Medals
Take the next step in your
Ballroom Dance journey.
Whether you’re a beginner or working towards a higher level, our team
will help you prepare, perform & feel confident on Medal day.
What Is Medal Day?
Medal Day is held twice a year at Ballroom Baby and gives students the chance to perform between one and five dances with their instructor in front of an examiner. You’ll receive feedback, a score and, if passed, a medal to recognise your achievement.
The celebration continues with our annual Gala Night, where students can dress up, enjoy the atmosphere and celebrate their hard work with the Ballroom Baby community.
Choosing Your Dances
Ballroom Baby follows the Australian Dancing Society medal system, with different dance levels to work through as you progress. Beginners usually start with Proficiency or Crystal Level, before moving into Bronze and beyond.
Your dances can be prepared through group classes, private lessons, or a mix of both. If you’re learning in class, we recommend booking some private lessons to refine your routines before the day.
What To Wear
Medal Day is a special event, so students are encouraged to dress up. Think wedding-style attire, such as a dress, slacks, shirt, blouse, tie or bowtie, along with proper dance shoes.
For higher medal levels, students may also consider hiring or purchasing ballroom or latin competition wear. Use our style guide to help plan what to wear.
Upcoming Medal Day
Next Medal Day: Sunday 13th September (1pm - 5pm)
Next Gala Night: Saturday 19th September - buy tickets here.
Registrations Close: 6th August 2026
Music & Dress Rehearsal Finalised by: 6th September 2026
Your Questions, Answered
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Medals are Dancesport's structured achievement awards, giving you a way to measure progress and challenge yourself as you advance through the ranks. Whether you're aiming for medals or just improving your skills, it's a great way to grow your ballroom journey.
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No. Many of our students come along without a partner and make great friends at class. We'll do our best to match you with someone to dance with, or share partners if the numbers of leaders and followers aren't even.
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Our studio is a Registered Training Facility with Dancesport Australia, so we teach by their syllabus and rules, as well as our medal system from the Australian Dancing Society.
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We run dedicated Medal Classes on Thursdays, and competition and medal training can also occur in private lessons. Contact us to book!
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We run medal days twice a year where you can perform in front of an examiner, as either a soloist or with a partner.
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Yes. Our coaching team includes qualified DanceSport instructors and adjudicators ready to take students from beginner to advanced, for social, medals and competition, and we run medal days twice a year for students to showcase their skills.
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