The IDTA is delighted to announce the results of the International Theatre Dance Awards 2018, held at Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD on 15th and 16th February 2020.
Our congratulations to the winners, recipients of the special commendations and Awards and to all those who were nominated.
The International Theatre Dance Awards are obtainable only through audition. Candidates are initially nominated by the Association’s Examiners when taking the higher Grades or Performers examinations through a qualified teacher. Eight awards are granted in Ballet, Theatre Craft, Tap, and Modern Jazz at higher Grade and Performers level. Over 500 candidates out of more than 7,500 are nominated each year for these awards and those who are successful are awarded a trophy and a cheque to further their dance career. Certificates are awarded to every nominee and the teachers of the winners.
Winners of the International Theatre Dance Awards 2020
| Theatre Craft Grades: | Elysia Mia Ottewell | Directions Theatre Arts |
| Theatre Craft Performers: | Luke Fairless | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School |
| Ballet Grades: | Holly Giles | Harlequin School of Performing Arts |
| Ballet Performers: | Megan Little | Marron Theatre Arts |
| Tap Grades: | Emily Rolfe | Zoe Taylor Dance Academy |
| Tap Performers: | Luke Fairless | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School |
| Modern Jazz Grades: | Alyssia Turpin | Elaine Howarth School |
| Modern Jazz Performers: | Annie Knight | Lorraine School of Theatre Dance |
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Theatre Craft Grades Leylah Rushton |
Armley Dance Studios |
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Theatre Craft Performers Lauren Wood |
Wirral Theatre School |
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Ballet Grades Vienna Harkness |
Directions Theatre Arts |
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Ballet Performers Luke Fairless |
Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School |
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Tap Grades Zuznana Panek |
Wendy Charles School of Dance |
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Tap Performers Eavie Amos |
Armley Dance Studios |
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Modern Jazz Grades Jessica Ross |
Hoylake School of Dance |
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Modern Jazz Performers Megan Little |
Marron Theatre Arts |
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Awards presented in conjunction with the International Theatre Dance Awards
| W.J. (Bill) Tasker Theatre Craft Award: | Lucy Brookes | Wirral Theatre School |
| This award is kindly donated by Mrs Margaret Tasker, in memory of her late husband, W.J. (Bill) Tasker, Financial Director of the IDTA, from 1971 – 2002, and founder member of the Theatre Dance Awards Committee. | ||
| Veronica Tweedale Bursary Award: | Elaina Varazinskis | Stuart Stage School |
| Veronica Tweedale was a much loved and respected dance teacher and choreographer throughout Stoke on Trent and the Midlands Area. The Veronica Tweedale Bursary Award is given for the 1st Special Commendation for the Ballet Grades. |
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| Gladys Thorpe Memorial Award: |
Annie Knight |
Lorraine School of Theatre Dance |
| Gladys Thorpe was for many years a highly respected teacher and examiner of the IDTA, serving on the Theatre Council and Technical Committees. The Ballet Faculty is pleased to present a Bursary Award and a Memorial Trophy to a young dancer who displays exceptional potential in Classical Ballet from the Performers section of the International Theatre Dance Awards. |
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| Sir Ken Dodd Tap Award Girls: |
Eavie Amos | Armley Dance Studios |
| Sir Ken Dodd Tap Award Boys: | Luke Fairless | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School |
| Lady Ann Dodd continues to offer her support on behalf of the late Sir Ken Dodd to our nominees by generously donating two trophies in memory of his agent, Keith McAndrews. Two award winners are chosen by guest adjudicators. |
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| Pam Tidmarsh Bursary Award: | Eavie Amos |
Armley Dance Studios |
| Pam Tidmarsh was a very well respected teacher, Examiner and Director of the IDTA, especially for the Midlands Area where she was much loved. The Pam Tidmarsh Bursary Award and Trophy are donated by Jeanette Haines and Gillian Hughes and is awarded to the 1st Special Commendation in the Modern Jazz Grades. |
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| Peggy Harrison Award: |
Maisie Ganley |
Berry Academy of Dance |
| Peggy Harrison is an Honorary Examiner, teacher and holder of the IDTA Distinguished Service Award. The Peggy Harrison Award is made to the 1st Special Commendation in the Modern Jazz Performers. |
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