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festival sponsors
Would you like to place your brand front and centre?
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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 VDF26. Our sponsors are a vital part of our community and we enjoy connecting them with our loyal, enthusiastic, committed and diverse dance community.
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Contact us today to enquire about our full range of packages including Vitality Teacher Conference and/or the full festival weekend.
thank you to our VDF26 sponsors
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.
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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.
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RAISE YOUR EXPERIENCE - RWSGLOBAL.COM
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
diamond sponsor
Established in 1988, Energetiks began as a boutique dancewear store with a mission to inspire and support dancers to perform well and live well. From those beginnings, it has grown into a much-loved Australian brand, now known worldwide for creating the finest quality, high-performance dancewear.
Passion for dance and dedication to the community remain the cornerstone of the Energetiks philosophy. Innovative, fashion-forward, and always on the pulse, their designs are engineered for movement and endurance, with sustainability and inclusivity at the heart of everything they do.
#DanceForLife www.energetiks.com.au
platinum sponsors
Welcome to Dance the Magic where dancers are at the heart of everything we do! Our team brings the magic of dance to life with high-energy, non-competitive events at Disneyland®, Walt Disney World®, Universal Orlando® Resort, Broadway in New York City, the Grand Ole Opry House, and now - Aulani, A Disney® Resort & Spa in Hawaii! Our mission is to craft unforgettable experiences while providing exceptional value and boosting studio retention.
With 25 years of experience, Dance the Magic ensures the entire journey is smooth for our directors by providing unparalleled organization, industry insights, and unwavering support every step of the way. With a passion for excellence, our team of experts sprinkle a little bit of magic into every moment. Let Dance the Magic elevate your success, and create moments that inspire your dancers, families, and audiences from around the world! www.dancethemagic.com
AcroPAD offers a range of high quality products and services. All based around our inflatable flooring and equipment. ​Space saving, highly functional, easy to store and portable makes AcroPAD products a key piece of equipment to have in your facility. Our airtracks and air floors offer endless possibilities for use, as dance mats, gymnastics mats, inflatable tumbling air tracks, we cater to your requirements!
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At VDF26 AcroPAD will be running open sessions, where students can train, have fun and explore movement. AcroPAD isn't just about Acro, its about any movement with elevation and impact!
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vitality dance teacher conference sponsor
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
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.
MINI MOVERS SPONSOR
At Slipps, we believe in turning the ordinary into extraordinary, one ballet shoe at a time. These aren't just ballet shoes, they're a patented design that brings a splash of colour, functionality, and style to your routine. We're on a mission to bring imagination and creativity to the art of movement.
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Because in our world 'ballet pink' is just the beginning.
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.
premium sponsors
NCLH Shows & Experiences is the in-house entertainment production company for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. We deliver A-list productions directed and choreographed by renowned professionals like Warren Carlyle, Patti Wilcox, Tiger Martina, Chase Benz, and Mark Kanemura. We offer competitive salaries, paid rehearsals, housing, travel, and professional working environments. It’s an exciting time to become a part of the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings family!
NCLH casts singers and dancers for productions such as Burn The Floor, Choir of Man, Jersey Boys and Beetlejuice for Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises.
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The Walt Disney Company entertains, informs and inspires people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds and innovative technologies families have come to love for over 90 years. Whether you’re looking to create magic in our Parks and Resorts, support business growth and development, work behind-the-scenes on your favorite TV shows or upcoming movies, or anything in-between, this is your opportunity to start the next chapter of your career story and help create the exhilarating experiences Disney is known for worldwide.
The Joffrey Ballet School in New York City begins is searching for talent in studios around the world. Each season, the school’s artistic and admissions teams travel domestically and internationally to meet dancers where they train, creating pathways into their Summer Intensives and year-round Pre-Professional Trainee Programs.
Through its global Audition Tour, Joffrey Ballet School looks beyond to identify dancers whose artistry, individuality, and potential align with the full spectrum of their training. These auditions serve as a gateway to acceptance and potential merit-based scholarships, connecting dancers to immersive summer experiences and comprehensive pre-professional pathways designed to prepare artists for today’s evolving dance industry. No matter where a dancer’s training begins, the next step of their journey could start at Joffrey Ballet School. Visit www.joffreyballetschol.com to learn more and be ready to audition at VDF26!
Cirque du Soleil has redefined how the world views the circus; from small town talent to a household name.
Open your world to more wonder. Feel the inspiration like never before.
