The Traditional Social Dance Association of Victoria Inc. holds an annual competition for dance composers’ new dances,
If accepted this will be judged next year at the National Folk Festival.
There are two awards in the competition –
• General Social Dance (including Children’s Dances)
The winner of dances judged to be in this category will be awarded
the Beatrice Klippel Memorial trophy
• Dance for More Experienced Dancers
The winner of dances judged to be in this category will be awarded
the VFMC Perpetual Trophy
Entries are to be received by the 1st February 2027
and sent to the TSDAV c/- George Ansell
62 Wellman St. Box Hill South, VICTORIA 3128
or electronically, to – george.ansell@bigpond.com
We encourage entries with an Australian connection
maybe connected to the next National Folk Festival
or inspired by, or associated with, some other theme!
It is really important for all entrants to obtain a copy of the
Rules and Conditions of the competition, from either the TSDAV website,
the above email address
Thanks are due to the Victorian Folk Music Club (V.F.M.C.) for their
continued support in providing the Beat Klippel Memorial Plaque
for the best dance in the General Social Dance category,
and the V.F.M.C. Perpetual Trophy for the winner of the dance
in the More Experienced Dance category.
TSDAV provide medallions which are presented to each of the winners.