Common People Dance Eisteddfod - 2026 Participant Registration

STAR IN THE COMMON PEOPLE DANCE EISTEDDFOD AT JOONDALUP FESTIVAL 2026!

Come and live out your Flashdance dreams by joining one of our four teams for the Common People Dance Eisteddfod!

Be part of something extraordinary - no experience necessary, just bring yourself and a willingness to have fun.

We’re looking for people of ALL ages, ALL abilities, and ALL levels of attitude - whether you’re flying solo, coming with mates, wrangling the family, or representing your workplace or club.

PICK YOUR TEAM

This year all rehearsals will be held at either Beaumaris Community Centre or Warwick Hall with different rehearsal schedules, giving you the flexibility to pick what works best for you.

All participants should be available to attend most of the rehearsals, plus the dress rehearsal and final performance at RNDM Perfoming Arts Centre.

Choose your crew from the four teams listed below.

The Legwarmers 

Rehearsals at Beaumaris Community Centre
66 Constellation Drive, Ocean Reef

• Tuesday 3 February 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm


• Thursday 5 February 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm


• Saturday 7 February 2026, 12.00pm – 1.00pm


• Tuesday 10 February 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm


• Tuesday 17 February 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm


• Tuesday 24 February 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm


• Tuesday 3 March 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm


• Thursday 5 March 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm

The Hightop Crew

Rehearsals at Beaumaris Community Centre
66 Constellation Drive, Ocean Reef

• Tuesday 3 February 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm


• Thursday 5 February 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm


• Saturday 7 February 2026, 1.30 pm – 2.30pm


• Thursday 12 February 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm


• Thursday 19 February 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm


• Thursday 26 February 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm


• Tuesday 3 March 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm


• Thursday 5 March 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm

The Boombox Brigade

Rehearsals at Warwick Hall
12 Dorchester Ave, Warwick

• Monday 2 February 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm


• Wednesday 4 February 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm


• Saturday 7 February 2026, 8.30am – 9.30am 


• Monday 9 February 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm


• Monday 16 February 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm


• Monday 23 February 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm


• Monday 2 March 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm


• Wednesday 4 March 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Perm Power 

Rehearsals at Warwick Hall
12 Dorchester Ave, Warwick

• Monday 2 February 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm


• Wednesday 4 February 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm


• Saturday 7 February 2026, 10.00am – 11.00am


• Wednesday 11 February 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm


• Wednesday 18 February 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm


• Wednesday 25 February 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm


• Monday 2 March 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm


• Wednesday 4 March 2026, 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Dress Rehearsal: Saturday 7 March, 12.00pm - 4.00pm at RNDM Performing Arts Centre, Sacred Heart College, Sorrento

Final Performance:  Sunday 8 March, 2.00pm - 4.00pm at RNDM Performing Arts Centre, Sacred Heart College, Sorrento

WHAT YOU GET

• 8 choreography lessons with a cracking good dance coach


• A special souvenir team t-shirt


• The opportunity to deck yourself out in the 80s duds of your dreams for the big show


• That fuzzy feeling you get from creating something incredible with your community and mates


• A chance to be crowned the ultimate lord of dance in the epic final performance in front of an adoring crowd - where everyday people become stage stars for one spectacular afternoon

So go on – sign yourself up and rope in your mate, your neighbour and your gran while you’re at it. The Common People Dance Eisteddfod is your one big chance to live out your Dirty Dancing fantasy, break out your frickin’ awesome Napolean Dynamite moves, or unleash your Super Freak routine – velcro pants optional.

It's not to be taken seriously, but it will be seriously awesome.

And we're serious about welcoming everyone. If you have disability, mobility considerations, or any concerns about participation – please reach out! We work with every dancer to ensure you can participate fully and shine on stage. This is about adapting the choreography to showcase YOUR strengths, not forcing anyone into a mould.

For support, call 9400 4000 or email the City of Joondalup at [email protected]