23 October 2024 13:10
RAD Australia is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Joan Burnett OAM Scholarship. The awards ceremony, held on Saturday, 19 October in Tasmania showcased exceptional talent, artistry and dedication of young dancers. Adjudicated by the renowned Lisa Pavane, Former Director of the Australian Ballet and led by expert class teacher, Susan Hill Henning LRAD ARAD, the event was a rgeat success and a fantastic celebration of dance.
We want to congratulate the winners on the day and all participants who showcased such professionalism and polish. We are always so pleased to celebrate dance and recognise the talent in our communities with the prestigious awards recognising the outstanding achievements of dancers in various grades. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our local and national Sponsors, without which these events would not be possible.
The results are as follows:
Intermediate Foundation
WINNERS | NAME | DANCE SCHOOL |
First Place | Ruby Miedecke | Ballet & Dance Arts Tasmania |
Runner-Up | Layla Chugg | Dance Pointe |
Artistry Award | Florence Burbury | Caroline Small School of Dance |
Encouragement Award | Freya Hough | Caroline Small School of Dance |
Intermediate
WINNERS | NAME | DANCE SCHOOL |
First Place | Carla Casey | Caroline Small School of Dance |
Runner-Up | Isla Symonds | Caroline Small School of Dance |
Artistry Award | Maeve Rickerby | Ballet & Dance Arts Tasmania |
Encouragement Award | Molly Ross | Dance Pointe |
Advanced
WINNERS | NAME | DANCE SCHOOL |
First Place | Ruby Symonds | Caroline Small School of Dance |
Runner-Up | Lydia Sutton | Caroline Small School of Dance |
Artistry Award | Niah Anderson | Caroline Small School of Dance |
Encouragement Award | Ethan Baker-Dowdall | Dance Point |
Encouragement Scholarship
WINNER | NAME | DANCE SCHOOL |
First Place | Isla Symonds | Caroline Small School of Dance |
Most Potential Joan Burnett OAM Scholarship Overall Winner
WINNER | NAME | DANCE SCHOOL |
First Place | Ruby Miedecke | Ballet & Dance Arts Tasmania |