Moondance

What a weekend!

We love watching all the competitors bring their A game to the stage!

Thank you to every dancer, Studio, teacher and family who made this weekend so special. # # #

Our Senior Solo Challenge is always hotly contested – Open to all finalists in the 14/u & 15/over solo sections with a $350 cash up for grabs!

Finalists have 1 minute centre stage to perform any style of dance — think "So You Think You Can Dance" Dance for your life energy.

This year, those who make the final & compete for the cash prize will Upload their music via the QR code on event day or you can use a Moondance elimination track, your choice.

All music will be faded at the 1-minute mark.

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The countdown has begun!

5 days until we hit the dancefloor.

Will you be the next Moondance Star?!
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Sean Byrnes - one of our 3 Judges for Moondance 2026

Sean Byrnes began training in multiple dance styles at the age of six, studying extensively on the Central Coast and in the United States.

He performed 80 dates on three international tours with the Michael Jackson Legacy production - an official US tribute show choreographed by Michael Jackson’s longtime choreographer and featuring a live band of Michael’s original musicians.

Further performance and choreography credits include appearing with Jimmy Barnes at Sydney’s ICC Convention Centre, choreographing and performing in a series of Foxtel television commercials, appearing in NCIS: Sydney, and featuring in a national commercial campaign for Optus. He has also choreographed multiple year-long residencies at Sydney’s Oxford Hotel and performed in a dance film for the NASA Space Program.

Holding a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Sean teaches across several leading grammar schools and dance studios. He is currently the Urban Unit Manager and Commercial Dance Trainer at NAISDA - Australia’s premier Indigenous training college - where several of his students have progressed to Bangarra Dance Theatre. For the past four years, Sean has also served as rehearsal director and co-choreographer for NAISDA’s major performance seasons, including the recent remount of ATI at Carriageworks.

Sean is currently starring as a lead performer in Larger Than Life: The Boy Band Experience and will tour across Australia again later this year in Michael Jackson: King Of Pop starring Christian Robinson.

Introducing our final Judge, Lexie Mav!

Lexie is a Brent Street Academy graduate, holding a Diploma of Musical Theatre and a Certificate IV in Dance, where she trained across dance, vocal, and acting disciplines.

She is a versatile performer and Dance Captain, most notably on West Side Story (Opera Australia), where she also played Velma, as well as on the feature film The Deb (dir. Rebel Wilson) and A Very Musical Christmas (ABC / Michael Cassel Group). She is recognised for her strong leadership in rehearsal and performance environments, bringing precision and artistry to both stage and screen.

Her additional theatre credits include All Shook Up (HAMA Productions) and the regional tour of Girls on Tap (Well Done Creative), where she performed as a featured tap dancer and vocalist. She was also involved in the pre-production development of Heart of Rock & Roll for its Broadway season in 2024.

Alongside performing, Lexie is an emerging choreographer, educator, and creative collaborator. She is part of the esteemed faculty at Sydney Dance Company and works as a choreography teacher for the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Her creative credits include Associate Choreographer on Disney 100: The Concert, assistant choreography on The Deb, and Movement Director for Ampol’s recent national TVC, building a growing presence across both commercial and theatrical work.

Introducing Joel Peisley! One of our 3 judges for Moondance 2026.

JOEL PEISLEY is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, educator and creative with a career spanning over three decades.
Performing throughout Australia and internationally, Joel has built a body of work spanning television, touring productions, corporate events and award shows. Major brands Joel has worked with include Disney, So You Think You Can Dance, Olympics, NRL, Myer, MTV and Sony Music.

He has performed with a range of artists including Rhonda Burchmore, Chris Isaak, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, INXS, Human Nature and many acts from The Voice, Idol, and X Factor.

Recent credits include hosting Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration for Warner Bros, serving as dance captain for the MJ Legacy tour, movement coaching for RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, contributing to exam syllabus development for Ballet Australasia, and teaching full-time diploma students at Dargie Entertainment.

In the world of social media, Joel has appeared in viral dance videos clocking millions of views, and has collaborated with brands including Versace, Hugo Boss, Gucci and Calvin Klein.

A passionate dance educator and mentor, Joel takes great pride in the many long-term students he has guided toward successful professional careers around the world.

For over a decade, Joel has been a critic and columnist for Dancetrain magazine. As a judge, he travels Australia and New Zealand adjudicating. Internationally, Joel has served on the voting academy for the American Choreography Awards – evaluating work from the world’s leading choreographers.

Our ‘Early Bird’ spectator ticket sales end in a few days!

This special pricing has been available for the entire month of April, don’t miss your chance to save on weekend passes and all single day tickets.

Secure your tickets now before the price increase!

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Chocolate for breakfast? Absolutely!
Happy Easter 🐣 hope your day is filled with fun, family & friends.

Don’t miss the spectacular dancers & special moments at Moondance.
Spectator tickets are now on sale with Early Bird pricing available for the month of April!

Happy International Women’s Day 💚

Dance is powered by strong, passionate women—teachers, choreographers, mums, volunteers and of course the incredible dancers themselves.

For the past 24 years, Moondance has been proud to provide a stage where dancers can build confidence, express themselves and shine. Watching so many young performers grow year after year is something truly special.

Today we celebrate the women who inspire, encourage and lift the next generation.

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