The annual Australian Dance Awards recognise and honour professional Australian dance artists who have made an outstanding contribution to Australian dance. Learn more about the Australian Dance Awards.

Featured Australian Dance Award winners

  • Natalie Weir

    For a contemporary and dynamic interpretation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet through innovative story-telling, complex partnering and seamless…

  • Shaun Parker & Company with Captivate

    For harnessing the talents of a diverse group of young people to create a coherent and dynamic piece of dance theatre, and for demonstrating that dance…

  • Elise May

    For a memorable, brave and emotional performance that shows an impressive physical strength, and for her deep and layered characterisation.