After the release of the first edition of LIGHT THE WAY – INSPIRING STORIES FROM AUSTRALIAN DANCERS, the Producers Louise Telford & Kelley Abbey identified how important it was for the next generation of dancers to be educated and inspired by the true greats of the industry. From this, the premise of the Light The Way Dance Convention was born, making it the most unique and spectacular dance convention this country has ever seen. For more about the producers click here.

MASTERCLASSES & WORKSHOPS

The convention will gather the biggest names in the business in the first of it’s kind event where the true legends of Australian dance will teach masterclasses, Q&A industry panels, once-in-a-lifetime performance opportunities and more.

This event will have strictly limited numbers and the workshops will be about quality, not quantity. The students will dance in Australia’s newest state-of-the-art theatre Sydney Coliseum and the adjoining West HQ that has the capacity to cater to workshops and shows. In the masterclasses, the students will be rotated up onto stage in their groups once they've learnt the choreography so they are getting the true theatre experience, as nothing beats dancing on a stage. These master-classes will be something Australia has never seen before, with full production, lighting, 30ft screens with camera operators so all students are immersed in the classes no matter where they are in the auditorium.

PERFORMANCES & SHOWCASE GALAS

Over the three days of the convention, each evening will be a spectacular show in the Sydney Coliseum Theatre giving the students of Australia once-in-a-lifetime performance opportunities with working industry professionals. Our event is about bringing the industry together and inspiring and educating the next generation of Australian dancers.  

Friday 17 June 2022 at 7.30pm • We are transforming the theatre into a New York City Cabaret Club for 'SPOTLIGHT - Musical Theatre Cabaret Gala' with live performances by some of Australia's best up-and-coming Musical Theatre students in a showcase like no other. The evening will be headlined by none other than industry royalty and Australia's most successful triple threat Caroline O’Connor.

Saturday 18 June 2022 at 7.30pm • This evening will be a celebration of dance at the 'LUX - Light The Way Showcase Gala'. An opportunity for Full-time Performing Arts institutions to perform at Sydney Coliseum in front of the biggest names in the business and the Australian performing arts community. To find out more information please contact Producer Louise Telford hello@lightthewaydancecollective.com

Sunday 19 June 2022 at 6.30pm • This evening will be the culmination of the Light The Way Dance Convention at the 'SPECTRUM - Australian Performing Arts Gala'. This spectacular gala is open to Australian Performing Arts Studios with incredible group performance opportunities for students of all ages. To find out more information please contact Producer Louise Telford at hello@lightthewaydancecollective.com