International Theatre Dance Awards Online 2021 – WINNERS!

The IDTA is delighted to announce the results of the International Theatre Dance Awards 2021, held on line.

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 Online 2021

Theatre Craft Grades:

Theatre Craft Performers:

Eavie Amos

Maisie Ganley

Armley Dance Studio

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Ballet Grades:

Ballet Performers:

Florence Sudborough

Scarlett O’Connor

Tracey Quaife Theatre School

Shine Theatre Arts

Tap Grades:

Tap Performers:

Maisy McPhail

Chloe Radford

Armley Dance Studio

Cardwell Theatre School

Modern Jazz Grades:

Modern Jazz Performers:

Grace Burrows

Scarlett O’Connor

Jordon School of Dance

Shine Theatre Arts

 

Special Commendations 2021

Theatre Craft Grades

Libby Smith

Madison Saunders

 

Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School

Armley Dance Studio

Theatre Craft Performers

Freya Mitchell

Chloe Radford

 

Debra Simmons School of Dance

Cardwell Theatre School

Ballet Grades

Hannah Costelloe

Lucas Munday

Tilly Raj

Isabella Deb

Zadie-May Sangster

Daniel White

 

The Dinan School of Ballet

Karen Brind School of Dance

Armley Dance Studio

Turning Pointe Dance Studios

Daluca Dance School

Natalie Dance Academy

Ballet Performers

Isabelle Perks

Luke Ducker

Chloe Radford

 

Dance Pointe

Shine Theatre Arts

Cardwell Theatre School

Tap Grades

Alexie Hulley

Lily Hawes

 

Elaine Howarth School

Marron Theatre Arts

Tap Performers

Sophie Reddy

Sam Hughes

Zoe Georghiades

 

Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School

Karen Roe

Nicolaides Dance Academy

Modern Jazz Grades

Paris Kelly

Milliy Burrows

Emily Rolfe

Poppy Simpson

 

Jordon School of Dance

Jordon School of Dance

Zoe Taylor Dance Academy

Rachael Swann School of Dance

Modern Jazz Performers

Luke Ducker

Frey Burdon-Watson

 

Shine Theatre Arts

Marron Theatre Arts

 

Awards presented in conjunction with the International Theatre Dance Awards

W.J. (Bill) Tasker Theatre Craft Award: Libby Smith Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts 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: Hannah Costelloe The Dinan School of Ballet
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: Isabelle Perks Dance Pointe
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 Girls:
Sir Ken Dodd Tap Award Boys:
Alexie Hulley
Sam Hughes

Elaine Howarth School
Karen Roe

Ken Dodd continues to offer his support 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: Paris Kelly

Jordon School of Dance

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: Luke Ducker

Shine Theatre Arts

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.