General
2026 Shipping Policy
Processing & Dispatch
Once you have placed your order, dispatch may take place within 1-5 business days (excluding weekends & public holidays). This includes orders with Express Shipping.
Orders are processed chronologically by order date and time. Processing & dispatch times are also dependant on stock levels at the time of purchase. Peak periods may experience longer processing times (up to 10 days) so please place your order well ahead of time.
Click & Collect
Click & Collect (Local Pick Up) is available to our Melbourne and Victorian customers free of any charge. We do not guarantee same day or next day Click & Collect - some products may need to be transferred from another location, so please order well ahead of time.
Your order can be collected from our store location 'after' we have notified you by email that your order is ready to collect.
Please note, our store is located in Williamstown, Victoria. If your shipping address is outside of Melbourne and you have accidentally selected Pick Up at checkout, we will invoice you separately for Standard Shipping. Please note, processing of your order will be put on hold temporarily until the shipping fee has been paid.
Shipping Carrier
Most orders are delivered through the Australia Post network with Tracking, however bulk orders may be sent via our courier service.
Express Shipping
Please note that Express Shipping does not guarantee same day dispatch. Simply, this is a service provided by Australia Post so that you can receive your order faster than Standard Shipping.
Shipping Rates
AUSTRALIA:
Standard Shipping $10.00 (Order total $10-$100)
Express Shipping $17.00
FREE Standard shipping for all orders over $100 within Australia only, with exception of Dream Duffels & Bulk Orders.
Boxed Footwear - Standard $15.00, Express $25
Small Bags - Standard $15.00, Express $25
Large Dance Bags & Tutus - Standard $20.00, Express $30.00
NEW ZEALAND: Standard International $25AUD
UNITED STATES: Standard International $45AUD
Exceptions (Bulky Goods):
Bulk Orders Over 10kgs $40.00 (exempt from Free Shipping)
Dream Duffel Bags (Freight POA). All Dream Duffel Packages are exempt from Free Shipping, Standard & Express Shipping
Will I need to sign for my parcel?
All orders will be dispatched with an 'authority to leave' if you are not home. However this may not be possible on some occasions, and your order may be directed to the local post office for collection. (See Aust Post website). Please note, orders delivered by a Courier service that are returned to the depot, may incur a re-delivery fee which the customer is liable for.
Delivery Times
Some goods are sent by road freight - so this might give you a good idea of how long an item will take to arrive. Air freight orders may be subject to airline scheduling delays.
Typically major metropolitan cities and towns should expect an approximate delivery time of 1-5 days after dispatch. Rural, remote, Western Australia, Northern Territory and Northern Queensland locations for example can take up to 10 days after dispatch.
International Shipping
We now ship to our dance friends in New Zealand and the USA.
Free Shipping
Dancewear Nation provides free Standard shipping for all orders over $100 within Australia only, with exception of Dream Duffels & Bulk Orders as they will need to be delivered via courier.
If a product is regrettably out of stock and your order then falls under the Free Shipping Over $100 policy, the out of stock product will be refunded to you minus the Standard Shipping fee before the rest of your order is dispatched.
Please note:
-Delivery times may vary due to the Australia Post delivery network. Please see their website for more information
-Dispatch and delivery timings are dependant on your location and stock levels
-If your order was placed after close of business (5pm), or on a Weekend or Public Holiday, processing will commence the following business day
-Once your parcel has been dispatched and handed over to our driver, delivery of your parcel is now in the hands of Australia Post. Dancewear Nation will not accept responsibility for any unforeseen mishandling, losses and damages to parcels, or delays in delivery.
Incorrect Address
We cannot be held responsible for an incorrect address being entered on your order. Please review your shipping address carefully before checkout. If a shipping address error is noticed after your order is finalised, please contact us immediately.If your parcel is redirected back to us for whatever reason, shipping or courier costs will need to be paid again by the Customer
What Happens If I Have Not Received My Order?
