2011 Australian Dance Awards
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Hall of Fame: Keith Bain OAM
Keith spent his early years doing Scottish and ballroom dancing in Wauchope, NSW and after graduating…
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Lifetime Achievement Award: Robina Beard OAM
Robina has excelled in many different roles throughout her life as a dancer, performer, director,…
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Award for Services to Dance: Ruth Osborne
For her superlative teaching and wide-ranging services to dance for over four decades; for an outstanding…
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Services to Dance Education: Valda Craig
For her passionate advocacy for the inclusion of dance in the curriculum; for her inspiring work in…
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Outstanding Achievement in Youth or Community Dance: QL2 Dance
For the joy and vitality of the many young performers, and for the deep understanding of personal…
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Outstanding Achievement in Choreography: Rafael Bonachela
For a delicate combination of skill and vision to create an exquisitely crafted, beautifully balanced…
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Outstanding Performance by a Company: Expressions Dance Company
For the dancers’ beauty and technical excellence in telling a powerful emotional story with great…
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Outstanding Achievement in Independent Dance: Narelle Benjamin
For a well-realised, multi-layered and sophisticated piece; for her ingenious use of design elements…
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Outstanding Performance by a Female Dancer: Amy Hollingsworth
For her incredible technique, outstanding articulation, clever variation of dynamics and powerful…
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Outstanding Performance by a Male Dancer: Daniel Gaudiello
For a dashing, elegant and mature portrayal of Franz; for his youthful joie de vivre, beautiful technique,…
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Outstanding Performance in a Stage Musical: Alinta Chidzey
For her sassy and charismatic portrayal of Anita; for great singing, nimble and skilful dancing, great…