The Australian Dance Awards recognise excellence in dance in Australia. They are awarded under the auspice of the Australian Dance Council (Ausdance) for performance, choreography, design, dance writing, teaching and related professions. They especially recognise and honour professional Australian dance artists who have made an outstanding contribution to Australian dance.
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The awards date from 1997, first held in Sydney, moving to Melbourne in 2008, followed by Brisbane and Perth.
The Awards have their origin in the informal community Dancers' Picnic founded by Keith Bain first held in 1986 on or close to International Dance Day. In 1997, Ausdance NSW with support from the City of Sydney and The Australian Ballet, presented the inaugural Australian Dance Awards at the Sydney Opera House. Over time, the Awards have evolved into the industry’s ‘night of nights.’
2008 marked the beginning of a new era, with the Awards celebration held in Melbourne and produced by Ausdance Victoria for three consecutive years, thanks to the generosity of the Joan and Peter Clemenger Trust and The Australian Ballet.
Now, with a truly national focus, the Australian Dance Awards is promoting the art form, raising the profile of Australian artists and providing a focal point for the celebration of excellence.
2014
The 2014 Australian Dance Awards. Held in the Joan Sutherland Theatre of the Sydney Opera House, 9 November 2014. Hosted by Francis Rings and Kip Gamblin.
2013
The 2013 Australian Dance Awards. Held at The Playhouse of the Canberra Theatre Centre, 6 August 2013. Hosted by Andrea Close.
2012
The 2012 Australian Dance Awards. Held at Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre, Perth. Hosted by Verity James. Winners were:
2011
The 2011 Australian Dance Awards. Held at QPAC Playhouse, Brisbane. Hosted by Fenella Kernebone. Winners were:
2010
The 2010 Australian Dance Awards. Hosted by Neil Pigot. Held at Melbourne’s Arts Centre, State Theatre. Winners were:
2009
The 2009 Australian Dance Awards winners were:
2008
The 2008 Australian Dance Awards were hosted by Michael Veitch. The winners were:
2006
Hosted by Todd McKenney, Dancing with the Stars and Rachael Beck from It Takes Two. The winners were:
2005
Hosted by Chloe Dallimore, the star of the Australian production of the musical "The Producers" and Eddie Perfect. The winners were:
2003
Hosted by Libbi Gorr. The winners were: