Australian Youth Dance Festival 2025 is a bold, four-day gathering for the Australian dance sector — uniting youth company artists, independent movers and professional leaders in an exciting program of creative exchange, critical dialogue and sector development.
This year’s festival offers two tailored streams, 40+ workshops, a performance showcase, and discussions on the future of youth dance practice in Australia. The Professional Development Stream provides artists working in education, leadership, choreography or community contexts rich opportunities to refine their practice and build lasting connections.
With a 4-Day Pro Pass, you’ll access a curated professional development program that includes:
- Teaching Practice & Leadership—from empathy in teaching to self-accountability
- Safe Dance & Injury Prevention—including practical anatomy and recovery tips
- Mental Health & Child Safety—awareness and best practice in youth dance settings
- Cultural Engagement—with workshops on street dance culture and First Nations contemporary dance
- Creative Practice—opportunity to participate in cypher jams, improvisation and partner work
- Sector Networking—join facilitated discussions at our World Café and connect with peers across the country
You’ll also gain full access to:
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Excursions to key venues—Dancehouse, Lucy Guerin Inc (WXYZ Studios), Chunky Move
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The AYDF Performance Showcase—featuring works by youth dance companies and independent artists
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A screening of My Black Dog—sparking vital discussion on youth mental health through dance
Whether you’re leading, teaching, creating or evolving your role in youth dance, AYDF 2025 is your space to connect, grow, and help shape what comes next.
Images: AYDF 2019. Photos by Shuttermain.
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