BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National College of Dance - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National College of Dance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nationalcollegeofdance.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National College of Dance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20280401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20280930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261007T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261106T000000 DTSTAMP:20260909T064152Z CREATED:20260909T042356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T064152Z UID:10000472-1791331200-1793923200@nationalcollegeofdance.com SUMMARY:Associate Program - October Dates DESCRIPTION:NCD Associate Program\nExtend your training. Refine your technique. Discover your potential.\nApplicants must completed the following Associate Program application before purchasing tickets:  https://nationalcollegeofdance.com/full-time/request-an-audition/ \nAuditions can occur within the workshop. \nWednesday 7–Friday 9 October 2026 \nThe NCD Associate Program offers three days of intensive training for committed dancers who are ready to extend their development beyond their regular weekly classes. \nAssociate students become connected with National College of Dance’s renowned full-time training program and work directly with members of our experienced full-time faculty. \nAcross the three days\, dancers will participate in focused technical and choreographic training designed to strengthen their technique\, develop their artistry and challenge them to reach the next level. \nWhat’s Included?\n\nThree days of intensive dance training\nTechnical classes with NCD’s full-time faculty\nChoreographic workshops\nOpportunities to develop artistry\, musicality and performance quality\nInsight into NCD’s professional full-time training environment\nThe opportunity to train alongside other dedicated young dancers\n\nThe NCD Associate Program is ideal for dancers seeking additional training\, new challenges and a closer connection with a professional dance training environment while continuing to attend their current school. \nProgram Details\nDates: Wednesday 7–Friday 9 October 2026\nLocation: National College of Dance\, Newcastle\nTimes: 9.00am to 3.00pm\nSuitable for: 11+ to pre-professional\nProgram Fee: $400.00 or $140.00 per day \nPlaces are limited. \nBOOK NOW URL:https://nationalcollegeofdance.com/event/associate-program-october-dates/ LOCATION:National College of Dance\, 151 Young Road\, Lambton\, 2299\, Australia CATEGORIES:Public Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261010T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261010T163000 DTSTAMP:20260910T053153Z CREATED:20260909T234808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T053153Z UID:10000476-1791622800-1791649800@nationalcollegeofdance.com SUMMARY:Performance Group Auditions DESCRIPTION:2027 Performance Group Auditions\nSaturday 10 October \nAuditions will soon be held for dancers interested in joining an NCD Performance Group in 2027. \nPerformance Groups offer students the opportunity to represent NCD at eisteddfods and performances while developing their technique\, confidence\, teamwork and performance skills. \nWe are looking for enthusiastic and committed dancers who can attend all scheduled rehearsals\, performances and eisteddfods throughout the year. \nAudition Schedule: \n9.00am – 10.30am:  Age Group 6-8yrs for Ballet\, Jazz and Lyrical \n9.00am – 11.00am:  Age Group 14yrs – Open for Ballet\, Jazz\, Contemporary\, Lyrical and Musical Theatre \n11.30am – 1.00pm:  Age Group 10-12yrs for Ballet Jazz and Contemporary \nPlease complete the 2027 Performance Group Expression of Interest Form  by 16th September to ensure you receive all updated information and we can finalise our planning of the groups. \n\n\n \n \n 2027 Performance Groups Expression of Interest\n \n \n Student Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Parent Name\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Your Email Address(Required)\n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n Confirm Email Address\n \n \n \n Your Phone(Required)Providing these details in full allows us to print a fully completed roll with parent details rather than creating a new form. Choose your age range as of 1st January 2027 (eg: if you are 12 as of the first of January please click both 10-12 and 12-14. We will then choose the preferred group).\n \n 4-6\n \n \n 8-10\n \n \n 10-12\n \n \n 12-14\n \n \n 14 and Opens\n All students will represent their own age group before being considered for any other age group. Choose the Genre you have been invited to. (6's must do both Classical and Jazz)\n \n Classical\n \n \n Contemporary\n \n \n Jazz\n \n \n Lyrical (TBC)\n \n \n Senior Musical Theatre (TBC)\n Please complete the genres you are interested in performing in for 2027. When we understand the number of participants interested we can gauge if we can establish a genre in small or large group. How many groups will your dancer be available to perform in?