Cultural & Folk Festival · Asia-Pacific
An Australian solos and duos dance competition syllabus (October 2026 edition): 12 dance styles including Jazz with and without acro, Classical, Neo Classical, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Song and Dance, Tap, Demi Character and Own Choreography, by age group from 6 and Under to 15 and above with Novice and Open levels, plus all-ages duo dances.
A ready-made dance competition for studios and dance schools, with twelve styles from jazz to tap, Novice and Open sections for every age band and all-ages duo dances, each routine timed and marked out of 100.
This template models a studio-style dance competition for soloists and duos, built from the organiser’s own October 2026 syllabus for an event in Victoria, Australia. A dancer enters a style, performs one routine of up to three minutes, and is placed against others of the same age and experience. Syllabuses change from year to year, so check the current one before reusing dates, ages or entry rules.
The twelve styles are Jazz Acro, Jazz No Acro, Classical, Neo Classical, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Song and Dance (which includes song and tap), Tap, Demi Character, Own Choreography and Any Style. Two of them carry a specific rule: Jazz No Acro may not include tricks such as cartwheels, walkovers or headstands, and Own Choreography must be made by the dancers themselves. Any Style is open to a routine that has not already been performed during that competition.
Competitors are grouped by age, taken as at 1 January: 6 and Under (one combined section for all styles), then 8 and Under, 10 and Under, 12 and Under, 14 and Under and 15 and above. Each of those five bands has a Novice and an Open section. Novice is for dancers who have not taken 1st or 2nd place in any competition in the last three years; Open is for those who have, and anyone who competed at a national championship in the last two years must enter Open in every style. Own Choreography and Demi Character also run as all-ages solo sections, and duos dance in a single all-ages section open to every style.
Solos are limited to three minutes, Song and Dance to four and duos to four, with penalties if a routine runs over. The syllabus prints no marking scale, so each class is installed as scored out of 100 with no criteria set, and it does not say which styles run in which age group or level. The template therefore lists every style in every matching group, and the coordinator removes whatever the day does not run.
Where this event is run
Competitions that split entries into styles, age bands and Novice and Open levels are a staple of the dance circuit in Australia, where studios send solo and duo entrants to weekend competitions and eisteddfods. The same style-by-style format, with experience levels so beginners are not placed against seasoned competitors, is used by dance competitions in other countries. This template follows one organiser’s edition and suits any dance school, studio group or arts council running solo and duo sections.
- Australia
Key facts
- Twelve dance styles: Jazz Acro, Jazz No Acro, Classical, Neo Classical, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Song and Dance, Tap, Demi Character, Own Choreography and Any Style
- Thirteen groups: a combined 6 and Under section, Novice and Open sections for 8, 10, 12, 14 and 15-and-above, an all-ages solo section and an all-ages duo section
- Age is taken as at 1 January; Novice and Open are set by placings in the last three years, and recent national competitors must enter Open
- Time limits: solos 3 minutes, Song and Dance 4 minutes, duos 4 minutes, with penalties for going over
- Duos are a team entry of two dancers in one all-ages section, open to every style
- No marking scale is printed, so every class is installed as scored out of 100 with no criteria set
- Age groups
- 13
- Competition items
- 12
- Competitions
- 123
- Grade bands
- 0
- Rank awards
- 0
Age groups
Every candidate is placed into one of these groups by age, and competitions are run per group.
6U All Styles
Candidates aged 3 to 6 compete in this group
8U Novice
Candidates aged 7 to 8 compete in this group
8U Open
Candidates aged 7 to 8 compete in this group
10U Novice
Candidates aged 9 to 10 compete in this group
10U Open
Candidates aged 9 to 10 compete in this group
12U Novice
Candidates aged 11 to 12 compete in this group
12U Open
Candidates aged 11 to 12 compete in this group
14U Novice
Candidates aged 13 to 14 compete in this group
14U Open
Candidates aged 13 to 14 compete in this group
15+ Novice
Candidates aged 15 to 120 compete in this group
15+ Open
Candidates aged 15 to 120 compete in this group
All Ages Solo
Candidates aged 3 to 120 compete in this group
All Ages Duo
Candidates aged 3 to 120 compete in this group
Competition items
The events themselves — each with the category it belongs to and how judges score it.
