Nationals

ONLY THE ELITE TAKE THE STAGE

December 20th & 21st 2025

Ken Thompson Performing Arts Centre (Gladstone Park Secondary College)

14-36 Taylor Drive, Gladstone Park VIC 3043

About

At the end of the year, ITC hosts its Nationals Competition, where the TOP ELITE HIGH SCORERS come together to compete for the chance to claim the NATIONAL TITLE and secure their place among the top.

Competitors who have achieved a GOLD, HIGH GOLD or PLATINUM award at any ITC event, or placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or HM at any AllStarz Eisteddfod, receive an exclusive invitation to compete.

Featuring Solo, Duo/Trio/Quad, and Group/Troupe divisions, Nationals is a showcase of exceptional talent and artistry.

The stage becomes a BATTLEFIELD for the best of the best. This is the time where CHAMPIONS RISE.

How to Qualify

Competitors are invited to compete at ITC Nationals if they have achieved any of the following during the competition season.

• 🏅 GOLD, HIGH GOLD, or PLATINUM award at any ITC event

• 🏆 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, or HM in their section at AllStarz Eisteddfod

👉 The routine or style in which you received any of the above award is the routine that qualifies for Nationals.

✨⭐ INVITATION ⭐✨

All eligible competitors will receive their official Nationals invitation via email.

SECTIONS
AGE
GENRE

Age Divisions

Petite – Under 3 years
Mini – 4–6 years
Primary – 7–9 years
Junior – 10–12 years
Teen – 13–15 years
Senior – 16–18 years
Open – 18+ years
Golden – 30+ years

Combined Genres

Classical Ballet/Variation/Pointe
Lyrical
Contemporary
Neoclassical/Demi Character/Ethnic / Folk
Jazz/Commercial Jazz/Acrobatics/Heels
Broadway Jazz/Musical Theatre
Song & Dance/Song & Tap
Tap
Hip Hop
Vocal Ballad/Pop/MT

Levels

There are no competition levels at Nationals.

Sections

Sections may be combined by age or genre if fewer than 5 competitors are registered.

Awards & Placement

A single Winner, 1st Runner Up & 2nd Runner Up will be awarded for each section.

AWARDS

Nationals Trophy
Nationals Sash
Nationals Crown
Nationals TITLE

SPECIAL ALLSTARZ SECTION

WHO WILL BE THE
ALLSTARZ CHAMPION?

Competitors who have won 1st place or achieved a Platinum are exclusively invited to compete in a Special Section called The AllStarz.

This section brings together the top performers across all genres and entries to battle it out for the ULTIMATE TITLE.

Top AllStarz National Performer

Finalists will perform in front of a special panel of judges.

*including the Directors of ITC.

The winner will receive:

👑 Crown & Sceptre

🎖️ Throne Cape & Sash

🏆 A Trophy Fit For An ALLStar

🌟 The Top AllStarz Nationals TITLE

💰 $500 credit for their studio.

WHAT AGE GROUPS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CLAIM THE TITLE

The following age groups will be combined to compete for a Single Winner.

Petite & Mini

Primary & Junior

Teen, Senior, Open & Golden

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?

Competitors are welcome to repeat any entry already performed on the night — a separate or different routine is not required. Of course, you’re also encouraged to submit a new routine if you wish!

Each competitor will have only one opportunity to perform,

so make it count!

Choose your best, and go up against the best!