OVERSEAS TOURS
- AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!
We are excited to announce in 2026, Bom Funk Dance Studio's Australian DANCE CREATIVE will RETURN TO:
JAPAN!!
Join Bom Funk Dance Studio in October 2026 for another unforgettable dance tour across Tokyo and Mount Fuji, where dancers will train, perform, and explore Japan’s vibrant dance culture!
Highlights:
Workshops at Premier Dance Studios: Take dance workshops in Tokyo, learning from some of Japan's top instructors. Dancers will explore various styles, push their boundaries, and experience the rich, vibrant dance culture unique to Japan.
Performance Opportunities: Dancers will perform at Fuji-Q Highland, along with two other locations in Tokyo (locations pending).
Immersive Cultural Dance Experiences: Discover traditional Japanese dance and performing arts firsthand through exclusive professional shows, such as the famous Asakusa Kaguya, broadening dancers' perspectives and connecting them to Japan’s rich artistic history.
Additional Experiences:
Beyond dance, this trip includes highlights of Japanese culture and leisure. We will experience thrilling attractions at Tokyo DisneySea, and there’s plenty of free time built in so you can explore other places of interest such as teamLab Planets, Sanrio Puroland (Hello Kitty Land), the new Pokémon theme park, shopping, visiting temples, and more.
This tour combines professional development with unforgettable experiences, ensuring dancers leave with new skills, inspiration, and cherished memories. Perfectly balanced with private guides, expert coordination, and the support of Bom Funk staff, this dance-focused journey will be both empowering and exhilarating. Join us in October 2026 for a truly spectacular dance adventure in Japan!
Eligibility to Attend:
Performance Squad Members
Dancers accepted into the 2026 Performance Squad (ages turning 12+) are invited, along with their families.
High Kix and Tap Kix Members
Dancers in High Kix and/or Tap Kix are invited to attend.
Additional Eligible Dancers
Dancers aged 12+ who are not in the Performance Squad but attend 3+ classes per week may audition for a spot on the tour.
Age Requirements for Supervision
Dancers under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult family member.
Dancers aged 16–17 years may be accompanied by a nominated adult chaperone.
We recommend a ratio of 1 dancer and 1 parent travelling per family as rooms for triple or quad cannot easily be accommodated. Single rooms incur an additional cost.
TOUR DETAILS IN BRIEF:
Timing: October School Holidays 2026 (8 nights)
Cost: Approximately $5000–$5500 for supporters and $5500–$6000 for dancers.
TOUR COST INCLUSIONS:
FLIGHTS
Return economy class airfare flying Qantas Airways: Canberra to Tokyo return (via Sydney each direction).
ACCOMMODATION
Twin/Double share rooming including daily breakfast and local taxes.
TOUR MANAGER / GUIDE
Private guide for tour duration.
PRIVATE COACH TRANSPORTATION
Airport to hotel on arrival and departure in Tokyo
Transfer to/from performances in Tokyo
Transfer to/from Fuji Q Theme Park
OTHER TRANSPORTATION
Charged Suica Card (4,500 yen) for public transport.
LUGGAGE TRANSPORT
Airport to Tokyo hotel
Hotel to Tokyo airport
EXPERIENCES & ADMISSIONS
Tokyo DisneySea entrance ticket
Fuji Q Unlimited Pass
DANCE PERFORMANCES & WORKSHOPS (Subject to availability — dancers only)
2 performances in Tokyo
Performance at Fuji Q Theme Park
2-3 dance workshops in Tokyo
TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Airline taxes and fuel surcharge (currently approx. $325.90 per person — subject to change and reconfirmed at final invoice)
Excess baggage costs over airline limits
Meals and drinks other than those listed in inclusions
Optional or suggested sightseeing
Tips/gifts for drivers and guides where appropriate
Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, room service, etc.)
Passport and visa costs (if applicable)
Travel insurance (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by the Australian Government)
Additional rehearsals, travel uniform, and performance costumes
GENERAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Initial Deposit — $1,000.00 per person at time of booking (March)
Instalment — $2,000.00 per person (1 April 2026)
Instalment — $2,000.00 per person (1 June 2026)
Final Balance — 5 July 2026
Tour is subject to minimum numbers in order to proceed. There will be a capped number of performers, so places are not guaranteed. Bom Funk does not manage any tour payments — these are handled through our tour company. All prices and experiences are not confirmed until deposits are made.
SOUND AMAZING, RIGHT?
IF YOU ARE KEEN, PLEASE COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM BELOW:
JSQUAD - AUSTRALIA
Bom Funk Dance Studio's J Squad Australian team toured to perform in Hong Kong & Macau in April 2016. They had a lot of fun performing at Stanley Markets, Ocean Park, Disneyland & then just about anywhere else in Hong Kong & Macau that they could!
JSquad in Paris, 2019
Bom Funk Dance Studio's J Squad Australian team toured to perform in Hong Kong & Macau in April 2016. They had a lot of fun performing at Stanley Markets, Ocean Park, Disneyland & then just about anywhere else in Hong Kong & Macau that they could!
In 2013, Bom Funk Dance Studio embarked on its first overseas tour travelling to the United States of America. Students performed at Disneyland, Universal Studios and on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles and attended workshops at some of the best Dance studios in America.
In 2016, the studio took J Squad, Australia to Hong Kong where they performed at Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park, Stanley Markets and a flash mob on Victoria Harbour. Students also attend workshops and a private backstage tour of International Dance show, House of Dancing Water in Macau.
In 2019, Bom Funk embarked on a European adventure to Paris & London. Students performed shows at the Eiffel Tower, at FIAP and at Paris Disneyland and at the Victoria Embankment Gardens in London. They watched International shows & musicals including The Crazy Horse, Moulin Rouge, Lido, Wicked, Les Miserables & more! They attended cancan and contemporary workshops in Paris, hip hop and jazz at Pineapple studios and musical theatre workshops with the cast & crew of Wicked and Les Miserables in London.
On all accounts, for all those who attended, memories and experiences from these tours will last a lifetime.
This success of these tours have started a Bom Funk tradition to travel overseas every 2 or 3 years (allowing time to save and fundraise in between). Keep an eye out for our next big adventure!!
BENEFITS FOR A DANCER TO ATTEND OVERSEAS TOURS:
Working as part of a team to create a show specifically for you
Performance experience in an exciting International city
Experience dance in a professional setting boasting confidence and performance skills
Opportunity to watch world-class performers on stages
Opportunity to take workshops or classes
Exposure to the International Dance Industry
A chance to travel overseas with friends and family
A chance to network internationally
Cultural & sightseeing experience
International exposure for yourself, your crew & our studio
Opportunity to represent NSW/ACT & Australia in Dance
Develop a better understanding of the world around us
BECAUSE IT IS SO MUCH FUN!
