Rapidly becoming one of the highlights of FORM Dance Projects’ annual calendar, Sharp Short Dance is growing year by year and unearthing Sydney’s finest young dance talent.

Over the season, more than 50 dance works will be created and performed by young dancers and choreographers aged 21 years and under. The festival inspires and educates young performers to strive for their own artistic excellence and encourages active participation in dance at all levels.

Works must be 5 minutes or less and winning performances are eligible for awards such as Most Innovative Choreography, Most Outstanding Male and Female Dancer and the Audience Choice Award. The heat winners will present their works as part of the Gala Final where great industry prizes can be won.

Registrations close Monday 17 October. DVD, YouTube and Vimeo submissions preferred.

Want to develop your choreographic skills prior to Sharp Short Dance? Check out our Choreographic Workshop.

Dates & Times:
Tuesday 15 November 7:30pm – HEAT
Wednesday 16 November 7:30pm – HEAT
Thursday 17 November 7:30pm – HEAT
Saturday 19 November 7:30pm – GALA FINAL

Suitable for students aged 21 and under

SCHOOL TICKETS

Registration fee $15 per entry
Entries close Monday 17 October

Audience Members
Heats: Adult $18, Concession $12
Final: All tickets $20

Schools – Please download and fill out the booking form

BOOKING STEP-BY-STEP

1. USE BOOKING FORM OR DOWNLOAD IT FROM THE WEBSITE
   All bookings require a completed Booking Form. Riverside’s risk assessment can be downloaded here and education support materials (where provided) are available below.
2. SEND YOUR BOOKING FORM TO US
   Fax or email your booking form to Riverside Education
   Fax: 02 9683 3267
   Scan and email: education_riverside@parracity.nsw.gov.au
   Mail: Riverside Education, PO Box 3636, Parramatta, NSW, 2124.
   N.B. Please do not send any payments with your booking form. Riverside will confirm your booking and then forward a tax invoice for your deposit. Bookings are made in strict order of receipt of booking forms.
3. RIVERSIDE WILL CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING
   Riverside will confirm your booking and invoice the school for a non-refundable $125 deposit. Teachers receive complimentary seating on a 20:1 ratio (unless otherwise specified). Once you have paid your deposit, your booking is secure.
4. FINAL PAYMENT
   You can request changes to student numbers up to 4 school weeks prior to the performance. We strongly recommend making the cut-off point for students to pay the school and confirm their attendance at around 5 – 6 weeks before the performance or workshop date, giving yourself plenty of time to confirm final numbers. Riverside will invoice you for the balance, payable 4 school weeks before your performance or workshop date. At that stage student numbers are final. Bookings cannot be held if your final payment is not received and the deposit is forfeited. An increase of numbers is possible after the final payment day and is subject to availability.
5. FINAL INFORMATION SENT TO SCHOOLS
   A letter of confirmation will be issued instead of individual tickets if you are attending a performance that has been allocated as a schools matinee. For other general public performances, you will be issued with tickets which you will be required to collect from Box Office before the performance. Prior to your visit, we will send you detailed information via email to ensure you have a hassle-free excursion. This will include updating you on any possible changes to running times or more detailed information as it emerges from the rehearsal process. Please ensure you have given a valid email address on your booking form.
6. ATTEND AND ENJOY!
   Seating at schools performances is general admission (unless otherwise specified) and schools will be asked to enter the theatre as a group. We advise arriving at the theatre approximately 30 minutes prior to your performance.
   Please note all school bookings made within 4 school weeks of a performance date must be paid in full within 1 week of confirmation and are final. There are no refunds or changes to numbers or dates on these bookings. If you have concerns about meeting the terms and conditions, please contact us on 8839 3308.

STUDENT AND TEACHER RESOURCES

Sharp Short Dance Curriculum Links

SCHOOLS ACCESS AT RIVERSIDE

For information on access at Riverside Theatre please click here.

DOWNLOAD A SOCIAL STORY

Download the social story for Riverside Theatre here: Riverside Social Story