Far North Coast Dance Festival

Region: Rural North | Tweed Heads
Kindergarten to Year 12
Local arts program Public schools Dance

The Far North Coast Dance Festival involves over 1000 students from public, primary and high schools from the Tweed, Murwillumbah and Lismore districts. For over 35 years the Dance Festival has displayed the many dance forms taught in NSW public schools K-12. The teachers choreograph and prepare dances at their schools for public performance, to provide you with an entertaining evening. An enjoyable experience is assured!

2023 dates

The 2023 Far North Coast Dance Festival will run Tuesday 6 June to Thursday 8 June (Term 2, Week 7). 

Cost

$50 per item accepted into the festival.

How to apply

To apply, complete the Far North Coast Dance Festival application form. Applications close Friday 3 March 2023 (Term 1, Week 6)

COVID-19 notice

The operation of these programs are contingent on advice provided by the NSW Department of Education in consultation with NSW Health. All activities will adhere to the DoE COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions.

Visit the COVID-19 and public schools in NSW web page for more information.

Enquiries

Karen Levi
Festival Coordinator
Email
karen.levi@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
02 6674 9777
Simon Kermode
Arts Coordination Officer
Coffs Harbour
Email
simon.kermode1@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0448 529 847

Venue

Twin Towns Services Club
Wharf Street
Tweed Heads NSW 2485
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Resources

A primary school dance performance with students dressed in purple body suits
Far North Coast Dance Festival 2021
High school students performing a dance on stage
Far North Coast Dance Festival 2021
Primary school students performing a dance on stage
Far North Coast Dance Festival 2021
Primary school students dancing on stage
High school students performing at the Far North Coast Dance Festival in 2021

Programs

Kingscliff

Far North Coast Senior Dance Ensemble

Public schools Dance
Years 9 to 12

The Far North Coast Senior Dance Ensemble is for talented dance students from NSW public schools in Year 9 to Year 12. Boys are strongly encouraged to apply.

Membership is by audition only and is open to students attending NSW public schools living across the Far North Coast.   
Murwillumbah

Far North Coast Junior Dance Ensemble

Public schools Dance
Years 5 to 8

The Far North Coast Junior Dance Ensemble is for talented dance students from NSW public schools in Year 5 to Year 8. Boys are strongly encouraged to apply.

Membership is by audition only and is open to students attending NSW public schools living in the Far North Coast.   

Far North Coast Dance Festival 2022 gallery