Unity Dance Challenge sets itself apart as a competition with a major focus on age appropriate costuming, music and choreography. A competition where every dancer is celebrated in a safe environment. Child safety is at the heart of every decision we make in preparation for and during each and every one of our events.

We are a group of like-minded people who put the emotional and physical safety of the children at the forefront of what we do. With an overwhelming response to the inaugural 2021 event, Unity Dance Challenge continues to return to Canberra and has since launched a number of new editions including the South Coast, Regional NSW and a Classical Challenge.

2027 SEASON EVENTS

Calling all dancers to join us at Unity Dance Challenge!

South Coast

Solos/Troupes

May 8th & 9th, 2027

Entries open March 12th, 2027

Entries close April 10th, 2027

NO LATE ENTRIES PERMITTED

Canberra

Solos/Troupes

July 23rd-25th 2027

Entries open May 21st, 2027

Entries close June 25th, 2027

NO LATE ENTRIES PERMITTED

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Partnering with mission-driven advocates, community organizations, and civic leaders across the country to expand opportunities and deliver enduring impact.

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Canberra Dance Collective is led by Renee Mandanici-Baldwin: dance educator, national adjudicator, counsellor and advocate for safer dance education in Australia. Based in Canberra, ACT, we offer accredited dance teacher training, adjudication, speaking and workshops, and counselling and mentoring in person or online.

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Canberra Dance Collective acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and dance, and pays our respects to Elders past and present.

Ignite is delivered in partnership with Australian Teachers of Dance (RTO 31624).

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