\n \n One\n \n \n Two\n \n \n Three\n \n \n Four\n \n \n Five\n \n \n Six\n \n \n Seven\n We will be providing a performance group pack to advise on full costing for 2027 once we have an understanding of the groups and participant interest. I am entering our expression of interest for 2027 Performance Groups (commencing Term 4\, 2026).\n \n I agree\n This is an expression of interest for 2027 groups\, not a commitment by you or a guarantee of placement to a group. Parents will have an opportunity to accept or refuse placement into a group after auditions have occurred on 10th October. URL:https://nationalcollegeofdance.com/event/performance-group-auditions/ LOCATION:Lambton CATEGORIES:Members Only Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261210T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261210T183000 DTSTAMP:20260909T072323Z CREATED:20260909T071716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T072323Z UID:10000473-1796889600-1796927400@nationalcollegeofdance.com SUMMARY:Beyond the Page - End of year Production DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Page\nNational College of Dance Annual Concert 2026\nThursday 10 December 2026\nCivic Theatre Newcastle \nSave the date for National College of Dance’s spectacular 2026 annual concert\, Beyond the Page. \nEvery great story begins with an idea. Beyond the Page explores the journey of the author as their imagination takes shape and their stories come to life through dance. \nFeaturing works inspired by celebrated authors and storytellers: \n\nCharles Perrault – Sleeping Beauty\nThe Brothers Grimm – Little Red Riding Hood\nHans Christian Andersen – The Ugly Duckling\nJane Austen – Pride and Prejudice\nAnne Rice – Interview with the Vampire\nErin Morgenstern – The Night Circus\n\nFrom timeless fairytales and literary classics to atmospheric modern storytelling\, NCD dancers will bring each author’s imagined world beyond the page and onto the stage. \nJoin our Junior Academy and Professional College dancers for an unforgettable evening of storytelling\, imagination and dance at the Civic Theatre Newcastle. \nSave the Date\nThursday 10 December 2026\nCivic Theatre Newcastle \nTickets will go on sale soon. \nFurther performance and ticketing information will be announced shortly. URL:https://nationalcollegeofdance.com/event/beyond-the-page-end-of-year-production/ LOCATION:National College of Dance\, 151 Young Road\, Lambton\, 2299\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270113T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260909T073235Z CREATED:20260909T072854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T073235Z UID:10000474-1799832600-1799935200@nationalcollegeofdance.com SUMMARY:Junior Summer School DESCRIPTION:NCD Junior Summer School 2027\nTwo exciting days of dance\, learning and fun!\nWednesday 13 and Thursday 14 January 2027\n9:00 am–2:30 pm each day\nFor dancers aged 6–9 \nGive your child two wonderful days of dancing\, learning and making new friends at the NCD Junior Summer School. \nThroughout the program\, dancers will experience a range of dance genres\, develop their technique and learn exciting new choreography. Every class will be carefully designed for this age group and taught by NCD’s caring and experienced teachers. \nWhat’s Included?\n\nClasses across a variety of dance genres\nAge-appropriate technique development\nExciting new choreography\nOpportunities to build confidence and performance skills\nTwo full days of dancing\, learning and fun\nThe opportunity to meet and dance with new friends\n\nThe NCD Junior Summer School is open to boys and girls from all dance schools. \nDates and Times\nWednesday 13 and Thursday 14 January 2027\n9:00 am–2:30 pm each day \nPricing\nEarly Bird: $160\nAvailable until 31 October 2026 \nStandard Price: $180 \nPlaces are limited. Book early to secure your child’s place! \nBOOK NOW URL:https://nationalcollegeofdance.com/event/junior-summer-school/ LOCATION:National College of Dance\, 151 Young Road\, Lambton\, 2299\, Australia CATEGORIES:Public Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270113T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260909T073206Z CREATED:20260909T073152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T073206Z UID:10000475-1799832600-1799935200@nationalcollegeofdance.com SUMMARY:Tiny Tots Summer School DESCRIPTION:NCD Tiny Tots Summer School 2027\nTwo exciting days of dance\, learning and fun!\nWednesday 13 and Thursday 14 January 2027\n9:00 am–2:30 pm each day\nFor children aged 3–6 \nGive your little dancer two wonderful days of dancing\, learning and making new friends at the NCD Tiny Tots Summer School. \nThroughout the program\, children will experience a variety of dance genres\, develop age-appropriate technique and learn fun new choreography. Every class will be carefully designed for younger dancers and taught by NCD’s caring and experienced teachers. \nWhat’s Included?