Cirque du Soleil will be coming to VDF26 for the first time to audition dancers for a range of internationally renowned live shows and appearances. We’re drawn to artists who can tell a story through their movement. Those who express emotion, character, and intention in every gesture. For our auditions at VDF, we’ll be seeing advanced professional dancers for two separate auditions in contemporary jazz and MJ-style hip hop.
It all started with a promise in 1932 to make the most comfortable dance shoe in the world.
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Since founder Jacob Bloch made this commitment to a young ballet dancer 90 years ago, Bloch has been listening to the needs and desires of dancers around the globe. It’s in every piece of dancewear, shoe and accessory Bloch creates – from the premium material selection to the artisan construction. Bloch leads the way as the ultimate dancewear brand, equipping you with the tools and confidence to be the best dancer you can be.
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Today, guided by the third generation of Jacob Bloch’s family, the company’s international acclaim has cemented its position as a leader within the technical dance market. Their innovative designs, material selection and construction are all closely linked to dance, making Bloch one of the most trusted names in the industry.
Acrobatic Arts offers a comprehensive training program for dance educators to safely teach AcroDance. Our curriculum covers anatomy, technique, progressions, lesson planning, choreography, and more!
Developed with input from over 100 experts in related fields, it's the most well-researched program in the industry.
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Join a network of over 8,000 studios in 50 countries and take your teaching to the next level.
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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
Performance Medicine
At Performance Medicine, we get it. We know that every performer is an amazing and complex mechanism, where every problem is different and every solution is a thing of bespoke attention and care. From stage to backstage to behind the backstage, from professional dancers and singers, to amateur dramatics, we see the bigger picture to performance.
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We distinguish ourselves by understanding and treating the full spectrum of today’s performer, from body conditioning, muscle matter, to mind. And our holistic, three-sixty approach is re-shaping performance culture nationally and internationally.
The Cecchetti Principles of grace, balance and line form the basis of a sound training syllabus that has been developed to meet the needs of today’s modern child - teaching co-ordination, poise, confidence, rhythmical sense and musicality while ensuring that the process in still fun!
The fully qualified, carefully trained and registered teachers of Cecchetti Ballet Australia are committed to providing a stable and secure foundation for each student’s training – whether for purely recreational enjoyment or as the beginnings of a career in dance. The Cecchetti teacher training courses prepare them to teach with a safe and secure technical base, sound knowledge of anatomy and basic physical faults, good teaching practices and the historical background of the art of classical ballet.
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.
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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
The Royal Academy of Dance is a world leader in dance education and training.
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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.
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RAD Australia offers training, professional development, student activities, exams, and membership to choreograph a future in dance for every body.
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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.
Dance With Go Tours invites Australian dancers and their families on an unforgettable international journey to Vietnam, where the world becomes your stage! We specialise solely in dance tours to Vietnam, and we’re extremely excited to announce our exclusive partnership with VINWONDERS, Vietnam’s premier theme park brand! Our tours give young dancers the chance to shine on a world-class stage with expertly crafted itineraries blending cultural discovery, luxury, and performance opportunities. Stay in 5 star resorts, enjoy delicious local cuisine, explore vibrant markets, relax on tropical beaches, and connect with Vietnam’s rich heritage through immersive activities. Our experienced Tour Leaders and local Vietnamese partners ensure everything runs smoothly—from performances to travel logistics. Backed by Go Tours Travel’s 20+ years of experience you’re in expert hands every step of the way. Whether you’re taking the stage or cheering from the crowd, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with culture, castles, and choreography. The world is your stage—let’s dance across it!
At Total Dance, we create dancewear that’s designed for the dancers who live and breathe dance. Proudly Australian-made, our pieces are all made locally with premium fabrics that move with your body, giving you the confidence to smash it out in class, rehearsal, or on stage. We know what matters! comfort, style, and durability. That’s why all of our dancewear is made to look good, feel amazing, and handle the toughest training sessions. By producing our collections locally, we not only support Australian manufacturing but also ensure every piece meets the highest quality standards. Plus, we focus on sustainable production, so your dancewear lasts longer and has less impact on the planet. Whether you’re a studio regular, a comp kid, or just love dancing for fun, Total Dance is here to keep you looking sharp and feeling unstoppable. This is dancewear built for the dancer you are today and the performer you’re becoming.
Australian Teachers of Dancing ignites the passion that fuels the DREAMS that connect our community. In the studios, on the stage and in education, we celebrate the artistry, energy, technique and creativity of dance.
Our tribe are the people who share the excitement of dance. We support them to follow their dance industry dreams through education, ongoing professional development, networking, mentoring, and studio support.
