The next DanceRites will be on 24 – 25 October 2026.

DanceRites is held every two years. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the DanceRites team via dancerites@sydneyoperahouse.com. 

Please provide details for all group members (maximum 15 participants).

Please list name, role (e.g. dancer), gender (male, female, non-binary) and age for each group member. 
 
Eligibility notes: 
Entrants must be 13 years or older at the time of the competition. 
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and cannot be left without adult supervision. 

Accommodation on Cockatoo Island / Wareamah will be provided for eligible participants from 23–26 October 2026. 
 
Accommodation includes: 

1. A tent with a sleeping mat 
2. Toilets and hot showers 
3. Accessible toilets and hot showers 

Please note participants will need to bring their own sleeping bag, pillow and towels.   

Please note that Cockatoo Island/Wareamah was previously used as a convict jail and home for children.   

Find out more about its history.
 
Groups are welcome to arrange their own accommodation but must notify organisers of where they are staying. 

Participation in this competition is deemed acceptance of the DanceRites Terms and Conditions. 
 
We collect personal information in accordance with the Sydney Opera House Customer Privacy Statement. You agree to supply third-party personal information only with the consent of that person, or their parent or guardian (if under 18). 
 
If you have any questions about the Terms and Conditions, please contact us at 
dancerites@sydneyoperahouse.com. 
 
If you require an interpreter, please let us know.