Young dancers holding a contemporary pose in warm amber stage light

A new Sydney dance competition / 2027

For the dancers.For the people behind them.

Introducing All In, a new Sydney dance competition for studio troupes and school dance groups, in the heart of the Hills District.

Less waiting around. A professional stage. Convenience. Clear communication.

All In brings professional event planning to competition day, putting just as much thought into what happens behind the scenes as what happens on stage.

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Date: 16 October 2027
Venue: Castle Hill RSL, Castle Hill NSW

The All In experience

Why choose All In?

Different needs. One thoughtfully designed competition.

A hip-hop troupe in matching baseball shirts and cargo pants posing on a dark stage

For dance studios

Perform. Compete. Go.

All the excitement. Less of the hassle.

A professional stage with practical facilities, a competition day designed to keep moving, so dancers can shine while teachers and families enjoy the experience too.

The details that make a difference

Less waiting around with Awards after each category.
Professional stage at Castle Hill RSL, in the heart of the Hills District.
Practical Comforts, changing facilities, parking and food & drinks options.
Fair judging with clear criteria
Simple pricing, no per-dancer fees or music-upload fees.
Clear communication with accessible schedule and event updates.

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A large school dance group reaching upward in violet stage light

For school dance groups

Your school. Your stage.

Another opportunity to shine on a professional stage.

Give your students the chance to represent their school, celebrate their hard work and build confidence through performance and competition.

The details that make a difference

Schools compete against schools only, a dedicated Open Style competition, separate from private dance studios.
Six school-stage divisions, Kindergarten + Stage 1 to Stage 6.
Professional stage at Castle Hill RSL, in the heart of the Hills District. Welcoming schools from Sydney and beyond.
Less waiting around with awards after each category
The practical comforts, change facility, parking, and food and drink options.
Simple pricing, one fee per routine, with no additional per dancer fee or music-upload fees.

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Our shared commitment

Fair competition. Meaningful feedback.

We take judging seriously.

Our adjudicators are required to assess performances fairly and without bias, using our clear 100-point judging criteria. Constructive feedback is provided to support dancers’ continued development.

Our 100-point judging criteria

100 points

Judging criteria		Points
Technique		25
Musicality		20
Choreography & Creativity		20
Performance Quality		25
Presentation & Age Appropriateness		10
Total		100

Behind the scenes

While dancers go all in on stage, we go all in behind the scenes.

The experience behind All In

An event professional’s eye. A dance mum’s perspective.

I’ve managed large-scale live events, including Oz Comic Con and Better Homes and Gardens Live, and I know the planning, attention to detail and behind-the-scenes work that go into creating a great event experience.

As a dance mum, I know the sacrifices families make to give their children those special moments on stage - juggling siblings, school commitments, other activities and everything in between. But seeing our children shine makes it all worthwhile. I want All In to make the whole experience feel worthwhile too.

All In brings those two worlds together: professional event management and a genuine understanding of dance families.

My vision is simple: a competition that’s exciting on stage, welcoming off stage and thoughtfully organised with everyone’s time in mind.

Founder, All In Dance Competition

Be part of the beginning

Why express your interest now?

Be part of our first All In.

We’re celebrating our inaugural competition with exclusive benefits for our first Founding Studios and Founding Schools.

Founding Studio

Be a Founding All In Studio

$70 Per troupe routine

Exclusive $70 troupe routine rate
Available to our first 10 eligible Founding Studios.

Founding recognition

Be recognised on our website, social media and at the event as one of our inaugural Founding Studios.

Founding School

Be a Founding All In School

ONE Routine on us

Your first routine is on us!
One complimentary routine entry, valued at $50, for each of our first 10 eligible Founding Schools.

Founding recognition

Be recognised on our website, social media and at the event as one of our inaugural Founding Schools.

Don’t miss your Founding opportunity.

Express your interest by 31 January 2027 to qualify for these exclusive benefits.

It’s free, with no payment or obligation to enter.

Express your interest now, it’s free

Expressions of interest establish eligibility but do not reserve a Founding place. Benefits are secured through completing official registration, subject to availability and offer terms. Founding offers close on 30 March 2027 or when the 10 places in each category are filled, whichever comes first. Public recognition is provided with the studio’s or school’s permission.

Expression of interest

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