Let's Dance Academy QLD presents - Living the Dream

Saturday 5 December 2026 | 4:00pm & 6:30pm
Gardens Theatre, QUT

Join us for our annual LDA Showcase, Living the Dream! Our dancers are excited to take to the stage for a celebration of dance, imagination and the dreams that inspire us.

Each show will run for approximately 90 minutes.

Show Times

• 4:00pm Show: Includes ALL LDA dancers.

• 6:30pm Show: Includes Mini, Junior, Intermediate and Senior dancers.

Dancer Ticket Information

• Little Groovers: Little Groovers dancers ONLY perform in the 4:00pm show and require a FREE Little Groovers ticket. After their performance, dancers will join their families in the audience to watch the remainder of the show. Please ensure you select a LITTLE GROOVERS ticket for your dancer when purchasing your seats.

• Mini, Junior, Intermediate & Senior Dancers: ALL dancers do not require a ticket and will be involved in the show from start to finish.

Important Ticket Information

• Seating is allocated.

• All audience members require a ticket, including children aged 2 years and over. Children under 2 years of age may sit on an adult’s lap at no cost. If a separate seat is required, a ticket must be purchased.

• Wheelchair-accessible seating is available.

• All ticket purchases are strictly non-refundable.

• Ticket sales close at 12noon on Saturday 5 November 2026, unless sold out earlier.

Parking & Getting to Gardens Theatre

Pay-on-exit public car parks are available within a short walking distance of Gardens Theatre. Options include the underground car park at QUT’s Science and Engineering Centre (P-block) and parking beneath the Riverside Expressway.

For current casual parking locations, availability and fees, please visit the QUT Parking and Facilities page.

Please be aware that parking availability can be limited during busy periods. Payment stations accept card or phone payments; cash is no longer accepted.

Important parking notice: The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols are also scheduled at Riverstage on Saturday 5 December, so we strongly recommend planning your journey and pre-booking parking where possible.

Alternative options include parking at South Bank and walking across the river, Star Casino parking (which cannot be pre-booked), or nearby Wilson Parking and Secure Parking facilities. Please allow extra time for traffic, parking and walking to the theatre.

We can’t wait to share this special celebration with our LDA families and see our dancers bring Living the Dream to life on stage!