\n\nClasses across a variety of dance genres\nAge-appropriate dance technique\nFun new choreography\nActivities that develop coordination and musicality\nOpportunities to build confidence and creativity\nTwo full days of dancing\, learning and fun\nThe opportunity to meet and dance with new friends\n\nThe NCD Tiny Tots Summer School is open to boys and girls from all dance schools. Children attending independently must be confidently toilet-trained. \nDates and Times\nWednesday 13 and Thursday 14 January 2027\n9:00 am–2:30 pm each day \nPricing\nEarly Bird: $160\nAvailable until 31 October 2026 \nStandard Price: $180 \nPlaces are limited. Book early to secure your little dancer’s place! \nBOOK NOW URL:https://nationalcollegeofdance.com/event/tiny-tots-summer-school/ LOCATION:Lambton CATEGORIES:Public Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270118T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260908T101432Z CREATED:20260908T092839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T101432Z UID:10000470-1800262800-1800630000@nationalcollegeofdance.com SUMMARY:Newcastle Summer Dance Intensive DESCRIPTION:Newcastle Summer Dance Intensive 2027\nFive days of outstanding training\, inspiration and creativity\nMonday 18–Friday 22 January 2027\nNational College of Dance\, Newcastle \nStart your year inspired at the Newcastle Summer Dance Intensive 2027. \nFor five incredible days\, dancers will train with some of Australia’s leading teachers\, choreographers and industry professionals across Ballet\, Jazz\, Contemporary Fusion and much more. \nOur 2027 faculty already includes: \n\nEmma Sandall\nJacob Yarr\nSimone Sault\nBrett Morgan OAM\nPlus more exciting guest teachers to be announced online soon\n\nOpen to dancers from all studios\, NSDI offers high-calibre summer training in Newcastle at an accessible price. It is the perfect opportunity to explore new styles\, strengthen technique and artistry and begin the new year feeling challenged\, motivated and inspired. \nPrograms and Pricing\nJunior Program | Ages 10–12\nEarly Bird: $450\nStandard: $495 \nSenior Program | Ages 13+\nEarly Bird: $475\nStandard: $525 \nPre-Professional Program\nEarly Bird: $475\nStandard: $525 \nEarly Bird pricing is available until 31 October 2026. \nIntensive Details\nDates: Monday 18–Friday 22 January 2027\nLocation: National College of Dance\, 151 Young Road\, Lambton NSW\nStyles: Ballet\, Jazz\, Contemporary\, Fusion and much more\nEligibility: Dancers aged 10 years and over with a stream dedicated to pre-professional dancers.\nStudios: Dancers from all studios are warmly invited to attend \nFurther faculty announcements and the complete program timetable will be released soon. \nPlaces are limited. Secure your place today and experience five unforgettable days of dance at the Newcastle Summer Dance Intensive. \nBOOK NOW URL:https://nationalcollegeofdance.com/event/nsdi2027/ LOCATION:National College of Dance\, 151 Young Road\, Lambton\, 2299\, Australia CATEGORIES:Public Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270211T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260901T064447Z CREATED:20260901T064347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T064447Z UID:10000467-1802332800-1802624400@nationalcollegeofdance.com SUMMARY:2027 Australian Classical Challenge Entry DESCRIPTION:We are currently planning entries for dancers who may be interested in competing in the Australian Classical Challenge (ACC) in 2027. \nThe Newcastle ACC will be held from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 February 2027 and includes both Classical Ballet and Contemporary divisions. \nAge divisions and Newcastle entry fees are determined by the dancer’s age on 1 January 2027: \nJunior\, 8–10 years: $230 per division\nPre-Intermediate\, 11–12 years: $240 per division\nIntermediate\, 13–14 years: $260 per division\nSenior\, 15–19 years: $280 per division \nA booking fee also applies to all registrations. Dancers entering both Classical Ballet and Contemporary will need to pay the entry fee for each division. \nWe would also like to know which dancers may be interested in attending the ACC event in Canberra in 2027. \nIndicate whether they would like to attend: \nACC Newcastle in February\nACC Canberra\nBoth events \nPlease also advise whether they would like to enter the Classical Ballet division\, Contemporary division or both. \nAll required entry information must then be completed and returned to NCD by Friday 11 September. We will be submitting our early entries to ACC on 30 September\, and we cannot guarantee that late requests can be included. \nPlease read the attached ACC Entry Conditions before requesting an entry. By asking NCD to submit an entry\, families confirm that they have read and accepted these conditions. \n\n \n \n 2027 Australian Classical Challenge Entry\n We are currently planning entries for dancers who may be interested in competing in the Australian Classical Challenge (ACC) in 2027.\n\nThe Newcastle ACC will be held from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 February 2027 and includes both Classical Ballet and Contemporary divisions.\nA booking fee also applies to all registrations. Dancers entering both Classical Ballet and Contemporary will need to pay the entry fee for each division.\n\nAll required entry information must then be completed and returned to NCD by Friday 11 September. We will be submitting our early entries to ACC on 30 September\, and we cannot guarantee that late requests can be included.