30 November 2022 10:40
Diana De Vos Awards 2022 winners announced
On the 20th November students from WA demonstrated their continued commitment to ballet and dedication to their ongoing development at the annual Diana De Vos Awards. It was spectacular to see students on the stage and inspiring the world to dance.
The Awards were adjudicated by special guests Leanne Stojmenov, former Principal Artist from The Australian Ballet, Claire Voss and Diana de Vos OAM, MA, FRAD, along with special guests included RAD Life members Dawn Weller, Adrienne Eastoe, Gail Meade, Barbara Thomas and Vivienne Stodel, and RAD National Director Aaron Bloomfield
We'd like to congratulate all the students and their teachers who took the time to prepare for this event and say well done to all our winners. This event was made possible by RAD Australia in conjunction with the WAREgional Advisory Sincere thanks to all our volunteers, the WA regional panel, and our tireless and inspiring Lia Cox, who worked so hard to make the event seamless and enjoyable for all concerned. A big thank you to our sponsors Bloch, Energetiks, and Capezio.
And the winners are:
GRADE 3
First Place - Mary Caccetta, Silhouette Dance Studio
Runner-up - Zoe Clementi, The Star Factory
GRADE 4
First Place - Shelby McAuliffe, Katharine Mantle Performing Arts Academy
Runner-up -Makai Lewis- Rose, Perth Classical and Contemporary Coaching
GRADE 5
First Place - Amelia Baker, Silhouette Dance Studio
Runner-up - Poppy Purwien, Perth Classical and Contemporary Coaching
Honourable Mention - Naomi Hamilton, Katharine Mantle Performing Arts Academy
GRADE 6/7
First Place - Emelie Cathleen Wong, Dance Venture
Runner-up - Raine Lee, Dance Venture
INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION
First Place - Amelia Baker, Silhouette Dance Studio
Runner-up - Taylor King, Perth Classical and Contemporary Coaching
INTERMEDIATE
First Place - Abbey Williams, Perth Classical and Contemporary Coaching
Runner-up - Eve Guadio, Katharine Mantle Performing Arts Academy
GRADE 3-5 ARTISTIC AWARD
-Makai Lewis- Rose, Perth Classical and Contemporary Coaching
GRADE 6/7 ARTISTIC AWARD
- Sienna Nveverrecz, The Star Factory
INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION/INTERMEDIATE ARTISTIC AWARD
- Emelie Cathleen Wong, Dance Venture
DIANA DE VOS OVERALL JUNIOR AWARD
- Shelby McAuliffe, Katharine Mantle Performing Arts Academy
DIANA DE VOS OVERALL SENIOR AWARD
- Abbey Williams, Perth Classical and Contemporary Coaching
