2026 Special Olympics Australia National Games

The 2026 Special Olympics Australia National Games will take place in Melbourne from Monday, 19 to Friday, 23 October 2026 at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park.

DanceSport has been included as a demonstration sport at the Games, giving dancers a rare and meaningful opportunity to perform on a national stage. We have been advised that Thursday, 22 October, is the tentative date for the DanceSport competition. Our dancers will also have the chance to take part in the opening and closing ceremonies, which are always a highlight of the Games.

This is a significant step forward for DanceSport within the Special Olympics movement, and we are proud to see our community recognised in this way.

There will be dance workshops, performances and the demonstration competition throughout the week.

Because many of our Ballroom Fit dancers took part in the Single Ability Dance events at the 2025 Special Olympics DanceSport WA State Games, they are eligible to represent Western Australia at the 2026 National Games.

Ballroom Fit is incredibly proud of our dancers’ achievements. This national opportunity reflects your hard work, dedication and love of dance, and we look forward to supporting each of you on this exciting journey toward Melbourne 2026.