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This is more than a Conference
It’s a reset.
A reconnection.
A reawakening of why you teach.
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Dates
9 & 10 July 2026
8.30 am start
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Venue
The Studio theatre at Bangarra
Wharf 4, 5/15 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000
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Purchase tickets. Available now from Trybooking
https://www.trybooking.com/DMKFS
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Your ticket for the two-day conference includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for both days.
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Ticket Types & Pricing
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Members - $450.00 (Early Bird $390.00 ends 31st May)
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Life Member Ticket - $120.00
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Non-Members - $480.00 (Early Bird $420.00 ends 31st May)
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Students - $205.00
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​Why you can't miss this
A Destination Worth Travelling For
Learn and connect in one of Australia’s most inspiring arts environments.
Go Beyond the Steps
Explore the unseen—musical structure, methodology, and the thinking dancer.
See It. Experience It. Apply It.
Live demonstrations, performances, and interactive sessions are designed to deliver real teaching outcomes.
Reconnect with Your Practice
Refresh your perspective, deepen your knowledge, and return to your studio inspired.
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What you'll experience
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A creative and joyful first step into ballet for 4-year-olds, complemented by improvisation for Grade 2
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Live Demonstration Classes (Grade 4 & Grade 5) incorporating the Seen and Unseen
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Pirouette Workshop
Syllabus updates -
Music and the Unseen – interactive enchaînements with teachers
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Lucie Saronova Contemporary Solo coaching
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Teaching approach & syllabus application sessions
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Physiotherapy insights for training the Hypermobile Body
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Psychologist’s insights for Memory Retention
Discussion panel
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The 57th Annual National Conference 2026
Cecchetti in Practice:
The Seen and the Unseen
Presenters
Prepare to be inspired and equipped with knowledge as these extraordinary speakers take the stage. Their collective voices promise to make this conference an unmissable event for all.
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Chelsea Andrejić
Ex-professional dancer with the Slovak National Ballet and a qualified physiotherapist Condor Sports Medicine
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Hilary Kaplan
Principal of Alegria Dance Studios, Cecchetti Licentiate Diploma Holder, Senior RAD Examiner
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Emma Moran
Coaching her Lucie Saronova Contemporary Solo
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​Jane Moran
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Dianne Pokorny
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Robyn Ross
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Whitney Schofield
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Annabelle Utz
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Conference dinner
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Date: 9 July 2026
Time: 6.00 pm
Venue: Ventuno
Ventuno is a contemporary Italian restaurant on Sydney Harbour in the historic Walsh Bay arts precinct.
Cost: $150. Includes soft drinks, juices, wine, coffees and teas.
https://srghospitality.com.au/venue/ventuno/
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https://www.trybooking.com/DMKFS
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​​​Accommodation suggestions
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Local to the Bangarra Dance Theatre and within walking distance:​
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The Lucie Saronova Memorial Awards 2026
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Date
Wednesday 8 July 2026
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Venue
The Studio theatre at Bangarra
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Times
Silver Adjudicated Class. 11:30-1:00
Gold Adjudicated Class. 1:30-3:00
Finals. Start Time. 6.00 pm
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Ticket Prices
One class plus finals entry ticket. $65.
Note: You will be prompted to select either the Silver or Gold class at checkout.
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Two classes plus finals entry ticket. $75
Finals Entry ticket. $50
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Purchase tickets
https://www.trybooking.com/DMKFS
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