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festival sponsors
Would you like to place your brand front and centre?
Whether you're looking to be a major partner or a Dance Market exhibitor we have a range of sponsorship options that allow you to get involved with VDF25. Our sponsors are a vital part of our community and we enjoy connecting them with our loyal, enthusiastic, committed and diverse dance community.
Contact us today to enquire about our full range of packages including Vitality Teacher Conference and/or the full festival weekend.
MEET OUR title sponsor
Elevating Experiences Everywhere, RWS Global are the worldwide leaders in doing what can't be done.
We're known for creating and delivering exceptional experiences, no matter what. When the location seems too challenging, the timeline too short, the budget too tight—we always find a way to make magic. We pour our hearts, minds and souls into making sure of it. Because the show, the event, the experience must go on—and it must go on brilliantly.
Our global teams unlock unlimited opportunities to raise your experience worldwide—on land or at sea.
From Broadway-style shows to opening ceremonies, we produce exceptional entertainment and live moments in every corner of the globe. Our greatest success is seeing the success of our talent and team. That’s why you won’t just find one-off jobs here. You’ll find a future path, where the only way is up.
RAISE YOUR EXPERIENCE - RWSGLOBAL.COM
MEET OUR MEDIA PARTNER
Dance Informa is Australia’s online home for dance. As the country’s leading dance magazine, Dance Informa keeps you up-to-date with latest dance news, audition listings, events, as well as offering health and business advice for students, professionals, teachers and studio owners. Dance Informa also offers FullTimeDance.com – Australia’s guide to full time dance studies. Dance Informa is a free service for the dance industry. Sign up free at DanceInforma.com.au and DanceMagazine.com.au
Meet our diamond sponsors
Established in 1988 as a dancewear store supplying original, carefully designed basics with a mission to inspire and support dancers to perform well and live well. Energetiks was conceived by three remarkable women, mothers and dancers, and quickly became a brand that set itself apart through an unwavering commitment to creating the finest quality high performance Australian dancewear. This, along with a passion and dedication for supporting and expanding the dance community remains the cornerstone of the Energetiks brand philosophy. Energetiks are the proud title sponsors of the Victorian Dance Festival 2024. #DanceForLife www.energetiks.com.au
Meet our platinum sponsor
Dance the Magic are your go-to performance company for fabulous and fun dance experiences at the Disney Parks and beyond. By creating magical experiences for dancers from around the world, we will strive to constantly push the boundaries in the dance industry to help performers achieve their dreams!
Dance the Magic™, also known as Showcase Productions of California, has been awarded Top Producer of Guest Talent at the Disneyland® Resort for the past 15 years. As a Disney Youth Programs PremEAR Partner, Dance the Magic™ was also awarded the ‘Disney Partners Award.’ This recognition of spectacular service is a testament to our commitment to provide studio directors, dancers and families with quality customer service and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. www.dancethemagic.com
Meet our ignite sponsor
Studio 7 Dancewear has become a much loved and trusted label for dancers and studio owners everywhere. Operating for 16 years, Studio 7 sells a large range of dancewear and dance accessories for class, stage and everything in-between. Studio 7 products are sold direct to studios and dancers locally and internationally, and through independent dancewear retailers in Australia and New Zealand.
Meet our vitality dance teacher conference sponsors
Dance the Magic™ is a company created by dancers for dancers! Previous studio owner, Debi Barr, is the Founder and President of Dance the Magic – A premier performance company, established in 2001 and located in Huntington Beach, CA.
Challenging herself to create something new for her students, Debi took a chance and knocked on Disney’s door. When everyone told her, there was no chance to break into a company like Disney, she persevered. It was her vision to give talented studio dancers from around the world the opportunity to dance down Main Street, U.S.A., in beautiful costumes, and be featured in a parade with a huge audience in front of thousands of Disney Park guests. Debi contributes the success of Dance the Magic to surrounding herself with positive people that embody the Disney spirit! www.dancethemagic.com
DanceSurance - There for you every step of the way!
We offer tailored insurance products for every stage of your Dance & Performing Arts career.
