Dance studios, Dance Teachers, Dance Studio Owners & School Dance Teachers (Primary or Secondary) from Australia and New Zealand.

Nominations for 2024 have now closed

Yes, each entry is $87AUD + GST

We have Major Awards and Excellence Awards. You can enter as many categories as you like, as long as they pertain to your circumstances. Eg. You can only enter the Hall of Fame category if your studio is 20+ years old.

You must answer a series of questions based on the category you are entering. Excellence Categories have 3 questions, Major Awards have up to 5 questions. Every entry also has the opportunity to present a 2 min video to support the application. 

Each category will have a minimum of 3 judges, they will select their top 3 selections in each category based on a criteria provided for each category. 

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Entering Awards gives Studio Owners and Teachers the opportunity to reflect on their current practice and celebrate the past years' achievements. It also provides recognition by their local community and the greater arts community for the impact they have through their hard work and innovation on a weekly basis in their classrooms.

Nominations for 2024 have now closed

Yes, our awards ceremony is held at Dawes Point, Sydney on Saturday 26th October. Find more information go here.

Winners will be awarded at the Awards event on Saturday 26th October. If you are a winner but cannot be there in person, we can arrange to have your trophy sent to you, at the winner's expense.

Yes, finalists will be provided Marketing collateral to use on social media to celebrate your finalist status.

You can find our contact details here. or email hello@adeawards.com