Friday 19th September to Sunday 28th September 2025
West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul
2025 West Gippsland Dance Festival
Schedule now available!
Schedule now available!
The 2025 Schedule for the West Gippsland Dance Festival is here!
Download it below!
MUSIC UPLOADS IS NOW READY FOR your music!
We’re so excited to welcome dancers, teachers, families, and supporters back to the stage for another incredible year of performances, creativity, and community.
✅ 2025 Festival Schedule Now Available
The official schedule for this year’s West Gippsland Dance Festival is now live.
👉 2025 Schedule
🎵 Music Uploads NOW OPEN!
Music uploads is now open! Please head to MUSIC UPLOADS and get your music in by Wednesday 17th September. Alternatively if you wish to scratch, please do so via Music uploads.
📝 Championship Parent Volunteer Roster
A dedicated volunteer roster for championship parents will be released soon. Your support is crucial to keeping the festival running smoothly, and we appreciate your help behind the scenes.
🚨 Backstage & Change Room Access – Important Notice
To protect the safety and wellbeing of all dancers, anyone aged 18 or over must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) to access change rooms or backstage areas during the 2025 West Gippsland Dance Festival.
For more information on this, please read section below.
WORKING WITh CHILDRENS CHECK
Backstage & Change Room Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all performers, the West Gippsland Dance Festival has introduced updated requirements for backstage and change room access.
Troupe Weekend
Only nominated teachers and helpers will be permitted in the backstage and change room areas.
All nominated persons must hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
WWCC details must be submitted to the festival prior to the event so that passes can be prepared.
Passes must be collected at the check-in desk and worn at all times while in backstage/change room areas.
Teachers and troupe helpers are required to check in each day of Troupe Weekend.
Solos, Duos & Other Sections
All adults (18+) entering the backstage or change room areas must hold a current WWCC – this includes parents, helpers, teachers, and performers who are 18 years or older.
WWCCs will be checked once at the check-in desk, and a named pass will be issued. This pass must be worn visibly at all times when backstage or in the change rooms.
We reserve the right to spot check both passes and WWCC validity during the festival.
How to Apply for a WWCC
A WWCC is free for volunteers and can be applied for online through the Victorian Government website. Please allow time for your application to be processed before the festival.
We thank all families and helpers for supporting these important child safety measures.