Groups Participating

All Performance Stream Troupe Groups (Junior and Secondary) and selection of soloists/items TBC. 

Eisteddfod Group including Hip Hop Crews will not be performing in this show.

Event Information

Venue: Pymble Ladies College - Dance Centre Performance Space

Parents responsible for transport to and from the event.

Thursday 30 July

Arrival time: 5.45pm
Performance time: 6.30pm

Gala Night Briefing

1. 1. To help everyone feel prepared and confident for the event, we will be holding a lunchtime briefing in the Performance Space. During this session, we will cover important information including entries and exits, quick changes, holding rooms, and the stage layout.

   2. The briefing will take place on Thursday 30 July (Week 2) at 1.00pm in Studio 5 and 6. Students are advised to eat their lunch before and then come into the studio at 1pm. Please let your daughter know. 

Student Arrival and Preparation for the Gala

1. 1. Students are to arrive at 5.45pm in their first costume, with hair and makeup done.

   2. All students are required to wear their hair in a low, middle-part bun for all performance genres throughout the evening.

   3. Students who have classes scheduled until 5.45pm will be permitted to change costumes and do their hair and makeup in their designated holding rooms.

Holding Rooms

1. 1. Junior School (Year 3 to 6): Students will be located in the Junior School classrooms opposite the Dance Centre on Level 1 and must sign in with a staff member upon arrival.

   2. Secondary School (Year 7 to 12): Students will be located in Studios 3 and 4 and must sign in with the appropriate staff member.

   3. Please note that holding rooms will not be available prior to 5.45pm.

Student Collection and Sign-Out

1. 1. At the conclusion of the performance, parents and guardians of Junior School students are asked to collect their children from outside the Junior School classrooms on the Dance Centre level.

   2. Secondary School students will sign themselves out from their designated holding rooms.

Venue Information

1. 1. The performance will take place in the Pymble Dance Centre, located on Level 1 of the Hunter and Vicars Building on the Pymble Ladies’ College campus.

   2. Doors to the performance space will open at 6.15pm. Patrons are welcome to wait in the Dance Centre foyer from 6.00pm until staff are ready to welcome guests into the theatre.

Parking

1. 1. We recommend parking in the Centenary Car Park, accessible via Gate 3 or near the flagpole, accessible via Gate 1.

   2. Alternatively, parking is available in the surrounding streets near Gate 3.

   3. Please be aware that Grey House Walk will be closed from 6.00pm and will remain inaccessible for the duration of the evening. Vehicles parked in this area will not be accessible past 6.00pm.

Public Transport

1. 1. If travelling by public transport, please take the train to Pymble Station and enter the College via the Sufferance path pedestrian gate.

Event Program

1. 1. A digital program for the evening will be available via QR code in the foyer prior to the performance.

Tickets

Click Here to purchase tickets. Tickets will go on sale  on Thursday 9 July at 1.00pm.

Please note that internet and wifi is problematic within in the Dance Centre so we highly recommend downloading all tickets from your confirmation email prior to arrival to ensure a smooth and efficient entry into the theatre.

(Updated 22 July 2026)

Groups Participating

Required: Jazz Scarlet, Jazz Navy, Contemporary Scarlet, Contemporary Navy, Jazz Troupe and Contemporary Troupe

Not required: Jazz White, Contemporary White and Hip Hop Crew 

Venue: Lindfield College, Greenhalgh Theatre

100 Eton Rd, Lindfield

Students are to meet at the front of the venue and a Pymble dance representative will be waiting. 

Tickets:

Spectator tickets will be available for purchase at the venue on the day. EFTPOS is available.

• Adults – $30

• Students & Pensioners – $25

Parking:

Parking around the venue may be limited due to the large number of students and spectators attending. Please remind families to allow plenty of extra time to park and make their way into the theatre before their scheduled performance.

Saturday 1 August

Secondary Jazz Troupe

Event:  Junior Secondary Jazz Years 7-9
Competitors: 7 of 9
Arrival: 11.00am
Section starts: 12.08pm
Section finishes: 12.34pm

Jazz Navy

Event:  Senior Secondary Jazz Years 10-12
Competitors: 2 of 15
Arrival: 1.00pm
Section starts: 1.55pm
Section finishes: 2.40pm

Jazz Scarlet

Event:  Senior Secondary Jazz Years 10-12
Competitors: 14 of 15
Arrival: 1.00pm
Section starts: 1.55pm
Section finishes: 2.40pm

Secondary Contemporary Troupe

Event:  Junior Secondary Contemporary Years 7-9
Competitors: 14 of 15
Arrival: 11.45am
Section starts: 12.53pm
Section finishes: 1.30pm

Contemporary Navy

Event:  Senior Secondary Contemporary Years 10-12
Competitors: 2 of 8
Arrival: 2.15pm
Section starts: 3.16pm
Section finishes: 3.45pm

Contemporary Scarlet

Event: Senior Secondary Contemporary Years 10-12
Competitors: 8 of 8
Arrival: 2.15pm
Section starts: 3.16pm
Section finishes: 3.45pm

Please note award sessions are at the end of each session not section and this is noted on the program. 

