Ausdance ACT 2026 Australian Dance Week

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Ausdance ACT's Australian Dance Week opens on International Dance Day and has grown into the biggest offering in Australia!

The calendar is chockers with over 20 invitations to dance all over the ACT and region. Young, old, mixed ability, professional, pre-professional and anyone who loves to dance or has always wanted to try.

There are workshops and classes, along with performances for those who like to watch and dance on the inside. Ballet, contemporary, folk, hip-hop, dance fit, inclusive dance, dance for wellbeing, improvised dance and more.

This is your Dance Week ACT, grown by local member dance artists, schools and studios working with Ausdance and everyone who loves to dance since 1982.

Check out the full calendar of events and let's dance!

Dates & Times
  • Wed 29 Apr
  • Thu 30 Apr
  • Fri 1 May
  • Sat 2 May
  • Sun 3 May
  • Mon 4 May
  • Tue 5 May
  • Wed 6 May
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.

When

29 Apr - 6 May

Where

Various venues

Various locations,
Canberra ACT

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