered:
Jazz, Tap, Classical, Modern,
Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics,
Vocal, Student Choreography,
Duo/Trios, Groups



 Wellington

Wellington Eisteddfod
Wellington

Dates Held: August

Entries Close: May

Contact:
Colin Poyner
Email: colpoyner@bigpond.com

Categories Offered:
Dance
Speech and Drama
Vocal, Instrumental and Organ


Year Established: 1976





 Wetherill Park

Decadance Challenge

Contact Name: LISA DENNIS
Ph: 02 9756 2949                 Mob: 0405 332 422

Email: lisa@decadance.com.au
Fax: 02 4626 1146

Held: June
SOLOS, DUOS/TRIOS & TROUPES

Categories Offered:
JAZZ, TAP, BALLET, MODERN, CONTEMPORARY,
DEMI CHARACTER, HIP HOP, FUNK, IMPRO, WALTZ TAP,
SLOW TAP, FAST TAP, ENSEMBLE TAP,
SONG AND DANCE, SONG & TAP





 Windsor South

Hawkesbury City Eisteddfod Society

August / September
Entries Close: 1st June

Mrs. Betty Wrigley - Treasurer
Tel/Fax: 02 4577 3395

hawkesbury_eisteddfod@yahoo.com.au

140 Cox Street SOUTH WINDSOR NSW 2754

CATEGORIES OFFERED:
Speech, Drama, Dance, Vocal, Piano and Instrumental

Year Established - 1935



 Wollongong

City of Wollongong Eisteddfod
www.wollongongeisteddfod.com.au

wgongeisteddfod@bigpond.com



Wollongong
Illawarra Region Eisteddfod
Wollongong

Contact info@illawarraregioneisteddfod.com.au
Kristy McWilliams 0432 594 412

Illawarra Region Eisteddfod offers Dance Drama and Singing sections
www.illawarraregioneisteddfod.com.au


Wollongong
moondance
Wollongong
May - June
For information please Contact
Alana Hyde
0242 618 363          0409 071 964


Wollongong

Wollongong Song & Dance Festival

Dates Held:
August / September

Entries Close:
June

Contact:
Lesley Ritchie
Ph: 0242716715     NSW 2526     Mob: 0411536798

wsdf@atgifts.com.au

Categories Offered:
Vocal, Dance-Ballet, National,
Demi-character, Jazz, contemporary,
Modern, Tap, Song & Dance

www.atgifts.com.au

Year Established: 1971





 Woolooware

The Sutherland Shire Eisteddfod
Woolooware
NSW 2233     Mob: 0415 330 743
sutherlandeisteddfod@yahoo.com.au
Dates: Easter Holidays.









 Wyong

TACS Regional Challenge
 Wyong
July
02 4392 8955



Wyong

The Central Coast's
DANCE ATTACK CHALLENGE
September / October

Wyong High School Alison Rd Wyong
Ph 02 43 588 488

PO Box 3437 Tuggerah NSW  2259