COMPETITION RULES
The Competition Rules & Syllabus for 2026 have been attached to the above buttons. Please read these thoroughly and make contact with the Brindabella Dance Festival Committee if you have any questions.
Important Update to Our 2026 Rules
Due to changes to our venue’s requirements, and to further strengthen our child safety and wellbeing processes, Brindabella Dance Festival has updated its rules relating to dressing rooms, access behind the stage doors and child safety.
The full updated rules, including Attachment A – Dressing Rooms and Attachment B – Child Safety and Wellbeing, can be found
Please ensure all competitors, parents, carers, teachers and studio representatives read the updated rules before attending the Festival.
Key requirements include:
• Troupe Weekend: Parents, carers and spectators are not permitted in dressing rooms. Studios may nominate and register teachers or studio representatives to supervise and assist their dancers.
• Solo Week: Each soloist may have one registered studio representative, parent or carer assist them in the dressing room.
• All nominated teachers and studio representatives accessing dressing rooms, backstage or other restricted areas must hold a current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and provide evidence when checking in.
• Dressing rooms are for changing, preparing and waiting for performances. Rehearsing routines, practising choreography and performing acrobatic tricks are not permitted in dressing rooms or hallways.
Behind the Stage Doors
• The area behind the stage doors is a restricted, competitor-only area. Parents and carers are not permitted in this area, and supervision will be provided by authorised Brindabella Dance Festival personnel.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we introduce these important changes. We look forward to welcoming you all to the 2026 Brindabella Dance Festival and sharing a safe, enjoyable and wonderful event together!