JACQUELINE MORLAND AWARDS 2027

The Royal Academy of Dance is Proud to Present the

Jacqueline Morland Awards 2027

The Jacqueline Morland Awards are the pinnacle of RAD student awards in Queensland. Bringing together exceptional young dancers from across Queensland and Northern NSW, this prestigious event is an opportunity to challenge yourself, celebrate your training, and experience the thrill of performing live on a professional stage before industry-leading adjudicators.

The Awards

Open to Grade 4, Grade 5, Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 & 2

All candidates who participate in the Awards, take part in a semi-final open class, that is performed on stage in front of a live audience of family, friends, teachers and the adjudicators.  

After the class, the adjudicators select and announce the finalists. Finalists return the following day to perform their chosen RAD exam dance or variation, as a solo, on stage in front of a live audience and the adjudicators.

At the end of the finals the prize recipients for the Jacqueline Morland Awards are announced.

VIEW THE OFFICIAL JMA 2027 FLYER HERE

Adjudicator Panel

The Royal Academy of Dance Queensland is honoured to welcome esteemed dance professionals David McAllister and Claire Phipps-Males as adjudicators for the 2027 Jacqueline Morland Awards. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and insight to celebrate and encourage the next generation of dancers.

Prizes and Scholarships

A range of prizes and scholarships will be awarded across all sections, recognising excellence, artistry and potential. Further details will be announced closer to the event.

Location

Brisbane venue for the Jacqueline Morland Awards 2027 is yet to be announced. 

Dates 

Saturday 20 March 2027 - Semi-Final Open Classes

Sunday 21 March 2027 - Finals

• Candidates who register for the Jacqueline Morland Awards are required to be available all day on both days to attend their semi-final open class and the finals if they are selected.
• Please note Advanced 1 & 2 candidates will also be required on Sunday 14 March for rehearsals to learn a contemporary solo required to perform at the semi finals during their open class and again in the finals if selected.
• Timetable will be announced in early 2027 - If you are unable to attend at the given time, the registration fee is non-refundable.
• Audience tickets to watch the Semi-Final Open classes and Finals will be on sale in early 2027.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 8 MARCH, 2027 at 8AM

VIEW THE OFFICIAL JMA 2027 FLYER HERE

ELIGIBILITY AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

**Please make sure you are eligible to enter before registering. Read the Eligibility and Terms and Conditions of Entry here.**

RAD Student Performance Groups QLD 2027

In addition at the JMA FINALS, we are delighted to welcome RAD Student Performance Groups, performances by students who have been training with special guest choreographers. For those who don't want to participate in the competition itself, the Student Performance Groups are an excellent opportunity for students to be involved - learn a short performance from our guest teachers with 12 hours of tuition over 4 weekends, and then perform in front of a live audience of family and friends, at the Awards event.  JMA Entrants are welcomed to also enter the RAD Student Performance Groups.  Click here for further information and registration.