Competitions by group
The full schedule matrix, sectioned by age group then category — which item runs for whom, and for how long.
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6U All Styles | |||||
| Dance | |||||
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
| Jazz Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Jazz No Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Neo Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Lyrical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Hip Hop | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Contemporary | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Song and Dance | Individual | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Tap | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| 8U Novice | |||||
| Dance | |||||
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
| Jazz Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Jazz No Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Neo Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Lyrical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Hip Hop | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Contemporary | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Song and Dance | Individual | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Tap | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Any Style | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| 8U Open | |||||
| Dance | |||||
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
| Jazz Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Jazz No Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Neo Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Lyrical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Hip Hop | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Contemporary | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Song and Dance | Individual | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Tap | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Any Style | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| 10U Novice | |||||
| Dance | |||||
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
| Jazz Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Jazz No Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Neo Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Lyrical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Hip Hop | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Contemporary | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Song and Dance | Individual | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Tap | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Any Style | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| 10U Open | |||||
| Dance | |||||
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
| Jazz Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Jazz No Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Neo Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Lyrical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Hip Hop | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Contemporary | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Song and Dance | Individual | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Tap | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Any Style | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| 12U Novice | |||||
| Dance | |||||
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
| Jazz Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Jazz No Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Neo Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Lyrical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Hip Hop | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Contemporary | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Song and Dance | Individual | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Tap | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Any Style | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| 12U Open | |||||
| Dance | |||||
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
| Jazz Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Jazz No Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Neo Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Lyrical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Hip Hop | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Contemporary | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Song and Dance | Individual | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Tap | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Any Style | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| 14U Novice | |||||
| Dance | |||||
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
| Jazz Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Jazz No Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Neo Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Lyrical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Hip Hop | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Contemporary | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Song and Dance | Individual | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Tap | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Any Style | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| 14U Open | |||||
| Dance | |||||
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
| Jazz Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Jazz No Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Neo Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Lyrical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Hip Hop | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Contemporary | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Song and Dance | Individual | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Tap | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Any Style | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| 15+ Novice | |||||
| Dance | |||||
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
| Jazz Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Jazz No Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Neo Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Lyrical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Hip Hop | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Contemporary | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Song and Dance | Individual | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Tap | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Any Style | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| 15+ Open | |||||
| Dance | |||||
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
| Jazz Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Jazz No Acro | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Neo Classical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Lyrical | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Hip Hop | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Contemporary | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Song and Dance | Individual | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Tap | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Any Style | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| All Ages Solo | |||||
| Dance | |||||
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
| Demi Character | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| Own Choreography | Individual | — | — | 100 | 3 min |
| All Ages Duo | |||||
| Dance | |||||
| Item | Type | Gender | Language | Max score | Time limit |
| Jazz Acro | Team | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Jazz No Acro | Team | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Classical | Team | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Neo Classical | Team | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Lyrical | Team | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Hip Hop | Team | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Contemporary | Team | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Song and Dance | Team | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Tap | Team | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Any Style | Team | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Demi Character | Team | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
| Own Choreography | Team | — | — | 100 | 4 min |
Grades and ranks
How scores turn into grade bands, and how many points each placing is worth.
| Grade | For | Condition | Score | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | For | Points |
|---|---|---|
Frequently asked questions
Can I change this template after installing it?
Yes — installing it creates a fully configured, live event, not a locked package. Every age group, competition item, rule and scoring setting can be edited afterwards to match exactly what your event actually needs.
Do I need technical knowledge to set this up?
No. Installing a template does the setup work for you; you only need to review the details (dates, unit or house names) and open registration.
Want the fuller picture first? See our guide to dance competition judging criteria guide.
Install this template in eTalenter
Everything above is installed as a live, editable event in one step — age groups, items, rules and scoring. Start your own below.
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