The IDTA is delighted to announce the results of the International Theatre Dance Awards 2023, held at Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD on 18th and 19th February 2023.
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 2023
| Theatre Craft Grades: Theatre Craft Performers: |
Betsy Raj Scarlett Yau |
Armley Dance Studios Bailey Cox Dance Academy |
| Ballet Grades: Ballet Performers: |
Isabella Prince Francisco Leocádio |
Elite Academy of Performing Arts Passos de Dança |
| Tap Grades: Tap Performers: |
Alexie Hulley Eavie Amos |
Elaine Howarth Centre Stage Armley Dance Studios |
| Modern Jazz Grades: Modern Jazz Performers: |
Finlay Holmes Eavie Amos |
Chris & Lucy Beaumont School of Dance Armley Dance Studios |
Special Commendations 2023
Theatre Craft Grades
| Tegan Jones | Debra Simmons School of Dance |
| Khaleil Fell | Armley Dance Studios |
| Abi Bridger | Berry Academy of Dance |
| Skye Rose Hamilton | Funky Feet School |
| Hannah Quigley | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts Academy |
Theatre Craft Performers
| Charlotte Wood | Wirral Theatre School |
| Eryn Andrews | Wirral Theatre School |
| Rose Roberts | Terri Jayne Theatre Arts |
| Zuzanna Panek | Wendy Charles School of Dance |
Ballet Grades
| Megan Jarvis | AACTS |
| Abigail Hill | Ambition School of Dance |
| Iona Curran | Liverpool Theatre School |
| Júlia Duarte | Passos de Dança |
| Sylvia Marzan Williams | Stalder Academy of Dance |
Ballet Performers
| Zuzanna Panek | Wendy Charles School of Dance |
| Daniel White | Hugglescote Dance & Drama |
| Tilly Raj | Armley Dance Studios |
| Zadie May Sangster | Deluca Dance School |
| Eloise Groom | LWHS |
| Fleur Foster | Bella Danza Studios |
Tap Grades
| Bethan James | Hazelbiz Performers Academy |
| Hannah Quigley | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts Academy |
| Imani Collier | Strickland Cook Theatre School |
| Feliz Yates | Jill Brookes School of Dance |
Tap Performers
| Robyn Vine | Marron Theatre Arts |
| Sam Hughes | Dansworks Dance Academy |
| Scarlett Yau | Bailey Cox Dance Academy |
Modern Jazz Grades
| Kaitlyne Shaw | LWHS |
| Libby Smith | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts Academy |
| Eloise Groom | LWHS |
| Hannah Quigley | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts Academy |
| Lucy Coe | Aimee Louise School of Dance |
| Libby Donnelly | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts Academy |
Modern Jazz Performers
| Zuzanna Panek | Wendy Charles School of Dance |
| Evie Asher | The Dance Academy |
| Tyrell Legg | Armley Dance Studios |
| Charlotte Wood | Wirral Theatre School |
Awards presented in conjunction with the International Theatre Dance Awards
| W.J. (Bill) Tasker Theatre Craft Grade Award: | Tillie Copley | Vicki Durning School of Dance |
| W.J. (Bill) Tasker Theatre Craft Performer Award: | Tia Lothian | Hylton Bromley 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: | Roberta Gillen | Reavley Theatre 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. | ||
| Gladys Thorpe Memorial Award: | Scott Millar | 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: | Betsy Raj | Armley Dance Studios |
| Sir Ken Dodd Tap Award Performer: | Charlotte Wood | Wirral Theatre 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 | ||
| Pam Tidmarsh Bursary Award: | Tallulah Ellis-Brennan | Loretta Legge Theatre 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: | Darcey Wooldridge | The Dance Factory |
| 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. | ||