CELEBRATING 65 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY 

Students and families past and present are invited to join us for an elegant Gala Dinner celebrating 65 years of Peninsula School of Dance at RACV Cape Schanck Resort on Saturday 3rd October 2026. Enjoy canapés on arrival, a two-course dinner, live entertainment and special guest speakers as we honour the rich history, vibrant community, and enduring legacy of Peninsula School of Dance.

THE VENUE

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

The jewel on the Mornington Peninsula

 Prepare to be mesmerised by stunning views at this award-winning, 5-star coastal resort, where every day brings luxury.

Parking
There is plenty of on-site parking available at the RACV Cape Schanck Resort. The Great Southern Ballroom, our event space, is located just a short walk from the building’s entrance. Guests can also be driven right up to the reception entrance if required for accessibility.

Accessibility

Getting to the event space:

• Guests can be driven right up to the main entrance doors to be dropped off/picked up with ease.
• There are plenty of accessible carparks on-site.
• The event room is on the same level as Reception and outdoor carpark – a short walk from the main entrance. The floor is a flat surface and fully accessible for wheelchair or mobility aid users with lifts throughout the building if required.
• You will receive a map with directions to the Great Southern Ballroom closer to the date.
• The venue will have digital signage from the front entrance to the Ballroom indicating where to go.

Accessible event seating:

• All tables have seats that can be removed to accommodate wheelchair access. You can request this upon booking.
• The event room is a carpeted space, with dancefloor flooring in the centre of the room.
• You can request to be seated at a table closer to the edges of the room upon booking to allow for more space or easier access to exits.
• All tables have a good view of one of the 4x projector screens located around the room.
• Please request a table close to the stage upon booking if it will help you to see/hear proceedings more clearly.
• A Hearing Loop is available in the Ballroom.

Sensory accessibility:

• Sudden loud noises: This event will feature both live and recorded music being played at a loud volume and guests may be loud when clapping or cheering
• Flashing lights and effects: Lighting will vary during this event from still, dim, atmospheric lighting for dinner to energetic, bright, flashing lighting effects during certain parts of the evening. Projections may also produce sudden flashing light.
• There will be a Sensory Room set up in a conference room next to the main event space, open for anyone to use when needing a break, to regulate in a quiet, cool and dimmed light space.

Sponsor THE PSD LEGACY PROJECT

The PSD Legacy Project is a once-in-a-generation initiative to preserve and celebrate over 65 years of Peninsula School of Dance history. With thousands of students, families, and performances shaping our story, many of these memories currently exist in fragile, scattered forms — and this project will ensure they are professionally archived, documented, and shared for future generations.

Through archival digitisation, storytelling, and the creation of lasting tributes, the Legacy Project will safeguard the impact of PSD for years to come. Community members and businesses can become a Partner by supporting the project through sponsorship or donation, playing a vital role in protecting and honouring this extraordinary legacy.