NSW Department of Education presents
STATE DANCE FESTIVAL 2025
Elevate
The 2025 NSW Public Schools State Dance Festival "Elevate" 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
Everest Theatre
| Mon 15 Sep | 7pm |
|---|---|
| Tue 16 Sep | 7pm |
| Wed 17 Sep | 7pm |
| Thu 18 Sep | 7pm |
| Fri 19 Sep | 7pm |
Approximately 110 minutes with a 20-minute interval. Partial lockout applies; patrons may enter between performances.
| Full | $45 |
|---|---|
| Concession (Child, Pensioner) | $40 |
$7 transaction fee applies.
A ticket is required for children 12 months and over.
Filming and photography strictly prohibited. Contains haze smoke and strobe lighting.
Children under 12 months may sit on a guardian's lap. All children below 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the theatre. Children 13 years or over can attend performances unaccompanied, however, the venue cannot take responsibility for their safety.
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.
Everest Theatre
| Mon 15 Sep | 7pm |
|---|---|
| Tue 16 Sep | 7pm |
| Wed 17 Sep | 7pm |
| Thu 18 Sep | 7pm |
| Fri 19 Sep | 7pm |
Approximately 110 minutes with a 20-minute interval. Partial lockout applies; patrons may enter between performances.
| Full | $45 |
|---|---|
| Concession (Child, Pensioner) | $40 |
$7 transaction fee applies.
A ticket is required for children 12 months and over.
Filming and photography strictly prohibited. Contains haze smoke and strobe lighting.
Children under 12 months may sit on a guardian's lap. All children below 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the theatre. Children 13 years or over can attend performances unaccompanied, however, the venue cannot take responsibility for their safety.
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.
Producer The Arts Unit, NSW Department of Education