2026 Diana de Vos Awards
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About
The Royal Academy of Dance is pleased to present the 2026 Diana de Vos Awards in Perth.
Any student who is a permanent resident of Western Australia and has entered an RAD exam in 2026 is eligible to enter, provided they meet the additional Conditions for Entry outlined below.
Core Values
The aim of the Diana de Vos Awards is to enable candidates to build confidence in performance situations and provide additional performance opportunities, while establishing a pathway to prepare candidates for international competitions.
Participation from students at all levels is encouraged, as students gain valuable experience and confidence from working with their peers and guest teachers. Students entering these Awards should have exposure to open class work as well as syllabus work.
Key Dates
Bookings open: Friday 4 September 2026
Bookings close: Monday 2 November 2026
Remembering Diana de Vos OAM, MA, FRAD
The Diana de Vos Awards proudly honour the legacy of Diana de Vos, an accomplished dancer, respected educator and RAD examiner whose remarkable contribution to dance enriched generations of students and teachers in Western Australia and beyond. A former Principal Dancer with West Australian Ballet and dedicated teacher and mentor, Diana gave more than 30 years of service to the RAD. Her passion for dance, education and nurturing young dancers continues through the Awards that proudly bear her name.