9 September 2024 10:04
Winners of the 2024 Shirley Treacy Awards Finals Announced
On Sunday 8 September, the Shirley Treacy Awards Online Awards Presentation was the culmination of the semi-finals held during August and September, in Mackay, Townsville, Cairns and Rockhampton. Our guest adjudicators Juliet Burnett and Mitchell Rayner, both former dancers at The Australian Ballet, assessed all the finalist performances from all cities, and announced the prize recipients.
The Online Awards Presentation was a great success with over 50 attendees watching from across QLD. Some watched from home, others were gathered in their studios, while some were at a competition and viewing from backstage.
During the presentation all the finalist recordings from each city were screened and adjudicator Juliet Burnett was live on the Zoom representing herself and co-adjudicator Mitchell Rayner. They said,
"Well done to all of the competitors. It was a real pleasure to watch all of you perform. We were particularly impressed with the high standard of technique, artistry and maturity shown throughout your work. It’s always so nice to see the next generation of dancers coming through and developing into inspiring young artists.
Again, a big congratulations to all of you for such wonderful performances and remember that even if you didn’t win a prize today please keep working hard and keep doing what you love!"
Download the Digital Programme here
The prize recipients are as follows:
Grade 4 and 5
- Encouragement Award - R123: Gianna Torres, Capricorn School of Dancing, in Rockhampton.
- Runner Up – M126: Owen Reed, Theatre Arts Mackay Dance Excellence, Mackay
- Winner – C115: Mikaylee Hastie, FNQ Dance Academy, Cairns
Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate
- Encouragement Award – M229: Ruby Elson, Edge Whitsundays & TBS, Mackay
- Runner Up - R212: Romana Bellew, Capricorn School of Dancing, Rockhampton
- Winner – M230: Dakota Cant, Theatre Arts Mackay Dance Excellence, Mackay
Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2
- Encouragement – C307: India Schmalz, Turning Pointe Dance Studios, Cairns
- Runner Up – R313: Charlie King, The Rockhampton Grammar School Dance and Musical Theatre Academy, Rockhampton
- Winner – R306: Sienna Westcott, Capricorn School of Dancing, Rockhamtpon
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and each individual who contributed to making this event a success. Your support and commitment are invaluable to the RAD Australia and the participating dancers.
We have been delighted to witness the talent of all participants throughout the duration of the Awards. The talent and dedication of these young dancers is truly admirable and shows their love and passion for dance. We congratulate all finalists and thank everyone involved for their continued support.