Program can be accessed via this link. 

Groups Participating

Required: Jazz White, Scarlet, and Navy, Contemporary White, Scarlet, and Navy, Secondary Hip Hop Crew, Pymble Dance Company, Secondary Ballet Extension

Not required: Jazz and Contemporary Troupe

Event Information

Production Rehearsals (GMCPA Theatre) 

• Sunday 9 August – 8.30am to 5.00pm (Stage rehearsal)
  Specific rehearsal call times will be communicated at the end of Term 2. 

• Sunday 16 August – 8.30am to 5.00pm (Stage rehearsal)
  Specific rehearsal call times will be communicated closer to the date.

• Monday 17 August – 8.30am to 3.00pm
  Dress rehearsal in the GMCPA Theatre. 

Production Day - Sydney Opera House - Concert Hall

• Tuesday 18 August - 8.30am to 5.30pm Rehearsal

• Tuesday 18 August - 6.30pm Show

(Updated 28 March 2026)

Groups Participating

Required:  Jazz White, Jazz Scarlet, Jazz Navy, Contemporary White, Contemporary Scarlet, Contemporary Navy, Hip Hop Crew

Not required: Jazz and Contemporary Troupe

Event Information

Parents responsible for transport to and from the event. 

Sunday 30 August

Event Information to be released once receieved from the Competition. Expected 3 - 4 Weeks prior to event.

(Updated 28 March 2026)

Group Participating

Required:  Contemporary White

Event Information

TBA

(Updated 30 July 2026)

Group Participating

Required:  TBA (One Pymble Group will be invited to compete in the Resonate Competition at ADF). The group selected will be announced at the start of Term 3.

Not required: TBA

Event Information

TBA

Friday 18 September

Students involved are required to attend Workshops on Friday 18 September and compete Friday evening. 

Event Information to be released once receieved from the Competition. Expected 3 - 4 Weeks prior to event.

Australian Dance Festival Workshop Days

All Performance Stream Students are encouraged to attend Australian Dance Festival to do their workshops across the weekend. Pymble Dance will not be organising this and/or responsible for students in attendance. NB this is Garden Party Weekend.

Event Website Link

(Updated 28 March 2026)

Australian Dance Festival Workshop Days

All Performance Stream Students are encouraged to attend Australian Dance Festival to do workshops across the weekend. Pymble Dance will not be organising this event and/or responsible for students in attendance. 

NB - this is also Garden Party Weekend.

Students of an advanced level are highly encouraged to enter the Dance Around the World Solo Competition - read more here

Event Website for Workshop Passes -  Link

(Updated 28 March 2026)

Groups Participating

Required:  Secondary Jazz and Contemporary Troupe  and Student Dance Leadership Team (Dance Prefect, Dance Captains, Ballet Captain, Dance Curriculum Captain, Eisteddfod Group Leaders)

Not required: All other Performance Stream Groups 

Event Information

To be released in August 2026

Saturday 19 September

Parents responsible for transport to and from the event

(Updated 28 March 2026)

Open to any new or current Pymble student wanting to audition for the 2026 Performance Dance Team.

Please refer to the Auditions page for full details (to be published in Term 3).

Groups Participating

All Performance Stream Groups required for various shows.

Event Information

Dance Showcase Event Information can be found on our Showcase Website. 

2026 Showcase Website will be updated with all current dates and information soon.

Week 5, Term 4

Rehearsal Dates will be communicated soon.

Show Dates

Secondary Showcase (All Streams) - Wednesday 11 November - Evening Show Time TBC

Performance Stream (Eisteddfod) - Thursday 12 November - Evening Show Time TBC

Performance Stream (Eisteddfod & Troupe) - Friday 13 November - Evening Show Time TBC

Junior (K to 2) Showcase (All Streams) - Saturday 14 November - Morning Show Time TBC

Junior Showcase (All Streams) - Saturday 14 November - Afternoon Show Time TBC

Junior Showcase (All Streams) - Saturday 14 November - Evening Show Time TBC

(Updated 28th March 2026)