FORM DANCE PROJECTS AND RIVERSIDE THEATRES PRESENT
Sharp Short Dance 2023
Sharp Short Dance is a one-of-a-kind Australian youth dance festival unearthing the finest young dancers from Sydney and beyond.
The festival provides a rare opportunity for aspiring choreographers and dancers to display their talents in a supportive environment. Dedicated to young performers 21 years and under, Sharp Short Dance encourages active participation in all genres and traditions of dance.
LIVE
Over three heats entrants perform in a professional theatre setting mentored by FORM’s artistic producer. A panel of industry professionals invite the best works to participate in the final, vying for valuable industry awards and secondments.
FILM
Since 2020 dance films have become a key feature of Sharp Short Dance. Dance films are presented on FORM’s website where audiences are invited to vote for their favourite work. Films selected for the final are equally eligible for industry awards and secondments.
Awards are announced at the final.
Registrations
Open 27 July and close 12 October
Live$25 per entry
Film$20 per entry
Bathurst Regional Heat Sunday 5 November
Film Heat Online Friday 10 – Tuesday 14 November
Parramatta Heats at Riverside Theatres, Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 November at 7pm
Final at Riverside Theatres, Saturday 18 November at 7pm
Ticket Price
HEATS: Adult: $18 Concession/student $12
FINAL: All Tickets $25
