AID Rising Star Championship — 2026 Reference & Competitor Guide
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AID Rising Star offers several ways to compete, including couples, solo and individually judged partnered events. Those categories sound similar but ask different things of the dancer and their partner.
Past edition reference. The 2026 edition has passed. This guide preserves the published competitor information as a reference. Dates, prices and rules must be checked again for the next edition.
| Edition | Sun 16 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Star Ballroom, Rockingham |
| Region | Western Australia |
| Prices and times | AUD where prices are quoted; venue-local times |
2026 venue and timing
Sunday 16 August at The Star Ballroom, 22 Savery Way, Rockingham. The flyer stated doors 8am and first event 9am. AID’s event page listed a 9am–5pm event window.
Entries and costs
The syllabus directed entries to DSA and charged AUD $4 per event. Its discretionary late-entry fee was $30. Advertised ticket prices were adult $32.50/child $22.50, or $27.50/$17.50 before 3 August. These are historical prices.
Solo versus Rising Star
Juvenile solo used restricted syllabus and costume; junior solo was unrestricted. Recreational/U16 Rising Star was individually judged while partnered by a DSA member, with approved syllabus and recreational costume rules. The pack also included coached, ParaDance, vision-impaired and Special Dance categories.
Next-edition information
A confirmed 2027 pack was not located. Ask secretary@aiddance.org.au for the next date, closing date, category definitions and admission information before entering.
Your preparation checklist
Decide with your teacher whether you want to dance alone, be assessed individually with a partner, or compete as a couple. Then check the exact category name and restrictions. Practise in the costume and shoes appropriate to that section, especially if switching between recreational and other formats.
Check the shoes you already train in before deciding whether anything needs replacing. Use our fit and sizing guide and shoe-care and heel-protector guide. Trial changes during practice, with enough time to resolve fit issues before competing.
Official information and updates
Sources checked 30 September 2026. This independent Elite Dancer guide summarises selected practical points; the organiser’s full conditions and final programme govern participation.
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