Hilliard SS offers a nationally recognised Dance Program which includes aerobics, cheer leading, hip hop and contemporary dance. This school coordinated program is a unique part of the Hilliard community with hundreds of students participating in the program over many years. We're excited to have past students as the coaches for the program.

Please see the details below with regards to beginning the program: 

Hilliard Dance Competition Program 2026 

Dear Parents and Caregivers

The Hilliard Dance program experienced a highly successful year in 2025, with our students demonstrating exceptional performances on stage, enjoying their participation, and achieving remarkable results at the SchoolAerobics National Championships held in Hobart Tasmania.

Our program offers a range of enriching opportunities for participating children and provides excellent value for families. This letter serves to outline all essential information regarding the commitment required - From weekly training sessions and weekend competitions, as well as the associated costs. We are pleased to inform you that the 2026 SchoolAerobics National Championships will take place on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

Aerobics, Pom and Dance are rewarding sports for all children. Throughout the history of our program, we have witnessed incredible improvements in students' confidence, coordination and skill. Building friendships and working as part of a team are also important parts of the program

AEROBICS

A combination of strength, flexibility, gymnastics and dance incorporated into a routine with music.

HIP HOP

Hip Hop is an energetic modern dance style performed to popular music.

CHEERLEADING

Cheerleading is a high intensity combination of aerobics, dance and gymnastics.

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

A genre emphasizing creativity and expressive movement.

JAZZ (NEW FOR 2026)

A dynamic and high-energy dance style characterized by captivating and spirited performances.

We look forward to welcoming both returning and new participants in 2026 and to continuing our commitment to fostering growth, teamwork, and excellence within our program. 

COST:

The cost for the full program for 2026 will be as follows, based on how many genres your child participates in - Aerobics, Hip Hop, Cheerleading, Contemporary Dance and Jazz:          

The cost above includes:

• Three terms of lessons: this is a minimum 2 lesson per week (60 lessons) for one genre
• Extra lessons for all competitions including Regionals, State Finals and Nationals
• Workshops and practice competitions
• 

  Competition entry fees

• Music levy
• Coaches' levies for all competitions
• Administration costs
• Awards
• Personal gift for each child
• Other miscellaneous items
  

This is the entire cost for the year except for a school tracksuit and the costumes fees outlined on the next page.

These fees represent outstanding value for money. Privately operated dance clubs and other schools charge $300+ per term (for lessons only) to participate in similar programs with one genre only.

Please note:

• Your child may be invited to participate in more than 1 team within the same genre. Should this happen, you will only be charged once for that genre.

Throughout the year you will receive all information required via email. Information will also be posted on the school web page and the Hilliard Dance Facebook page.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

An invoice will be sent home in February 2026 once teams are confirmed.  To secure your child's placement in a team/s an initial payment of $100 will be required by the end of February. The total balance will be due by the end of Term 2.

If required, a payment plan can be arranged through Mrs Keryn Baker (HSS Business Manager). This request should be made as soon as your invoice is received and part payments throughout the year/season will be organised. Please note all Hilliard Dance fees must be paid in full prior to participation at Nationals.

COSTUME COSTS: 

Aerobics       

• Competition school leotard & scrunchie $113.20 (2023 price), second hand approximately $50
• Plain white joggers – these do not need to be expensive but not Velcro or canvas
• Competition stockings $20 and white socks $3.00 available from the school uniform shop

Hip Hop

• Competition team costume will be colour based and purchased by the parents.  Coaches will provide links and details of the costume they require.  Full details will be given at a later date. 

Cheerleading

• Hire of competition cheer costume $50
• Bond for the Junior cheer costume $80 (returned at the end of the season)
• Bond for the Senior cheer costume $60 (returned at the end of the season)
• Plain white joggers - these do not need to be expensive but not Velcro or canvas
• Cheer Bow $6.00
• Competition stockings $20 and white socks $3.00 available from the school uniform shop

Contemporary Dance

• Approximately $20 - $40. The costume will be based around the theme of the dance selected by the coach.
• Competition stockings $20

Jazz Dance

• Approximately $20 - $40. The costume will be based around the theme of the dance selected by the coach.
• Competition stockings $20

Further information about the purchase or supply of costumes will be given once teams are finalised.

All members of our teams will be required to wear the school tracksuit to competitions. The tracksuit jacket is $48 and the pants are $38. The tracksuits can be worn at school during winter.  There are second hand tracksuits available for purchase. 

