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Proudly presented by the Royal Academy of Dance, the Shirley Treacy Awards 2026 are open to RAD students across central and northern Queensland. Held in August and September 2026, in Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton and Mackay -  candidates will perform on stage, in front of a live audience of family, friends, teachers and our highly respected adjudicators. 

Please check the conditions of entry here to ensure you are eligible to enter.

The Shirley Treacy Awards celebrate and reward students in Regional Queensland areas. The Awards provide an opportunity for students to build confidence, showcase their skills, and be part of a special event within the local community. Contending for the winning title, candidates are in the running for wonderful prize money and gift vouchers and the opportunity to be fast tracked as a finalist in the 2027 Jacqueline Morland Awards.

The Awards are named after Shirley Treacy OAM, a Townsville born RAD ballet teacher, examiner and RAD life member, who made a significant contribution to the dance industry over the course of her life.

Click here to view the Full details of the Shirley Treacy Awards Flyer   - Venues, Dates, Times, Open class details, Dress code, Ticketing, Audience, Terms and Conditions

DATES & LOCATIONS

Townsville - Sunday 16 August 2026    |    Denise Glasgow Performing Arts Centre, Pimlico State High School, parking and access from Fulham Road, Pimlico

Cairns - Sunday 30 August 2026    |    Trinity Bay State School, Performing Arts Centre, 26-62 Hoare Street, Manunda

Rockhampton - Sunday 6 September 2026    |    The Theatre at the Rockhampton Grammar School, Dance and Musical Theatre Academy, access from Archer or Agnes Street, The Range

Mackay - Sunday 6 September 2026    |    Mackay Northern Beaches State School, Performing Arts Centre, 30 Rosewood Drive, Rural View

Online Awards Presentation - Sunday 12 September 2026    |    Via Zoom, details to come.

REGISTRATION ENTRY

Grade 4 and 5  |  $90.00  - Includes RAD 2026 Awards T-Shirt

Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate |  $105.00  - Includes RAD 2026 Awards T-Shirt

Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 |  $130.00  -  Includes 2026 RAD Awards T-Shirt

REGISTRATION CLOSING DATES

• Townsville - Sunday 9 August 2026
• Cairns - Sunday 23 August 2026
• Rockhampton - Sunday 30 August 2026
• Mackay - Sunday 30 August 2026

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