Buzz No 5, 2026
Inside this edition:
Detailed Schedule
Teacher Passes and Working With Children Checks
Honour Board Updates
We are looking forward to the Open Age Troupe Sections this year…Most of these dancers have been performing for years and their stage presence, technique and ability to tell the story are so captivating. I enjoy every minute! It is worth hanging around to watch these performances if you can as they are so entertaining and beautiful. Spectator tickets will be available to pre-purchase soon, look out for the announcements.
Throw back to last year’s Open Jazz Troupes… In order of appearance…Innis Dance Studios (Green costume), TIDC Performing Arts, MCDA, Barbara Jayne Dance Centre, TIDC Performing Arts….Thank you WinkiPop Media for capturing these dancers in motion!
All photos thanks to WinkiPop Media
2026 SCHEDULE
*NB As always, it is subject to change.
The Schedule with the running order of sections is out now. Just remember that sometimes the timetable is not absolutely perfect for you, but we have a lot of people to consider and access to change rooms to consider too. We have done our best to make it convenient for as many people as possible, but of course it can’t be perfect for everyone.
We look forward to seeing all the dancers shine on stage!! Bring your energy, your passion and supportive spirit!
Full Schedule available on our website…take the shortcut here:
TEACHER PASSES / Backstage Passes and Working With Children Checks
Teachers, it is now time to send us the list of teachers that will be helping backstage to support the students and to assist with props. Please send us a copy of the ‘Working With Children Checks’ for all teachers. Please email to: secretary@saeisteddfod.com.au
We endeavour to keep the backstage area as quiet and calm as possible for all of our dancers to have their moment in peace before they go on stage. We therefore do not allow parents backstage unless there are exceptional circumstances in which case you need to apply in writing before the event to: president@saeisteddfod.com.au Parents are allowed to take their children to the Greenroom and then are asked to please enjoy your child’s performance from the audience. This gives your performer an extra reason to perform out to the audience and you can enjoy every moment.
HONOUR BOARD UPDATE
Many of you will have seen our digital display of former SASDS performers who have gone on to professional Careers in Dance and Theatre in the foyer of the theatre at SASDS Eisteddfod. If you know anyone who has gone on to professional work and also performed at SASDS please ask them to send us a digital photo of them in their professional role and a very brief description of their role or roles as well as the dance school they were associated with.
Please email to: president@saeisteddfod.com.au
Entries Waitlist
Every year there are a number of dancers who have to cancel their plans to attend SASDS due to unforeseen circumstances. We encourage you to join the Waitlist by entering at the link below and we will endeavour to fit you in if we can. To join the waitlist just enter as normal and the entry system will automatically wailist your entries.