TRAINING:

Training sessions will be conducted in the school hall by qualified aerobics/dance instructors. All sessions are fully supervised by a member of the teaching staff.  Many training sessions will be held outside school hours: Either in the morning from 7.30am to 8.30/8:45am or in the afternoon from 3:15pm to 4:15 or 4:15 to 5:30pm (sessions will be no longer than one hour for the junior school and one and a half hours for the senior children).

Training schedules will be finalised in Week 10 2025 once teams, school schedules (eg band rehearsals, variety of sport training etc) and coaches' availabilities are confirmed.

There will be compulsory training sessions on Sunday's prior to our State and National Championships.  Hopefully these will be our only training sessions held on a weekend.

COMPETITION PARTICIPATION:

These are generally held in the Brisbane/Sunshine Coast/Gold Coast area.  Competitions are mainly held on Saturday and Sunday. The Schoolaerobics National Championships venue for 2026 is the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, Twin Waters.

​If selected in a team, it is an expectation that your child is available for all competitions. We ask that you provide notice a month in advance if your child cannot attend a particular competition. Teams cannot compete if they do not have the required number of competitors and formations will need to be changed 

TEAM EXPECTATIONS

Aerobics, Pom and Dance are fun and exciting sports.  To make sure it is an enjoyable year for all students involved, please ensure your child understands the commitment they are making to their team/s and their training sessions.

It is expected that your child will:

• Attend all training sessions, unless ill. If students are injured and can attend school, they should attend training. This allows them to be up-to-date with changes to choreography when they are fit and ready to participate in training. 
• Arrive on time to training sessions. 
• Demonstrate exemplary behaviour by following the School rules; 'Learn, Lead and Succeed' during training, at competitions and at school in general.
  
• Attend all competitions unless ill.

With all this information, we trust you will be able to make an informed decision about your child participating in the Hilliard Dance program.

The children will need to return the signed permission form and behaviour contract on their first trial day, clearly indicating which genre/s they wish to audition for and if they will be attending the Nationals interstate if their team/s qualify.  Children will not be allowed to trial without a signed permission form.  If your child is not selected in a competitive team, they will have the opportunity to participate in either our development or recreational program.

Please do not hesitate to contact us, if you have any further queries on HilliardSSDance@hilliardss.eq.edu.au   

Regards,

Lekea and Darcy                                                                                                        

Aerobics and Dance Co-ordinators                                                             

Trials for Aerobics, Hip Hop, Cheerleading, Contemporary Dance and Jazz will be held in Weeks 6, 7, 8 and 9 of this term for all students currently in Years 1 to 5 2025.  It is important students attend these trials to finalise teams for each genre. There are two trials per genre and the students must attend both. All trials will be held in the school hall.

Training will commence in Week 1, 2026.  The training timetable will be handed out to each child in Week 10, 2025.  The students selected will train to represent Hilliard State School at several Aerobics and Dance competitions in 2026.

Please note that there are maximum numbers of participants allowed in Aerobics, Cheerleading and Dance categories. Students who do not make a competition team will be invited to attend our development or recreational classes, which will be held throughout 2026.

AEROBICS: ​

Years 1 & 2 (2025) Tuesday 11^th November (Wk 6) 7:30am – 8:30am, Wednesday 12^th November (Wk 6) 7:30am – 8:30am

Years 3, 4 & 5 (2025) Tuesday 11^th November (Wk 6) 3:15pm – 4:15pm, Thursday 13^th November (Wk 6) 3:15pm – 4:15pm

CHEERLEADING:

Years 1 & 2 (2025) Wednesday 19^th November (Wk 7) 7:30am – 8:30am, Thursday 20^th November (Wk 7) 7:30am – 8:30am

Years 3, 4 & 5 (2025) Tuesday 18^th November (Wk 7) 3:15pm – 4:15pm, Thursday 20^th November (Wk 7) 3:15pm – 4:15pm

HIP HOP:

Years 1 & 2 (2025) Wednesday 26^th November (Wk 8) 7:30am – 8:30am, Thursday 27^th November (Wk 8) 7:30am – 8:30am

Years 3, 4 & 5 (2025) Tuesday 25^th November (Wk 8) 3:15pm – 4:15pm, Thursday 27^th November (Wk 8) 3:15pm – 4:15pm

CONTEMPORARY DANCE:

Years 3, 4 & 5 (2025) Monday 1^st December (Wk 9) 3:15pm – 4:15pm, Tuesday 2^nd December (Wk 9) 3:15pm – 4:15pm

JAZZ DANCE:

Year 3, 4 & 5 (2025) Tuesday 2^nd December (Wk 9) Big Lunch, Thursday 4^th December (Wk9)                       3:15pm - 4:15pm

In Week 10 this term,  team selection and the training schedule will be handed out. Training for all teams will commence in Week 1, 2026

The students will need to return a signed permission note or they will not be allowed to trial. They are to arrive 5 minutes earlier to be ready to start on time and are to attend all trials for each genre listed above.