We unite them and provide them with opportunities to grow as individuals, as studio owners and teachers, as students, as dancers of all levels and ages and as a globally connected dance organisation.
With our extensive experience of over 40 years in the dance industry, we have recognized the necessity for dance school owners and dance parents to have access to high-quality yet affordable dance costumes and dancewear. Our mission is to make the process of costuming a troupe as smooth as possible, while keeping both the parents and dancers satisfied.
As dance school owners ourselves, we understand the challenges involved in ensuring that the dance performances are top-notch and visually appealing, without compromising on the budget or the expectations of parents. It's a delicate balance, and we are committed to helping you achieve it every year.
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Square Rose is a family-owned business, and we are proud to be actively supporting the local and national dance industry. Our passion for dance drives us to provide you with the best products and services to enhance your dance experience.
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We believe in the potential of all dancers and look forward to witnessing the incredible achievements you can make. Whether you are a seasoned performer or just starting on your dance journey, Square Rose is here to support and empower you to reach new heights in the world of dance.
Haileybury Pangea is a world-class online school designed for academically driven, self-motivated students in Years 5–12 who want a flexible, personalised and future-focused education. As part of Haileybury, an award-winning school with a 130-year history of excellence, Haileybury Pangea delivers a premium online learning experience to students across Victoria and the Northern Territory. This innovative model combines the expertise of brilliant teachers, rigorous Academic programs and the latest technology to create an environment where students can thrive.
Central to the Haileybury Pangea experience are live, interactive classes that allow students to connect directly with teachers and peers. Students typically attend 2–3 live lessons per subject each week, ensuring structure, engagement and personalised support. These sessions are complemented by engaging and relevant self-paced learning tasks that help students build independence and manage their study around co-curricular interests, elite pursuits and other commitments. This blend of flexibility and academic rigour empowers students to take ownership of their learning and develop strong organisational and time-management skills.
Beyond academic achievement, Haileybury Pangea emphasises student wellbeing and community. A robust social and Student Wellbeing program ensures every learner feels connected, supported and confident. Students are encouraged to build resilience, develop meaningful relationships and explore the values that matter most, such as respect, social justice and responsibility.
With a focus on curiosity, innovation and personal growth, Haileybury Pangea nurtures students to become confident, capable and future-ready. Guided by the belief that every student matters every day, the school ensures each student is known, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Discover Excellence at Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance
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For over a decade, Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance has built an unshakable reputation for excellence, backed by authentic word-of-mouth praise.
As a smaller, boutique studio with a limited intake, we provide personalized attention that larger, more corporate studios simply cannot match.
Our commitment is to ensure every dancer is seen and receives the training they deserve, embracing an 'all for one' philosophy.
Our inclusive environment fosters respect, unity, and a dedication to the art of dance.
Patrick School of the Arts (PSA) is Australia’s leading performing arts school. Under the direction of Todd Patrick, PSA offers specialised courses to develop the country’s next generation of young, vibrant entertainers.
We offer passionate students part-time and full-time education and training in preparation for a successful career in dance, music and theatre.
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Our rigorous approach to practical learning and technical proficiency creates real job pathways, giving Patrick’s a solid reputation across the international arts scene.
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We are a school committed to artistic excellence. Students gain higher levels of artistic training, tailored to industry needs. They achieve nationally accredited qualifications to launch a successful career in performing arts and show business.
Transit Dance is one of Australia’s leading dance training institutions, dedicated to preparing students for professional careers in dance and performance. Our nationally recognised, fully accredited courses are designed to fast-track your success, combining world-class faculty, small capped class sizes, and industry-focused training to ensure career progression.
With a 100% performance-based approach, our programs provide the technical excellence, artistic development, and real-world experience needed to thrive in the industry. If you’re serious about a career in dance, this is where your journey begins.
Ready Set Dance is Australia’s leading preschool dance program, inspiring children aged 2–6 to move, learn and grow through the joy of movement.
Created by industry professionals and early childhood experts, our classes are designed to nurture confidence, creativity and a lifelong love of dance in a fun, supportive environment.
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Our flagship programs – Ready Set Dance, Ready Set Ballet, Ready Set Acro and Ready Set Move – build coordination, confidence, creativity and school readiness through carefully structured, age-appropriate classes.
Each program blends music, movement and imagination to support physical, social and cognitive development, while keeping little ones engaged and excited every step of the way.
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At VDF, we’re proud to showcase Ready Set Ballet and Ready Set Acro, two of our specialised preschool programs designed to build strong foundations through joyful movement.