ELEVATE ’27 – RAD Australia 2027 International Conference

Venue: Bangarra Dance Theatre
Location: Sydney
16 Jan - 17 Jan, 2027
Web: https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/en-au/teach-with-the-rad/continuing-professional-development/2027-conference/

Dates: Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 January 2027

Times: 8.30am–5.00pm AEDT each day

Venue: Bangarra Dance Theatre, Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay NSW 2000

The Royal Academy of Dance Australia presents ELEVATE ’27: Elevating Dance Education – Creativity, Community and Care, its sixth international conference for dance teachers, studio owners, academics and industry professionals.

Taking place across two days at Bangarra Dance Theatre in Sydney, ELEVATE ’27 will bring together leading voices from dance, education, health and wellbeing for an insightful programme of keynote presentations, practical workshops, panel discussions and demonstrations.

Keynote speaker Li Cunxin AO leads an exceptional line-up of presenters, with sessions exploring some of the most important topics shaping dance education today, including dancer health and wellbeing, safeguarding, injury prevention, adolescent growth and development, pre-pointe readiness, nutrition and inclusive teaching practice.

ELEVATE ’27 is an opportunity for the dance community to come together, connect and explore new ideas and practical strategies to take back into the studio.

Early bird tickets are now on sale until 16 October 2026.

Contact: Anna Mealing, CPD Coordinator
Email: conferenceau@rad.org.au
Web: https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/en-au/teach-with-the-rad/continuing-professional-development/2027-conference/

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