\n\nPlease read the attached ACC Entry Conditions before requesting an entry. By asking NCD to submit an entry\, families confirm that they have read and accepted these conditions. \n \n Are you interested in entering the 2027 Australian Classical Challenge(Required)\n \n \n Yes - by filling out this entry you give NCD permission to enter you.\n \n \n \n NO - I will not be entering 2027 ACC\n Parent Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Parents Phone Number(Required)Student Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Date of Birth(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Age Group(Required)\n \n \n Junior\, 8–10 years: $230 per division\n \n \n \n Pre-Intermediate\, 11–12 years: $240 per division\n \n \n \n Intermediate\, 13–14 years: $260 per division\n \n \n \n Senior\, 15–19 years: $280 per division\n Genre(Required)\n \n \n Classical\n \n \n \n Contemporary\n \n \n \n Both\n Venue(Required)\n \n \n Newcastle\n \n \n \n Canberra\n \n \n \n Both\n T-shirt(Required)\n \n \n No T-shirt\n \n \n \n Child 10\n \n \n \n Child 12\n \n \n \n Child 14\n \n \n \n Child 16\n \n \n \n Adult XS\n \n \n \n Adult S\n \n \n \n Adult M\n \n \n \n Adult L\n \n \n \n Adult XL\n Competition Terms and Conditions(Required)AUSTRALIAN CLASSICAL CHALLENGE 2027\nENTRY CONDITIONS\n\nBefore requesting an entry through NCD\, dancers and parents must read and agree to the following conditions:\n\nAge divisions\n\nA dancer’s age division is determined by their age on 1 January 2027:\n\nJunior: 8–10 years\nPre-Intermediate: 11–12 years\nIntermediate: 13–14 years\nSenior: 15–19 years\n\nDancers may enter only one age division in each challenge.\n\nEntry fees\n\nNewcastle entry fees are charged per division:\n\nJunior: $230 per division\nPre-Intermediate: $240 per division\nIntermediate: $260 per division\nSenior: $280 per division\n\nAn additional booking fee applies to all registrations. Dancers entering both Classical Ballet and Contemporary must pay the applicable entry fee for each division.\n\nAvailability and attendance\n\nDancers must be available for all required classes\, rehearsals and performances across the four-day event.\n\nParents agree for students to attend all pre-event rehearsals in the January leading up to the event. \n\nClassical entrants must:\n\nAttend the preliminary ballet class.\nPerform their classical solo or variation.\nAttend all required Grande Défilé rehearsals.\nPerform in the Grande Défilé during the Sunday finals.\nAttend any additional classes\, rehearsals and performances if selected as a semi-finalist or finalist.\n\nContemporary entrants must:\n\nAttend the preliminary contemporary class.\nPerform their contemporary solo.\nAttend any additional classes\, rehearsals and performances if selected as a semi-finalist or finalist.\nClassical requirements\nJunior and Pre-Intermediate dancers may perform a classical solo of up to two minutes or a variation from the approved repertoire list.\nIntermediate and Senior dancers must perform a variation from the approved Classical Ballet Repertoire list.\nJunior dancers are not permitted to perform pointe work.\nDancers must follow ACC’s costume and classwear requirements.\nAll Classical entrants must participate in the Grande Défilé.\nContemporary requirements\nJunior and Pre-Intermediate solos must not exceed two minutes.\nIntermediate and Senior solos must not exceed two and a half minutes.\nDancers may perform their own choice of choreography and music with an appropriate costume.\nSemi-finalists must learn and rehearse the choreography provided by a member of the judging panel.\nDancers must follow ACC’s classwear and rehearsal requirements.\nStudent status\n\nAll entrants must hold student status. An entrant must not have been paid to perform as a dancer for more than 10 weeks in one calendar year.\n\nMusic\n\nMusic must be supplied according to ACC’s instructions and clearly labelled with the entrant’s number\, name and variation or solo title.\n\nPhotography and filming\n\nAll performances will be officially filmed and photographed. ACC reserves the right to use photographs from the event in current and future promotional material.\n\nNo other photography or filming is permitted inside the theatre.\n\nProgram changes\n\nThe published event schedule is a guide only and is subject to change. Families are responsible for ensuring that dancers remain available for any amended call times\, classes\, rehearsals or performances.\n\nJudging\n\nThe judging panel’s decisions are final\, and no correspondence will be entered into regarding those decisions.\n\nNCD deadlines\nAll required entry information must be completed and returned to NCD by Friday 11 September 2026.\nNCD will submit its early entries to ACC on 30 September 2026.\nNCD cannot guarantee that late or incomplete entry requests will be accepted by ACC.\n\nAll ACC entry fees and workshop fees must be paid prior to 30th September for the Entry to be submitted by NCD\n\nBy asking NCD to prepare and submit an entry\, the dancer and their parent or guardian confirm that they have read\, understood and accepted these conditions. I agree to the competition terms and conditions. URL:https://nationalcollegeofdance.com/event/2027-australian-classical-challenge-entry/ LOCATION:Lambton CATEGORIES:Members Only Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR