Call out for cultural dance groups in Wyndham!
Entries are now open for Wyndham Youth Services ‘Dance Off!’, a cultural dance competition showcasing amazing local talent.
We are excited to announce that this year’s Dance Off! will be held at the Wyndham Cultural Centre.
Register to be involved and represent your culture - contact Kumari to enter your dance group: kumari.mangos@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 0448 194 256.
Categories:
- Mini (All performers are aged 0-12 years)
- Teen (All performers are aged 0-17 years)
- Open (All performers are aged 0-25 years)
A maximum of 12 groups per category will be accepted. Cultural groups and schools can register for multiple age categories, however individuals cannot perform in more than one category. Registrations will be accepted on a ‘first come first served’ basis. There will be no waiting list once all places have been filled.
Eligibility:
- be a cultural dance group that is either based in Wyndham or consist of performers who live in Western Suburbs
- consist of a maximum of 20 performers
- meet the age eligibility requirements for the category being entered
Prizes:
- Winners $750 (Awarded in each category)
- Runners Up $300 (Awarded in each category)
- Choreography Award $100 (Awarded in each category)
- Trophies and medals will also be given out.
We can't wait to meet your group and celebrate your dance style.
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Further Details
Routine duration should be 3minutes in length, with time allowances given between 2.5 minutes - 3.5 minutes. Music must not run longer than 3.5 minutes. Music, lyrics and movements must be family friendly. Groups will need to send their music to organisers by 19th September 2025.
How to enter:
Register to be involved and represent your culture - contact Kumari to enter your dance group: kumari.mangos@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 0448 194 256.
DANCE OFF! Past Results
Wyndham Youth Services is proud of having such a talented and culturally diverse community. We wish to congratulate all performers for their incredible performances!
2024 RESULTS
Mini Category
1st Place: V-Sisters (Vietnamese Folk Dance)
Runners Up: Shakthiswaraa School of Dance (Classical Folk)
Choreography Award: Ram’s Dance Group (Bollywood)
Teen Category
1st Place: 2 Right Feet (Bollywood Hip Hop Fusion)
Runners Up: Bula Meke Group (Fijian Contemporary Meke)
Choreography Award: Chin Youth (Chin Bamboo Dance)
Open Category
1st Place: Kala Dyuthi Academy of Indian Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam)
Runners Up: Mama Jo’s Highland Dancers (Scottish Highland)
Choreography Award: Spiced Up (K-Pop Fusion)
2023 RESULTS
Junior Category
1st Place: Chin Youth (Chin)
2nd Place: Werribee Karen Baptist Church Youth (Karen)
Choreography Award: Desi Girls (Bollywood)
Senior Category:
1st Place: Young Peoples Club (Afrobeats)
2nd Place: Afro Movement Academy (Afro, Cultural, Amapiano)
Choreography Award: Kala Dyuthi Academy of Indian Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam)