One big day of learning, connection and inspiration in regional Victoria.
Presented by Ausdance VIC and Movement Zone Dance Studio, with the support of Mount Alexander Shire Council Events Grants Program.
The Castlemaine Dance Summit is a full-day event designed to inspire, inform and connect the regional dance community. Whether you’re a young dancer exploring your future, a teacher or studio owner looking to strengthen your practice, or a school wanting to expand creative opportunities for students—this day is built for you.
Held in Castlemaine, the Summit offers a rich program of practical workshops, professional development sessions, industry Q&As, and roundtable discussions. You’ll get the chance to train with leading teaching artists from both regional Victoria and Melbourne, experience a mock tertiary audition, explore accredited training options, and contribute to real conversations about how regional dancers and educators can be better supported.
This is more than a day of classes. It’s about opening doors, sharing knowledge, and building a stronger future for dance in regional Victoria. As a pilot program, this first summit will help shape a larger series of events we hope to run over 2026–2029 in other regional communities.
Castlemaine Dance Summit
Date & Time
8:15am-5pm, Saturday 11 October 2025
Location
The Phee Broadway Theatre, Castlemaine Town Hall, 212 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia
Tickets
Youth Access Pass – $35 (+GST)
Pro Access Pass – $25 (+GST)
Concession – $20 (+GST)
Youth Roundtable Only – FREE
Educator/Professional Roundtable Only – FREE
Program highlights
- Workshops with leading regional and metro artists
- Mock Tertiary Audition with Transit Dance
- Youth Dance Company workshop led by Kyall Shanks
- Artist Q&A Panel featuring local and Melbourne-based guests
- Professional Development for teachers and studio leaders
- Accredited Training Info Session hosted by Ausdance VIC
- Sector Roundtables to have your say on regional dance support
Why you should come
Attending the Castlemaine Dance Summit is a chance to take the mystery out of what it really takes to pursue a career in dance. You’ll build the confidence and knowledge you need to take your next step, gain insights into training pathways and local opportunities, and connect with others in a growing regional dance network. Most importantly, you’ll have a voice in shaping the future of dance support in your region.
Dance Students (12–18 years)
Get a taste of the professional dance industry, take classes with leading artists, try a mock audition, and ask your questions in our Q&A.
Teachers and Studio Owners
Join in for professional development, explore accredited training options, and connect with others doing great work across the region.
Secondary Schools
Find out how vocational dance and creative industry programs can work in your school and support student pathways.
Acknowledgements
The Castlemaine Dance Summit is presented by Ausdance VIC and Movement Zone Dance Studio, with the support of Mount Alexander Shire Council Events Grants Program.
