2026 Performance Stream Dates and Information - SECONDARY
2026 Performance Stream Dates and Information - SECONDARY
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The Hills Dance Spectacular
The Hills Dance Spectacular
Sunday 30 August
Sunday 30 August
Groups Participating
Groups Participating
Required: Jazz White, Jazz Scarlet, Jazz Navy, Contemporary White, Contemporary Scarlet, Contemporary Navy, Hip Hop Crew
Not required: Jazz Troupe and Contemporary Troupe
Often we do not have assigned holding rooms until arrival at the venue. Please follow instructions and directions from the staff at the registration desk or signs. Sign in and out will happen in the dressing room, so please collect your dancer from there.
Sunday 30 August
Sunday 30 August
Parents responsible for transport to and from the event
Venue
Venue
Greenhalgh Theatre, Lindfield College, 100 Eton Road Lindfield NSW 2070
Event Information
Event Information
Click Here to view the program
Hip Hop Crew
Section: 28 - Senior Secondary Year 10-12 Hip Hop
Competitors: 2 of 7
Arrival time: 12.50pm
Section Start time: 1.50pm
Contemporary Navy
Section: 29 - Senior Secondary Year 10-12 Contemporary
Competitors: 1 of 14
Arrival time: 1.24pm
Section Start time: 2.24pm
Contemporary Scarlet
Section: 29 - Senior Secondary Year 10-12 Contemporary
Competitors: 7 of 14
Arrival time: 1.24pm
Section Start time: 2.24pm
Contemporary White
Section: 29 - Senior Secondary Year 10-12 Contemporary
Competitors: 12 of 14
Arrival time: 1.24pm
Section Start time: 2.24pm
Jazz Navy
Section: 30 - Senior Secondary Year 10-12 Jazz
Competitors: 2 of 21
Arrival time: 2.50pm
Section Start time: 3.50pm
Jazz Scarlet
Section: 30 - Senior Secondary Year 10-12 Jazz
Competitors: 11 of 21
Arrival time: 2.50pm
Section Start time: 3.50pm
Jazz White
Section: 30 - Senior Secondary Year 10-12 Jazz
Competitors: 21 of 21
Arrival time: 2.50pm
Section Start time: 3.50pm
Ticket Options & Day Pass Discount:
Single Session: $25 Adult / $15 Child/Senior
Full Day Pass (Both Sessions): $35 Adult / $20 Child/Senior
Important Day Pass Instruction: To get the Day Pass discount, you must select the 'Day Pass' ticket option for both Session 1 and Session 2 on the same day. If you only need one session, please choose the standard Single Session ticket. Incomplete bookings will be cancelled.
Adjudication, Ribbons & Awards
Announcements: Adjudication results will be announced directly after each section.
Award Collection: Trophies and ribbons can be collected shortly after announcements at the awards table.
(Updated 10 August 2026)
Dance of Champions - Sydney Eisteddfod
Dance of Champions - Sydney Eisteddfod
Saturday 12 September
Saturday 12 September
Group Participating
Group Participating
Required: Contemporary White
Often we do not have assigned holding rooms until arrival at the venue. Please follow instructions and directions from the staff at the registration desk or signs. Sign in and out will happen in the dressing room, so please collect your dancer from there.
Event Information
Event Information
Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue: The Concourse, Chatswood
Event: Dance of Champions
Group: Pymble Ladies' College – Contemporary White
Arrival time: 1:45pm
Rehearsal time: 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Students may leave after their rehearsal time but must return back by 4:00pm to prepare for performance. Duty of care is with the parents.
Performance time: 5:00pm - Approximately 7:00–7:30pm (approx performance time 5:45pm)
(Updated 11 September 2026)
Australian Dance Festival - Resonate
Australian Dance Festival - Resonate
Friday 18 September and Sunday 20 September TBC
Friday 18 September and Sunday 20 September TBC
Group Participating
Group Participating
Required: Hip Hop Crew (Secondary)
Venue
Venue
Quay Centre, Sydney Olympic Park
Event Information
Event Information
Tickets to the performance will be available for sale to family and friends ($65 per ticket)
Friday 18 September
Friday 18 September
Students involved are required to attend Workshops on Friday 18 September and compete Friday evening.
Schedule
Schedule
9.00am: Year 7 to 11 students arrive at Quaycentre
Contact: Samantha Hibburt: +61 2 9497 7852
9.30am: Safety induction
10.00am: Students to participate in 2 Dance Workshops (Exclusive to Students from Primary/ High schools only)
12.15pm: Lunch Break
1.00pm: ADF will open to the general public
1.00pm to 4.20pm: Student can participate in three ADF Dance Workshops
4.00pm: Year 12 students must arrive at Quaycentre
Contact: Keya Pettigrew: +61 2 9855 7407
4.30pm to 5.20pm: Tech Rehearsals
6.00pm to 7.00pm: Break - students can visit the ADF exhibitors and have dinner etc.
7.00pm: Doors Open
7.30pm: Show and Awards
10.00pm: Finish
On the night of the performance:
Students will have to Prepare their hair, make up and costumes for their item, and be backstage by 7.00pm.
