The 2025 Victorian Dance Festival (VDF25), sponsored by international entertainment giant RWS Global, passed off from 23 – 25 Might, on the Melbourne Showgrounds, drawing hundreds of keen dancers, dance lecturers and studio homeowners from throughout Australia and overseas.
As Australia’s largest dance competition, VDF25 provided a vibrant celebration of dance in all its types. Six thousand attendees had been impressed to maneuver and be moved with an uplifting dance convention, an exhilarating skilled auditions program, a spectacular efficiency night and a bustling dance market.
Pageant highlights included:
Dance Workshops and Masterclasses
Over two days, VDF25 featured greater than 70 workshops catering to all ages and talent ranges — from Mini Movers (aged 3–6) to professionals. Members had the chance to study from famend choreographers and educators, together with US dancer/choreographer Meghan Sanett, who introduced her dynamic theatre jazz experience to the competition from her dwelling in LA.
Studio 7 IGNITE
Pleasure peaked on Saturday 24 Might, when the Studio 7 IGNITE showcase illuminated the stage with performances from dance firms, studios and troupes from all throughout Australia. This non-competitive platform celebrated the range and creativity of the Australian and worldwide dance expertise who flock to benefit from the competition weekend with their teams.
Vitality Dance Trainer Convention
Held on Friday, Might 23, Vitality Dance Trainer Convention supplied skilled improvement and networking alternatives for dance educators and studio homeowners. The convention featured separate streams for enterprise homeowners and educators, together with sensible workshops and a dance expo showcasing main manufacturers, providers and assets for dance lecturers and enterprise homeowners.
Auditions and Profession Alternatives
With the biggest dance careers program of its variety ever to be held in Australia, VDF25 provided intensive masterclasses and auditions for skilled contracts with main international leisure firms. From title sponsor RWS World; via to long-term companions Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Shows & Experiences and Joffrey Ballet College, New York; to newcomers Disney Stay Leisure, gifted hopefuls had been capable of audition for alternatives on board cruise ships, with company and sporting occasions, theme parks, and worldwide dance coaching establishments. With simply over 1,000 Australian artists and technicians hoping to make their mark, over 100 skilled contracts had been awarded throughout the VDF weekend!
Dance Market and Expo
VDF hosted Australia’s largest dance market, that includes dancewear, footwear, costumes, equipment and extra. Attendees had the prospect to buy from high manufacturers and newcomers to the market, in addition to get pleasure from entry to allied providers, membership organisations, a DJ and meals vans, making a vibrant ambiance all through the weekend.
Neighborhood and Tradition
VDF25 prides itself on being greater than only a competition; constantly delivering a optimistic and uplifting expertise, it was a real celebration of the dance group. The occasion fostered connections amongst dancers, educators, employers and fans, highlighting the fervour, dedication, and to not point out expertise, inside the Australian dance scene.
We look ahead to VDF 2026! Date to be introduced very quickly…
For extra info, go to www.VDF.com.au.
VDF 2025 pictures are actually accessible to view and buy. Simply go to Studio One Visuals VDF 2025.
