come dance
with us
APR 12-14 2024 \\ MELBOURNE SHOWGROUNDS
AUDITIONS
OPPORTUNITIES TO SECURE FURTHER TRAINING AND
PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS!
VDF brings dancers exciting opportunities
for career development.
In 2023 we had masterclasses and auditions with
three international giants in dance and entertainment.
​
Joffrey ballet school
The Joffrey Ballet School returned to the VDF Dance Festival in 2023! Associate Artistic Director and Summer Artistic Director, Michael Waldrop, came direct from the School in New York City to teach classes in Ballet and Contemporary masterclass auditions. Participating students were considered for placement and potential merit-based scholarship to worldwide summer intensives in Ballet, Jazz & Contemporary, and Musical Theatre. Some dancers were even invited to join our year-round Trainee Program in New York City or our Pre-Professional Programs in Texas and Los Angeles! The masterclass auditions were only available to VDF ticket holders.
​
​
​
Royal caribbean cruise line
Royal Caribbean Productions, the premier producer of industry entertainment, employs, cultivates, and expands careers for exceptional dancers for its fleet of over 140+ Signature Productions, iconic Aquashows, and 7 hit Broadway/West End musicals aboard their fleet of 26 state-of-the-art ships. At VDF23 Royal Caribbean Productions hosted a Masterclass and Q & A and Open Audition and gave dancers an insider’s look at what Royal Caribbean has to offer a professional dancer and the opportunity to get in front of the casting team.
creative studios from Norwegian CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS
Creative Studios is the in-house entertainment production company for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Creative Studios ran a Master Class with Sophie Holloway, and the casting team participated in a Q&A; where dancers were able to get a feel for Norwegian's productions and style, and see what it's like to be a professional dancer at sea! Creative Studios also held an open dancer audition for dancers 18 and over. Pre registration was required.
PARKING & TRANSPORT
Melbourne Showgrounds is only 7kms from Melbourne CBD, and 15 minutes from Melbourne Airport located on Epsom Road in Ascot Vale. In addition to car parking on site for up to 2,000 vehicles, Melbourne Showgrounds is also well serviced by public transport, including trams, buses and trains. Our allocated car parking is at Gate 2 on Langs Rd.
Pedestrian access is Gate 1A.
Arriving by Bus
Bus No. 472 (Williamstown to Moonee Ponds) stops along Langs Road.
Bus No. 404 (Footscray to Moonee Ponds) stops on the corner of Epsom and Ascot Vale Roads.
Arriving by Tram
Route 57 tram (West Maribyrnong to Elizabeth Street, City), stops at stop 32 (Showgrounds Village Shopping Centre on Epsom Road).
Arriving by Train
Melbourne Showgrounds has its own train station that operates for selected events only. Special event train details will be made available on the event calendar when required.
DANCE MARKET & EXPO
The famous VDF DANCE MARKET returns in 2023 - Australia's largest dance market.
Enjoy food trucks, a DJ, and the latest and greatest in dance fashion, costumes, footwear, accessories, services, and dance teacher and studio owner resources.
Make time to visit our Festival Partners and learn more about how they can help you with your dance journey.
