State Dance Festival 2026

The 2026 NSW Public Schools State Dance Festival "Convergence" is a showcase of choreographed dance works representing items from each local dance festival across NSW. The festival program features five different programs across five evening shows, celebrating the creative talents of teachers and over 1,500 public school students from Kindergarten to Year 12. During the week, there are numerous opportunities for students to attend the festival's workshop program, which offers dance classes in a variety of styles. Additionally, a professional development day for teachers, focusing on curriculum changes, compositional process and choreography and Aboriginal culture, storytelling and protocol in dance will be taught by key industry professionals. Image credit: Anna Warr photo/ Agraphique (designer) Producer The Arts Unit, NSW Department of Education Approximately 110 minutes with a 20-minute interval. Partial lockout applies, patrons may enter between each performance. Contains haze smoke and loud or sudden sounds. Photography and filming strictly prohibited. Children under two may sit on a guardians lap free of charge. If you have access needs, please contact our Box Office staff at 02 7255 1561 . You can read more about venue accessibility here. The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid. Approximately 110 minutes with a 20-minute interval. Partial lockout applies, patrons may enter between each performance.