The IDTA is delighted to announce the results of the International Theatre Dance Awards 2024, held at Telford International Conference Centre on 2nd and 3rd March 2024.
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 awards to every nominee and the teachers of the winners.
Winners of the International Theatre Dance Awards 2024
| Theatre Craft Grades: | Tillie Copley | Vicki Durning School of Dance |
| Theatre Craft Performers: | Charlotte Wood | Wirral Theatre School |
| Ballet Grades: | Tilly Kirkham | Terry Jayne Theatre Arts |
| Ballet Performers: | Zuzanna Panek | Wendy Charles School of Dance |
| Tap Grades: | Anya Tumia | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School |
| Tap Performers: | Felix Yates | Jill Brookes School of Dance |
| Modern Jazz Grades: | Finlay Holmes | Chris & Lucy Beaumont School of Dance |
| Modern Jazz Performers: | Tallulah Ellis-Brennan | Zoe Taylor Dance Academy |
Special Commendations 2024
| Theatre Craft Grades Abigail Bridger Charlie Topham Anya Tumia Imogen Yates Finlay Holmes Ella Laird |
Berry Academy of Dance |
| Theatre Craft Performers Libby Smith Libby Donnelly Robyn Vine Olivia Hunt |
Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School Marron Theatre Arts Wirral Theatre School |
| Ballet Grades Belle Chen Anastasia Antecka Elizabeth Evans Tillie Copley |
Allegro Theatre Dance Academy Funky Feet School of Dance The Dance Factory Vicki Durning School of Dance |
| Ballet Performers Evie Asher Will Chester Aarya Shenoy Zadie May Sangster Sasha David |
The Dance Academy Chester School of Dance Rachael Swann School of Dance Deluca Dance School The Dance Factory |
| Tap Grades Isabelle Catley Chantelle Tonelete Rosie Sanderson Paige Webb |
The Dance Academy Spotlight Stage School Hazelbiz Performers Academy Armley Dance Studios |
| Tap Performers Robyn Vine Rianna Trussell Olivia Baker |
Marron Theatre Arts Southport Academy of Dance Elaine Howarth School |
| Modern Jazz Grades Chantelle Tonolete Olivia Baker Lily Anderson Ling Gao Paige Webb |
Spotlight Stage School Elaine Howarth School Elaine Mulbourne Performing Arts School Reavley Theatre School Armley Dance Studio |
| Modern Jazz Performers Gabrielle Harling Scarlett Yau Zuzanna Panek Abigail Ellis |
Hazelbiz Performers Academy Bailey-Cox Dance Academy Wendy Charles School of Dance Kathleen Knox School of Dance |
Awards presented in conjunction with the International Theatre Dance Awards
| W.J. (Bill) Tasker Theatre Craft Grade Award: | Oliva Shorrock | Audrey Spencer School of Dance |
| W.J. (Bill) Tasker Theatre Craft Performer Award: | Khaleil Fell | Armley Dance Studios |
| 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: | Charlotte Helyer | Teddington Dance Studio |
| 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. | ||
| Gladys Thorpe Memorial Award: | Isabella Prince | Sharon Wood School of Dance & Drama |
| 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. | ||
| Sir Ken Dodd Tap Award Grade: | Isabelle Somers | Diane Bradbury |
| Sir Ken Dodd Tap Award Performer: | Scarlett Yau | Bailey-Cox Dance Academy |
| 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. | ||
| Pam Tidmarsh Bursary Award: | Faith Adomah | Spotlight Stage School |
| 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. | ||
| Peggy Harrison Award: | Emily Rolfe | Zoe Taylor Dance Academy |
| 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. | ||