Firstly, we are very sorry to hear this! Please take the following steps:
-Tracking Please locate your tracking number that we sent you at the time of dispatch and check the status on Australia Post's website.
-Check if a notification card is in your letterbox or under your door – your item may have been delivered to the Post Office.
-Accepted on your behalf Check if someone else at home or work accepted or signed for the item on your behalf. If you live or work in a large building, check with building management or the mailroom to see if they have it.
-Delivered to a safe place Check if your item has been left in a safe place. This could be under or behind something, or in your mailbox.
-Address details Check the address details in your order – is your shipping address correct?
-Lodge a case with Australia Post If your item has not arrived within 10 business days from the date of dispatch, you can raise a case with Australia Post. Please then email us and share the case number that Australia Post provide you. We will then raise another case to try to speed up the investigation process.
-What happens if Australia Post have declared my order as lost? We will replace your items or refund you within 5 business days after the investigation has been resolved or closed by Australia Post.
Insurance
Insurance is not included in any shipping costs. For bulk orders between $500-$1000, Dancewear Nation will cover the cost of insurance. We will offer insurance to you for orders above $1000 for your consideration.
If your questions have not been answered in the above information please contact our Customer Service staff via email at info@dancewearnation.com.au.
24 July 2026
2026 Returns Policy
Here at Dancewear Nation, from one dancer to another, we understand the difficulties that can often occur when shopping online or without a proper fitting. Therefore we have customised the Returns Policy to ensure your shopping experience is a smooth, effortless and enjoyable process.
Our mailer bags are designed to be re-used for any returns - simply turn the satchel inside out and attach your postage label to send back any exchange item. Customers are encouraged to re-use these bags (if you have discarded our mailer bag, you will need to purchase your own return packaging).
For the return of goods (purchased in store or online), regardless of whether they are faulty, change of mind or incorrect fit you must meet the following return policy conditions:
- The item/s must be returned within 14 days of receipt
- The item/s must be unworn and unwashed in original saleable condition, with no signs of wear and tear (no dirt, marks or stains), together with all labels/tags/packaging intact
- The item must not be modified in any way
- A copy or note of the Tax Invoice issued to you as proof of purchase and if requesting an exchange, the replacement item/s including Brand, SKU, Colour and size. Be sure to specify child or Adult.
What is Exempt From Returns & Exchanges
In the interest of hygiene & health, we strictly do not offer any returns or exchanges on the following items whether they have been opened or not, unless they have a manufacturing defect, so please select carefully:
- Custom apparel
- Cosmetics including fragrances & skin products
- Gift Cards or Vouchers
- Hosiery & Tights
- Undergarments
- Water Bottles
- Training Equipment
- Hair Accessories
- Sale or Clearance Items
- Dream Duffel Packages and Pack & Roll Bags
Please choose Sale and Clearance items carefully. These sales are final and unless otherwise stated cannot be returned, exchanged or refunded.
***Dance footwear is not always comparable to street size shoes, so please check our size chart carefully prior to selecting your size. You are welcome to email us prior to your order if you'd like us to assist you with sizing.
Change Of Mind or Incorrect Size
With the exception of the above mentioned products, we reserve the right to inspect garments to determine the return policy conditions are met, therefore the item/s must be unworn and unwashed in original saleable condition with all labels/tags attached and in its original packaging. We can't process purchases of multiple sizes with the intention of returning the one that doesn't fit.
We do not refund or credit shipping fees.
We do not refund or put into store credit merchant fees paid - only the cost of goods being returned. Note: credit card fees are set by the RBA and paid directly to our merchant.
Please note that pre-orders of any products, including Dream Duffels cannot be refunded once the order is placed. If you change your mind, we are happy to offer a Store Credit.
Store Credits
If you do not wish to exchange for a product, please let us know and we will arrange a Store Credit for you. Store Credits have a validity of three years and once they expire, we will not be able to re-issue a Store Credit. Store Credits cannot be refunded.
Your Store Credit will be emailed to you and will be linked to your account. As your Store Credit is issued to you in the form of a Gift Card, please retain this information in a safe place.