Teams Available in 2026

There are two main categories 'Primary' for students in Year 4 to 6 and 'Future Legends' for students in Year 2 and 3.

Aerobics

• Future Legends (Years 2 & 3 in 2026)
  
• Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Primary Aerobics, Primary Littlies (Years 4 – 6 in 2026)

• Stage 3 Pairs/Trios (Year 5 & 6 2026 only)
• Stage 3 Singles (Year 5 & 6 2026 only)
• Orange Pairs/Trios (Year 6 2026 only)
• Orange Singles (Year 6 2026 only)
  

Hip Hop

• Future Legends Small Team & Mega Crew – a mixture of hip hop and other genres (Years 2 & 3 in 2026)
• Primary Small Team & Mega Crew (Years 4 – 6 in 2026)
  

Cheerleading

• Future Legends Small Teams (Years 2 & 3 in 2026)
  

• Primary Small & Large Teams (Years 4 – 6 in 2026)

Contemporary Dance

• Primary Small & Large Team (Years 4 – 6 in 2026)
  

Jazz Dance

• Primary Small & Large Team (Years 4 – 6 in 2026)

HILLIARD STATE SCHOOL

COMPETITION DANCE TEAMS 2026 

CODE OF CONDUCT 

Children participating in Hilliard Dance will be aware of and comply with the following code of conduct and as ambassadors for Hilliard State School will be expected to uphold our three school rules, Learn, Lead and Succeed.  Non-compliance with this code of conduct during school, training and competitions will result in further action taken, if deemed necessary.

Students will:

• Demonstrate exemplary behaviour at all times whilst at school, training and at competitions.
• Demonstrate compliance with the Hilliard State School three school rules whilst at school, at training and at all competitions.
• Demonstrate sportsmanship at all times.
• Demonstrate respect to all coaches/judges and participate according to the rules.
• Encourage all team members to do their best.
• Demonstrate full involvement in and commitment to the team.
• Demonstrate school spirit through supporting their team and any other Hilliard teams performing at the same venue (watching/cheering).
• Demonstrate respect for all facilities and ensure the area used by the school is left clean after use.
• Wear the school uniform with pride.
• Respect the judges' final decision.
• Work hard to achieve the best possible performance from themselves and the best possible result for the team, whilst enjoying the experience of being in the program. 

WHAT OUR COMMUNITY SAYS ABOUT OUR PROGRAM…

“Hilliard Dance has been so good for my child, making friendships that will be life long, being a part of a team, and the look on her face when she makes it to Nationals. Teachers and all the dance instructors do an amazing job with our kids. The price is very reasonable and you can even pay it off. We also get to travel to different places which the kids love.  Travelling to Adelaide this year for the Nationals was a wonderful family experience."

“We have had the privilege of being part of the Hilliard Dance program for the past six years.  My girls have not only grown as amazing dancers and athletes, but have also enjoyed being part of a dance community who support and care for them every step of the way. The program is an amazing fusion of school sport mixed with the fun of dance and performing arts. It is so special to see the bonds that they have formed with their fellow school mates while representing their school at regional, state and national levels. The dedication and commitment of the staff and coaches is above and beyond…we would be lost without them! It is a truly special and unique program that is unmatched by any other school I know. Let's go Hilliard! Woop woop! “

“We have been a part of the Hilliard Dance programme for the last 10 years, and it played a big part in our decision to change from another primary school with our daughter, who had been dancing competitively since the age of 5. I have had 3 children participate in the programme. We have made wonderful friends through the programme, and I've thoroughly enjoyed watching my children grow as people and athletes under the guidance of the dance programme and coaches."

“The Hilliard dance initiative has played a major role in giving our daughter the skills she needs to be part of an amazing team. We have seen her grow so much in confidence and determination during the time spent with the Hilliard dance team. It's a great benefit to us having the dance classes at the school and the program is very reasonably priced."

“My daughter started Hilliard dance when she started prep doing the recreational program then joined the competition teams for the last few years. Her confidence has grown so much and she has made friends for life! Love our Hilliard dance family!"

​​“The Hilliard Dance program has been terrific for my children. Their confidence in themselves has been supported by the program itself as well as the dance teachers and Hilliard teachers who run it. It is the most cost-effective program I've seen, allowing my children to do a variety of dance genres they love without breaking our family's budget. The friendships and energetic dance routines the kids love are a bonus"