Qualified brokers, personal service, industry experienced. DanceSurance.com
Meet our official photographer
Voted Victoria's Favourite Dance Photographer 2014, Belinda is a specialist dance and performing arts photographer. Her work is published regularly in magazines, online publications, exhibitions and promotional campaigns world wide. Active in the dance community and proudly supports The Victorian Dance Festival, Ausdance, Dance Informa, Dance Australia Magazine, Cecchetti Victoria, The Australian Ballet School and Stage Art Productions. Dancephotography.net.au
Meet our premium sponsors
Capezio’s been dancing Since 1887.
Founded in 1887 by master craftsman, Salvatore Capezio, cobbler to the Metropolitan Opera. Capezio quickly gained a reputation as the finest shoe-maker for dancers and performers worldwide. His original shop became a legendary gathering place and shoe resource for storied dancers like Anna Pavlova. Capezio is the global leader in dance and a household name, widely known and cherished by dancers of all ages. With 130 years of quality craftsmanship, dedicated customer service and timeless design to its name, Capezio has been making footwear and apparel that have inspired greatness in studios, on stages and runways world-wide. It is this rich heritage of supporting dance in all its forms and celebrating movement as a means of creative expression that has made it the brand of choice.
Meet our gold sponsors
Dance Around The World Dance Tours are Australia’s leading Dance Tour Company. Over 30,000 students, teachers and families have travelled with Dance Around the World and our fabulous Tour Directors to the USA, Asia, Europe, Australia and Cruising on successful tours. Amazing performance opportunities around the globe. Workshops available at some of the world’s leading Studios: Millennium Dance Complex, Debbie Allen, Nicholas Dance, Alvin Ailey, Broadway Dance Centre, Joffrey Ballet, Steps, Pineapple Studios and Cheerleading in the USA. Together we will design your itinerary, hold an information meeting for your families, Workshop registration and a Pre-departure meeting. Contact us for further information
Tel: 02 9618 6600,
groups@dancearoundtheworld.com.auor visit our website, Facebook
cjp beauty
CJP Beauty is an award-winning beauty brand renowned for its handmade, chemical-free, cruelty-free and vegan products for the eyes, lips and face. All products are handmade by the brand’s founder Celina Jayne Pereira, a makeup artist from Sydney with more than a decade of artistry experience with a passion for makeup education. The range includes glitter gels, lipsticks, face powders, liquid bronzers, blushes and highlighters. The brand takes an all-inclusive approach, creating products for all ages, races and genders, and remaining committed to clean chemical-free products without compromising on product performance, all whilst maintaining an accessible pricing model.
Show Works is Australia’s largest manufacturer of dance and exercise equipment. Our teacher has always been you the Australian Dance Industry. Our ballet barres were designed closely with the Australian Ballet, our Sprung Dance floors have all been designed in collaboration from several of the peak dance bodies in Australia. Even our Tap Steps were designed in collaboration with one of Australia’s leading dance teachers. We listen to your needs and in response provide top quality, competitively priced products with a warranty that is second to none. Show Works exclusively provides Tarkett dance vinyls at the best possible prices and range. If Tarkett is Australian for Dance Vinyl then Show Works is Australian for Dance Equipment. www.showworks.com.au
comdance
Comdance - Home of CSTD. Over 85 years of dance delivery. The COMDANCE global community consists of teachers and studios around the world who work as a global family. Joining Comdance is a great launching pad for a journey in dance. At Comdance we provide strong technique and expression along with experiencing enjoyment in an encouraging and empowering environment.
COMDANCE teachers are fully accredited and with our fantastic range of syllabi can help students prepare for exams and competitions.
Comdance gives you the structure and syllabi to engage and encourage your students. Our internationally-recognised syllabi and qualifications cover all major dance genres including Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop Ballroom and Latin. They give you an excellent structure and framework on which to base your classes and keep your students motivated.
Our history testifies to our ability to deliver! Start your journey now.
Become a Completely Awesome Teacher of Dance. www.comdance.org
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The Royal Academy of Dance is a world leader in dance education and training.
We’ve been teaching the world to dance for over 100 years and believe passionately in its power to transform lives. Through an international network of dance teachers, we support and connect a global community of more than 400,000 students, and dancers of all ages and abilities, in more than 80 countries.
RAD Australia offers training, professional development, student activities, exams, and membership to choreograph a future in dance for every body.
Our mission is to inspire the world to dance!
We are delighted to have Applause Dance Tours as our official VDF Tours partner. Find out how they can help you bring your group of students or teachers to VDF25 here.