About

The Peninsula Dance Festival is a community-focused initiative to celebrate dance, nurture young talent and create meaningful opportunities for local performers to experience the excitement of being on stage.

We believe dance is about much more than learning choreography or perfecting a routine. It builds confidence, encourages creativity, develops resilience and creates connections between people of all ages and backgrounds.

For young people, the opportunity to perform is a chance to showcase their hard work, express themselves, celebrate their achievements and create lasting memories with family and friends.

Our vision is to establish a welcoming festival that celebrates these experiences and strengthens the local dance community across the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding areas.

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Who we are

  • Becci S

    P R E S I D E N T

    A proud dance mum to children aged 15 and 12, Becci is a dancewear business owner, experienced marketing professional and passionate supporter of the arts in Victoria. She is committed to building a vibrant festival that celebrates young talent and supports local families.

  • Kimberley M

    V I C E - P R E S I D E N T

    With a son pursuing full-time dance education, Kimberley understands the dedication involved in developing young dancers. She brings years of experience organising dance festivals and a passion for positive experiences for performers and families.

  • Bridie M

    T R E A S U R E R

    A dance mum to an eight-year-old, Bridie combines her enthusiasm for dance with professional experience in sports governance and finance, helping keep the festival organised, accountable and on track.

  • Kylie M

    S E C R E T A R Y

    With a daughter working as a professional dancer and teacher in Victoria, Kylie has a longstanding connection to dance. Her extensive experience organising dance festivals brings practical insight to event planning and delivery.

  • Lucy M

    F E S T I V A L

    C O O R D I N A T I O N

    As a dance teacher, Lucy brings firsthand knowledge of the needs of students and teachers. She supports festival coordination to help create a welcoming and well-organised experience.

  • Taya K

    P O L I C Y &

    C H I L D S A F E T Y

    A dance mum and school teacher, Taya brings an understanding of education and child wellbeing. She supports the festival's policies and child safety practices to help provide a safe and supportive environment.

  • Suzanne L

    S P O N S O R S H I P &

    P A R T N E R S H I P S

    A dance mum and school teaching assistant, Suzanne helps coordinate sponsorship opportunities and build relationships with businesses and organisations that share the festival's commitment to young people.

  • Lauren N

    G E N E R A L

    C O M M I T T E E

    A local dance mum and kindergarten teacher, Lauren brings valuable connections across the dance world. Her experience attending many dance competitions offers insight into what makes events positive for dancers and families.