The IDTA is delighted to announce the results of the International Theatre Dance Awards 2025, held at Telford International Conference Centre on 22nd and 23rd February 2025.
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 2025
| Theatre Craft Grades: Serena Rollings Jones | The Gwyneth Hare School of Dance |
| Theatre Craft Performers: Charlie Topham | Audrey Spencer School of Dance |
| Ballet Performers: Jasmin Benton | Hazelbiz Performers Academy |
| Ballet Performers: Jasmin Benton | LA Studios |
| Tap Grades: Chantelle Tonolete | Spotlight Stage School |
| Tap Performers: Hannah Quigley | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School |
| Modern Jazz Grades: Charlie Topham | Audrey Spencer School of Dance |
| Modern Jazz Performers: Rose Wilson | Stalder Academy of Dance |
Special Commendations 2025
Theatre Craft Grades
| Grace McCrindle | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School |
| Jessie Clark | Hunter Theatre Arts |
| Korey Ghag | Funky Feet School of Dance |
| Amy Sell | Ambition School of Dance |
Theatre Craft Performers
| Libby Smith | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School |
| Libby Donnelly | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School |
| Isabella Prince | Elite Academy of Performing Arts |
Ballet Grades
| Angelica White | E J D A |
| Grace Harrod | Nottingham Theatre Dance |
| Anya Hoy | Happy Feet Dance Studio |
| Nancy Kerr Elliott | Teddington Dance Studio |
| Charlotte Helyer | Teddington Dance Studio |
| Sophie Todd | Ambition School of Dance |
| Darcie Birkett | Hunter Theatre Arts |
| Bella Clayton | Elite Academy of Performing Arts |
| Abigail Hill | Ambition School of Dance |
Ballet Performers
| Rose Wilson | Stalder Academy of Dance |
| Matthew McCaul | Dance Pointe |
| Jessie Clarke | Hunter Theatre Arts |
| Natasha Volak | Evoke Dance Studios |
| Naoise Brennan | The Dinan School of Ballet |
Tap Grades
| Evie White | Debra Simmons School of Dance |
| Bella Clayton | Elite Academy of Performing Arts |
| Abi Bridger | Berry Academy of Dance |
| Bethan Wilson | Stalder Academy of Dance |
| Isabelle Ryland | Laura’s Dance Academy |
Tap Performers
| Betsy Raj | Armley Dance Studios |
| Charlotte Murdock | CC Dance Company |
Modern Jazz Grades
| Chantelle Tonolete | Spotlight Stage School |
| Hannah Lukasiewicz | Silkstone Academy of Dance |
| Faith Adomah | Spotlight Stage School |
| Vivienne Rowe | CATS |
| Korey Ghag | Funky Feet School of Dance |
| Lily Anderson | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School |
| Olivia Shorrock | Audrey Spencer School of Dance |
| Anya Tumia | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School |
| Isabelle Ryland | Laura’s Dance Academy |
| Jemma Quigley | Elaine Milbourne Performing Arts School |
Modern Jazz Performers
| Alexie Hulley | Elaine Howarth School |
| Alice Archer | Sue Hill Dance |
| Imani Collier | Strickland Cook Theatre School |
| Zoe Tower | Stalder Academy of Dance |
Sian Le’ Poidevin from Vibez Danceworks – Nominated for and competed in the Ballet Grades.
Awards presented in conjunction with the International Theatre Dance Awards
W.J. (Bill) Tasker Theatre Craft Grade Award: Merryn Duffy Hoylake School of Dance
W.J. (Bill) Tasker Theatre Craft Performer Award: Darcey Wooldridge The Dance Factory
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: Tille Charlesworth Pickering Academy of Dance
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: William Chester Sara Chester School
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: Maisy Beattie Adele Taylor
Sir Ken Dodd Tap Award Performer: Keira Thomson The Yates School of Dancing
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: Tehya Wilkinson Betty Chappelle Dance Centre
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.