Costume Returns
Maximum two(2) costumes may be refunded per order. Exchanges or Store Credit Returns are limited to $250 per order.
Costume Restock Fees
A 20% restock fee will apply to all Refunds for Costumes, custom made or Special Orders. Our product pages will state specifically if the item is a costume.
Return Shipping
You are responsible for the costs of returning goods to us and for return shipping. Any goods returned are the customers responsibility until they reach our location. We will not be held liable for any goods lost or damaged in transit, therefore we recommend you use a courier or eParcel through Australia Post with tracking to return the goods. Please ensure you package your return to prevent any damage to the items in transit.
Before your exchange is processed, we will invoice you for Return Shipping. Your exchange may take 3-5 business days to process after the Return Shipping fee has been paid.
Out Of Stock Products
If a product is regrettably out of stock and your order then falls under the Free Shipping Over $200 policy, the out of stock product will be refunded to you minus the Standard Shipping fee before the rest of your order is dispatched.
Faulty Goods
If you have received a faulty or incorrect product, please email us immediately so we can resolve this as soon as possible. You will need to provide as many images as you can, and your order number.
We will in the first instance provide you with a replacement. The replacement product will be like for like (the same brand/style/size/colour).
In accordance with the fair trade practices act, Dancewear Nation will only authorise refunds in the case where the item cannot be repaired or replaced by the manufacturer/supplier.
We reserve the right to send faulty goods back to our manufacturer/supplier for assessment, to determine whether a product is faulty and conduct a production and quality check. A response for faulty claims will be received within 10 business days of the goods arrival to our store.
If the item is deemed faulty by our supplier, and we are unable to repair or replace a faulty item, you will receive a refund. In addition, the reasonable cost of returning the faulty item/s back to us will also be refunded, given that a receipt for the return postage is included with the return.
General wear and tear of items are exempt from returns, exchanges or refunds. Damage from general wear and tear includes but is not limited to:
All hosiery, pilling or laddering of any type of garment, scuff marks & dirt on shoes, leather has worn away after use exposing the suede underside, scrapes & scratches on the soles of shoes, fabric has been laundered incorrectly with unsuitable products, natural stretching of the product after several wears, shrinkage or fading on garments from not following the care instructions, any markings from extended use of any kind of product, zips or seams that have split or broken due to the incorrect size purchased.
Sale, Clearance, Outlet or Discounted Return Requests
Sale & Outlet (eg marked down products): We will gladly accept a return on any sale item for a Store Credit.
If a sale items is out of stock, or we are unable to locate the product for whatever reason, you will be refunded in full. From time to time, despite our best efforts, some products may not be available if our supplier is out of stock, the incorrect product was stored in the incorrect packaging, or due to inventory error (but not limited to).
We are unable to exchange for another size or product at the sale price.
Periodic Promotions & Discounts (eg AfterPay Day or 10% Off Today Only): If you purchased goods during a sale period (excluding already marked down items), the discounted amount for any return product will go into Store Credit. If the new items purchased exceed your Store Credit amount, or if you return goods after a sale period has concluded, the customer will need to pay the difference in cost between the returned product/s and the new product/s.
Can I cancel my order once it has been placed?
If you have ordered in error or changed your mind, sadly we are unable to cancel your order. Rather, we can offer you a Store Credit or an Exchange. This includes Pre-Orders for Dream Duffel Packages and Printed Uniforms.
For all returns, please contact us for instructions.
2nd July 2026
We recommend that all dance wear and related items are washed by hand in cold water, using a mild detergent. Do not tumble dry, iron, bleach or soak. Line dry in the shade inside out.
Hosiery & Tights:
Hosiery & tights are subject to immediate wear & tear and may pill, ladder, tear or stain in the first wear. This may be caused by shoes, garments or costumes rubbing against the fabric. Avoid exposing hosiery to rough flooring or seating, velcro, tulle, zippers, sharp objects and harsh surfaces. Take care when putting on and taking off.