If space and time permit, sit in the audience to watch other schools perform.
Australian Dance Festival Workshop Days
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 4 September 2026)
Australian Dance Festival - Workshops
Australian Dance Festival - Workshops
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September
Australian Dance Festival Workshop Days
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)
Garden Party Saturday
Garden Party Saturday
19 September
19 September
Groups Participating
Groups Participating
Required: Student Dance Leadership Team will convene the Dance Stall in shifts (Dance Prefect, Dance Captains, Ballet Captain, Dance Curriculum Captain, Eisteddfod Group Leaders)
Event Information
Event Information
All Dancers are invited to visit the Dance Stall at Garden Party !
Update: The Performance Stream will not be performing at Garden Party in 2026.
Saturday 19 September
Saturday 19 September
Parents responsible for transport to and from the event
(Updated 12 August 2026)
2027 Performance Stream Auditions
2027 Performance Stream Auditions
Monday 12 October
Monday 12 October
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).
Dance Showcase Week 5, Term 4
Dance Showcase Week 5, Term 4
Groups Participating
Groups Participating
All Performance Stream Groups required for various shows.
Event Information
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
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)
Costume List 2026
Costume List 2026
Pymble Dance Company
Pymble Dance Company
Costume Provided: TBC
Extra Required: TBC
Hip Hop Crew
Hip Hop Crew
Costume Provided: Self Sourced.
Contemporary White
Contemporary White
Costume Provided: Pink Leotard with Red Pants
Contemporary Scarlet
Contemporary Scarlet
Costume Provided: Navy Dress
Contemporary Navy
Contemporary Navy
Costume Provided: Pink/Brown One Piece
Contemporary Troupe
Contemporary Troupe
Costume Provided: Lace One Sleeved Leotard with Black Bike Shorts
Jazz White
Jazz White
Costume Provided: Silver and Black Unitard with Black Spats
Extra Required: Black Jazz Shoes
Jazz Scarlet
Jazz Scarlet
Costume Provided: Burgundy Dress with White Lace
Extra Required: Black Jazz Shoes
Jazz Navy
Jazz Navy
Costume Provided: Red Shimmer Dress
Extra Required: Black Jazz Shoes
Jazz Troupe
Jazz Troupe
Costume Provided: Pinstripe Jacket and Black Unitard
Extra Required: Shimmer Tights and Black Jazz Shoes
Under Garments
Under Garments
All students are required to have appropriate under garments. No under garment is to be seen under the Dance Costume.
All extra tights should also be purchased through Bloch Dance Stores, so they are all the same.
All junior students must have Bloch body stockings.
Caring for your Costume
Caring for your Costume
All garment bags should be named, and all costume items have name tags.
Please keep costumes hung up at all times.
Air out or wash costumes if needed between Eisteddfods.
Always check items in Garment Bag before and after an Eisteddfod.
Report any missing or damaged items to dance department.
Costumes are the property of Pymble Ladies’ College, and any misplaced or damaged costumes will be charged at full price.
Please take extra care with makeup for white/light coloured costumes.
Washing your Costume
Washing your Costume
Gently hand wash garments separately in cold water, using a mild liquid detergent. Take care with any Beads and Sequins.
Rinse immediately in cold water
Dry garment flat on a towel, in the shade
DO NOT
Wring
Scrub
Soak
Tumble dry
Iron
Place in direct sunlight
NB Please note that any student who does not return all garments will be charged the costume replacement fee.
General Information
General Information
Uniform Items
Uniform Items
Pymble Dance T-Shirt
Leggings
Pymble Dance Hoodie or Pymble Dance Pro Jacket
Pymble Dance Track pants (optional, Secondary Only)
Pymble Dancer Vest - Plain or Personalised (optional, Secondary Only)
All performers must arrive in their first costume with hair and makeup done at the venue with appropriate Performance Stream Uniform Garments over the top. All additional costumes must travel in the provided Pymble Dance Garment Bag.
Please view the 2026 Eisteddfod Costume list below for full details.
Hair and Make up
Hair and Make up
Contemporary: Low, slick, middle-part bun, just off neck
Jazz: Low, slick, middle-part, ponytail
Makeup: All students are required to wear the following makeup; foundation, red lipstick, blush, neutral eye shadow (not blue), eyeliner and mascara.
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
At the main entrance to the venue. A representative from the group will wait at the appropriate meeting times to direct students to our change room. Please check in with group leader when you arrive. Students must sign out with their teacher at the end of their final performance and arrange a place to meet their parents.
Transport
Transport
Parents are responsible for transporting their daughter to and from each Competition.
Videography
Videography
Filming the competition is strictly prohibited and can result in disqualification. An official Video Operator will film every competitor and the footage will be emailed to Pymble Dance within ten days of the competition. In participating in this Eisteddfod, you agree to the competition using your daughter’s images/video snippets to promote the event.
Medical Update
Medical Update
Students must ensure they have all their required medications on them at all times, this includes their own Epipen, Antihistamines, and Ventolin where required.
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