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
BAD |
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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 |
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Theatre Craft Performers Freya Mitchell Chloe Radford |
Debra Simmons School of Dance Cardwell Theatre School |
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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 |
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Ballet Performers Isabelle Perks Luke Ducker Chloe Radford |
Dance Pointe Shine Theatre Arts Cardwell Theatre School |
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Tap Grades Alexie Hulley Lily Hawes |
Elaine Howarth School Marron Theatre Arts |
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Tap Performers Sophie Reddy Sam Hughes Zoe Georghiades |
Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School Karen Roe Nicolaides Dance Academy |
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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 |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Sir Ken Dodd Tap Award Girls: Sir Ken Dodd Tap Award Boys: |
Alexie Hulley Sam Hughes |
Elaine Howarth School |
| 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. | ||