2026
SOCIAL DANCE CALENDAR
Let's dim the lights and give the mirror ball a good spin!
Our socials are a great chance for students to practice their new steps and improve their dancing skills. With a high emphasis on having fun we incorporate many theme nights.
Whilst we encourage you to dress up and join in the fun, it is not compulsory to dress in theme nor is it compulsory to participate in any competitions that may be part of the nights program.
You can simply sit back and enjoy the show!
February 6th
RED DANCE PARTY
The first of our colour dance parties - wear a splash of red
8pm-10pm / entry $25 (bookings essential) / held at our dance studio
Includes option to enter the dance competition.
Competition Dances: Waltz - Samba - Bachata - New Vogue Foxtrot
February 27th
TUTTI FRUTTI DANCE PARTY
Got a cherry printed dress? a pineapple shirt? or simply wear a mix of bright colours.
8pm-10pm / entry $25 (bookings essential) / held at our dance studio
Includes option to enter the dance competition.
Competition Dances: Quickstep - Rumba - Argentine Tango - New Vogue Level 1 March / Level 2 Tango
March 20th
EXAM REHEARSAL / PROGRESS CHECK
A chance for students to practice for their exam before the big day and receive feedback. This is a private event for exam candidates only. No spectators.
8pm-10pm / Fee $40 / held at Buxton Hall Toorak
March 28th
AWARDS NIGHT
A spectacular night of floorshows and social dancing. Watch students perform with our professional instructors for their examinations.
6pm-10pm / entry $45 (pre-purchase only / no door sales ) / held at Buxton Hall Toorak
April 24th
WHISPERS DANCE PARTY
Can you remember the whisper and pass it on to your next dance partner?
8pm-10pm / entry $25 (bookings essential) / held at our dance studio
Includes option to enter the dance competition.
Competition Dances: English Tango - Jive - Salsa - New Vogue Waltz
May 8th
NEON GLOW DANCE PARTY
A fun night of dancing in the dark with glow sticks!
8pm-10pm / entry $25 (bookings essential) / held at our dance studio
Includes option to enter the dance competition.
Competition Dances: Level 1 Foxtrot - Level 1 Cha Cha Cha - Level 1 Bachata - Level 1 New Vogue Foxtrot
Competition Dances: Level 2 Viennese Waltz - Level 2 Paso Doble - Level 2 Merengue - Level 2 New Vogue Foxtrot
May 22nd
EXAM REHEARSAL / PROGRESS CHECK
A chance for students to practice for their exam before the big day and receive feedback. This is a private event for exam candidates only. No spectators.
8pm-10pm / Fee $40 / held at Buxton Hall Toorak
May 30th
AWARDS NIGHT
A spectacular night of floorshows and social dancing. Watch students perform with our professional instructors for their examinations.
6pm-10pm / entry $45 (pre-purchase only / no door sales ) / held at Buxton Hall Toorak
June 19th
YELLOW DANCE PARTY
We follow on with our colour theme parties, this time wear a splash of yellow!
8pm-10pm / entry $25 (bookings essential) / held at our dance studio
Includes option to enter the dance competition.
Competition Dances: Waltz - Samba - Bachata - New Vogue Level 1 March / Level 2 Tango
July 10th
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE DANCE PARTY
A dystopian dance party because even zombie's love to dance!
8pm-10pm / entry $25 (bookings essential) / held at our dance studio
Includes option to enter the dance competition.
Competition Dances: Quickstep - Rumba - Level 1 Argentine Tango / Level 2 Mambo - New Vogue Waltz
July 31st
DANCE PARTY
A theme free night, just good old fashioned social dancing.
8pm-10pm / entry $25 (bookings essential) / held at our dance studio
Includes option to enter the dance competition.
Competition Dances: English Tango - Jive - Salsa - New Vogue Foxtrot
August 7th
EXAM REHEARSAL / PROGRESS CHECK
A chance for students to practice for their exam before the big day and receive feedback. This is a private event for exam candidates only. No spectators.
8pm-10pm / Fee $40 / held at Buxton Hall Toorak
August 15th
AWARDS NIGHT
A spectacular night of floorshows and social dancing. Watch students perform with our professional instructors for their examinations.
6pm-10pm / entry $45 (pre-purchase only / no door sales ) / held at Buxton Hall Toorak
Sept 11th
GREEN DANCE PARTY
Our final colour party for the year, dig out something green from your wardrobe.
8pm-10pm / entry $25 (bookings essential) / held at our dance studio
Includes option to enter the dance competition.
Competition Dances: Foxtrot - Cha Cha Cha - Bachata - New Vogue Level 1 March / Level 2 Tango
October 2nd
MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY
A night of who's who?
8pm-10pm / entry $25 (bookings essential) / held at our dance studio
Includes option to enter the dance competition.
Competition Dances: Waltz - Samba - Argentine Tango - New Vogue Waltz
October 23rd
RIO's 45th BIRTHDAY PARTY / 80's theme
We are celebrating our 45th BIRTHDAY!!! We're going back to the 80's where it all began. Join us for a fun night of 80's tunes.
8pm-10pm / entry $25 (bookings essential) / held at our dance studio
Includes option to enter the dance competition.
November 13th
EXAM REHEARSAL / PROGRESS CHECK
A chance for students to practice for their exam before the big day and receive feedback. This is a private event for exam candidates only. No spectators.
8pm-10pm / Fee $40 / held at Buxton Hall Toorak
November 21st
AWARDS NIGHT
A spectacular night of floorshows and social dancing. Watch students perform with our professional instructors for their examinations.
6pm-10pm / entry $45 (pre-purchase only / no door sales ) / held at Buxton Hall Toorak
December 12th
2026 COMPETITION GRAND FINAL
Our final and biggest night of the year filled with glitz and glam. Our finalists have competed in our comps throughout the year and have qualified for a chance to be crowned RIO CHAMPION OF THE YEAR!
This night also includes social dancing brackets for our spectators.
6pm-10pm / entry $45 (pre-purchase only / no door sales ) / held at Buxton Hall Toorak