Organised by Gore Dancesport in association with Rachel’s Studio of Dance
Preparation is in full swing for our Southland Festival of Dance! More than a competition, it is a celebration of the passion, commitment, and community that make Dancesport so special. With events for all ages, levels, and styles – The festival brings dancers, families, teachers, adjudicators and supporters together from all across Aotearoa for a welcoming and memorable experience in Gore.
Please submit your entries by Friday 10th April 2026 . Ensure you’re registered to dance in this amazing competition!
Adults - $15.00
Senior Citizens - $10.00
Children (15 and under) - $6.00
Join us for fun!
Rachel Wilson
c/- 12 Ballantrae Place, Gore 9710
Telephone: 027 242 9477
E-mail: rsod94@gmail.com
Gore Town and Country Club. 2 Bury Street, Gore 9710
The competition kicks off at 10:00 AM sharp. Doors will open at 9.00 am.
Standard Ballroom • Latin American • New Vogue • Recreational - Individual • Dancesport Singles • Solo Events • Allcomers Novelty Events • Primary School Section
Come back here soon to find out who is coming!
The Southland Festival of Dance is more than a competition, it is a celebration of passion, commitment, and community. We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for helping bring this special event to life.
With their support, we can continue creating a welcoming and memorable experience for everyone involved.
MLT
Gore Town & Country Club
Gore Tv & Radio
Kahikitea House Manapouri – Matt Goodman
Hokonui Honda
Regional Ford
This way limited – Z Gore
Shirley Copland – Nutrimetics
Fiordland Historic Cruises Te Anau
Hitchens Family
Reid Family
NRG Gym
Fiordland Jet, Te Anau
Macdonald Perniskie
Heaps Landscaping
Wilson/Rowe Family
Repco, Alexandra
Gore Flooring Xtra + Curtains & Blinds
Collaborate Fashion
Beatties, Gore
Southern Office Products Depot
Dawson Family
Coats Family
Pretty Soul Stories
Advantage Tyres
Bridgestone Tyre Centre
New World, Gore
Harrington Family
Smith Wood & Woods
Tyreland, Gore
The Church, Manapouri
Solve it & Escape, Invercargill
Van De Waters, Gore
Splash Palace
Gore Multisports Complex
Mitre10, Gore
Cocacola
