Be recognised for your dedication to dance!
Our Dance Awards are for you! The teachers who work tirelessly in the background, support dancers and provide a safe space for children to learn and grow.
Our Mission
As a studio owner myself, I know the hard work and passion that goes into everyday to make our studios a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for our students!
Our mission is to celebrate and elevate dance studio excellence by recognising the leadership, dedication, and impact of studios and their owners who inspire dancers, build communities, and shape the future of dance education.
Now it's time to get recognised for your efforts and celebrate innovation, leaderships, and excellence across the dance industry.
We hold Dance Excellence Awards every year for Outstanding Performing Arts Studios within Australia. In 2026 we will be holding dance awards for the following areas;
Northern NSW (E.g. Central Coast, Newcastle, Nelson Bay)
Southern NSW (E.g. Wollongong, Nowra, Goulburn, Kiama, Bargo)
Western Sydney NSW (E.g. Macarthur, Penrith, Bankstown, Liverpool, Parramatta)
Sydney Metro NSW (E.g. Manly, Cronulla, Burwood, Bondi, Marrickville, Dee why)
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Our Award Categories
Major Awards
Dance Studio of the Year
Studio Owner of the Year
Youth Teacher of the Year (Under 25 years of age)
Specialty Awards
Emerging Studio of the Year (Established studios - 5 years or Under)
Hall of Fame (Established studios - 20+ years)
Excellence in Dance Education (Dance Education studios, e.g. traineeships, teacher accreditation ect.)
Community Impact Award
Innovation Award
Excellence in Inclusivity and Studio Culture
Enter all the awards for just $60 per year
2026 Members
Urban Dance
Kirsty’s School of Dance
Street Slamin Dance Centre
Newcastle Dance Academy
Industry Dance Co
Prodigy Dance Australia
Nrityashree Dance Academy
Stepaside Studios
KT Dance Academy