The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Australia proudly continues its long-standing tradition of celebrating young dancers nationwide, with over 1,700 students taking part in RAD Student Awards in the past year alone.
In 2025, as RAD Australia marks its 90th anniversary, the organisation remains a leading supporter of aspiring dancers, presenting 11 annual Student Awards across the country, awarding thousands of dollars in prizes to further dance education, and offering prestigious scholarships to major dance institutions. These awards honor exceptional technique and artistry while inspiring students to pursue their passion for dance with dedication and enthusiasm.
Over the past month, RAD Australia has celebrated the Betsy Sawers Awards (ACT & Riverina), the Shirley Treacy Awards (Queensland), the Audrey Nicholls Awards (Victoria), and the Kathleen Gorham Awards (Victoria). Each award honours the legacy of a significant figure in Australian dance and provides an important platform for students to demonstrate their skills. The success of these events is a clear reflection of the strength of the RAD syllabus, which provides an excellent foundation for dancers to flourish both technically and artistically. A full list of results and wrap up of each event can be found on the RAD Australia website.
RAD Australia’s Scholar Awards are dropped at life via the beneficiant help of Nationwide Sponsors Bloch Australia, Energetiks, and Capezio, alongside contributions from native occasion sponsors, volunteers, and Regional Advisory Panels. These partnerships, mixed with RAD’s deep connections to main dance firms and establishments throughout Australia, be certain that college students obtain not solely recognition for his or her expertise but in addition significant alternatives to pursue skilled careers in dance.
Talking in regards to the Awards season, RAD Australia’s Nationwide Director, Shelley Yacopetti, stated: “Over 90 years, RAD Australia has stood as a relentless supporter of younger Australian dancers. Our Scholar Awards are an important platform for celebrating dedication, self-discipline, and artistry whereas creating pathways to future alternatives in dance. We’re deeply happy with the academics, college students, and households who make this group so vibrant.”
With three awards nonetheless to come back—the Susan Sargison Awards and the Joan Burnett Awards in Tasmania, and the Diana de Vos Awards in Western Australia, RAD Australia’s dedication to recognising expertise throughout the nation stays stronger than ever.
As a part of its ninetieth anniversary celebrations, RAD Australia can be getting ready to launch a commemorative e book, 90 Tales Throughout 90 Years. This particular publication captures 90 private tales from throughout the RAD group, academics, college students, examiners, and alumni, reflecting on the moments and milestones which have formed RAD’s influence in Australia. The mission has been in improvement all through 2025 with contributions gathered from each state and territory and might be formally launched on the finish of the yr as the right finale to RAD Australia’s ninetieth anniversary. The limited-edition e book is now accessible for pre-order.
Via its Scholar Awards, scholarships, and landmark tasks, the Royal Academy of Dance Australia continues to champion excellence in dance and efficiency, cementing its place as a pinnacle of dance schooling in Australia and proving the excellence of its group yr after yr.
