How to Enter AABC 2027

Join us in Melbourne from 13–15 August 2027 for a weekend of adult dance, training and performance.

Follow the steps below to build the festival experience that suits you. You can enter the Sunday competition, attend Friday or Saturday training, or combine your choices across the weekend.

All prices below are in Australian dollars and include GST.

Step 1: Choose How You Would Like to Participate

There are two participation pathways:

• Competition entrant: Perform in the Sunday competition, with the option to add Friday and Saturday activities.

• Festival-only participant: Join Friday masterclasses and/or Saturday classes without entering the Sunday competition.

You do not need to attend all three days, but we would love you to!.

Step 2: Allow for Your Festival Registration Fee

Every participating dancer must complete their own registration and pay the compulsory Festival Registration fee of $214.50 including GST.

This fee is separate from performance entries, masterclasses, feedback sessions, Saturday classes and merchandise.

Step 3: Choose Your Performance Entries

If you are entering the Sunday competition, select the performance or performances you wish to enter.

Performance entry Fee per dancer, per performance, including GST

Classical ballet solo $203.50

Contemporary solo $203.50

Pas de deux or duo $132.00

Trio$110.00

Group of 4–8 dancers $82.50

Each performance entry includes competition stage time, professional adjudication, feedback for the entered performance and placement within the appropriate competition section.

Entering with other dancers? Every member must register individually and pay their own Festival Registration and performance entry fees. Use exactly the same duo, trio or group name so we can match your entries.

The performance entry fee is per dancer, per performance. It is not one fee shared between the group.

Example: Festival Registration plus one group performance costs $297.00 including GST per dancer.

Festival-only participants can move straight to Step 4.

Step 4: Choose Your Optional Activities

Optional activity Fee including GST

Friday Repertoire Masterclass — per dancer $71.50

Friday Feedback Session — per session $36.30

Saturday ABC Training Experience — two classes per dancer $71.50

AABC branded T-shirt $60.50

The Friday Feedback Session is available to registered competition participants. Group performances will have longer during these session.

Only select activities you wish to participate in.

If you are entering the Sunday competition only, you do not need to book Friday or Saturday activities, although this is encouraged to be involved as much as possible.

Step 5: Prepare Your Registration Details

Before opening the form, have the following ready:

• Your contact details and date of birth

• Your dance training history and current training level

• Your chosen performance entries and optional activities

• Your duo, trio or group name, if applicable

• An emergency contact

• Relevant health or accessibility information

• A headshot for your registration profile

If you are unsure which division is appropriate, there is an option on the registration form to load a short class video for feedback on your division selection or contact us before completing your booking at contact@adultballetcentre.com.

Step 6: Complete the Form and Review Your Booking

Complete the registration form and check that your checkout includes:

• One compulsory Festival Registration

• Each performance entry you wish to book

• Only the optional activities and merchandise you have chosen

Check your selections and the total carefully, then read and accept the Terms and Conditions and required participant declarations before making payment.

Payment is required for the items you book now, unless an instalment arrangement has been expressly approved. This can be requested via email

Register and Pay for AABC 2027

Read the Terms and Conditions

Step 7: Receive Your Confirmation

Your booking is confirmed once the required registration details, declarations and payment have been completed and AABC has issued written confirmation.

Please check that your confirmation lists the correct performance entries and activities. Contact us promptly if anything needs clarification.

Further information about scheduling, music submission and event arrangements will follow before the festival.

Not Ready to Book?

You are welcome to enquire or join our mailing list for festival updates while you consider your options.

An enquiry or mailing-list subscription does not create a paid booking or reserve a place.

Questions? Email contact@adultballetcentre.com and we will be happy to help.