Stay in the race.
Industry forward, dancer safe — every dancer is recognised, not just the ones on top of the podium.
Where potential
meets opportunity.
VDC is a platform for dancers to grow, perform, and connect in a professional yet supportive environment across New Zealand and Australia. Every dancer is recognised — awards are given to all participants to celebrate effort, growth, and individuality, not just placement.
Every dancer recognised
Awards celebrate effort, growth and individuality for every participant — not just the podium.
Industry-style access
Our standout Accelerated Dancer division gives dancers a real audition experience with a guest choreographer.
By dancers, for dancers
VDC was created by dancers, for dancers — built around what actually helps a dancer grow.
The circuit
Season 6 is nearly done — one stop left on the road to October.
Divisions
15 genres across every age group, from technical solos to the industry-style Accelerated Dancer audition.
The Accelerated Dancer
An industry-style audition with a guest choreographer. Callback = Grand Prix at Grand Finals.
Explore the process →Jazz
Also known as Modern. Choreographed with jazz technique and movement — typically kicks, isolations and splits.
Traditional Contemporary
Combines lyrical and modern movement with classical foundations, prioritising balance and control.
Commercial Contemporary
Lyrical and modern styles with cutting-edge, thematic choreography — more commercial in feel.
Lyrical
Choreographed to reflect a song's lyrics or theme through fluid, expressive movement.
Hip Hop / Commercial
Street-influenced style as seen in music videos, with strong stylistic execution.
Broadway Jazz
Theatrical routines to Broadway or cinematic tracks; lip-syncing allowed but not required.
Song & Dance
50% vocal, 50% dance (tap or modern). No microphones provided or permitted.
Tap — Any Style
Tap technique, rhythm and musicality in any style or tempo. Tap sounds aren't allowed in the backing track.
Tap — Specialty
An additional tap routine in a different style or theme to a dancer's main tap performance.
Classical
Ballet-based, including classical technique and steps. Barefoot allowed — no variations permitted.
Self Choreography
A solo choreographed entirely by the dancer, with no teacher input or assistance.
Open
For routines outside existing categories, or an additional performance in a style already entered. May include acro.
First Gear
For dancers who've never placed 1st at any dance competition. Enter honestly — misuse can mean disqualification.
Fast Track
A track is given ahead of time to build a complete performance from scratch — choreography, styling and concept.
Duo / Trio
Combined open division regardless of style. One performance per pair/group; placed by average age.
The Victory Lap
Reserved for dancers who placed 1st at a regional event — an exclusive showcase performance at Grand Finals with cash prizes up for grabs.
Age divisions
As of 1 January 2025 — a birthday falling exactly on Jan 1 moves the dancer up a category. Duos, trios and troupes are placed by average age. In low-entry divisions, VDC may merge age groups as a last resort.