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Proudly presented by the Royal Academy of Dance, the Shirley Treacy Awards are being held this coming August and September, in Mackay, Townsville, Cairns and Rockhampton.

The Shirley Treacy Awards are a great opportunity for RAD students in these areas to showcase their skills and experience a new format of performance.

Held for the third year in 2025, don't miss this opportunity to be part of this exciting event.

The Awards

All registered students will participate in an open class in the location that is closest to their current RAD home studio. The open class is adjudicated by an experienced RAD examiner, who will select and announce the regional finalists after each open class.

Regional finalists return to the venue that same afternoon, to perform their chosen exam dance or variation as a solo (excluding character dance).

NEW -  Following the regional finals, finalists will then be selected to perform their chosen dance/variation again, which will be recorded by the RAD. The finalist recordings will be sent securely to our guest Adjudicators at a later date who will select the prize recipients for each level. These finalist recordings will also be shown/screened at the online Awards presentation which is open for all to attend on Sunday 14 September, where the winners and prize recipients will be announced.

Shirley Treacy

Shirley Treacy was born in Townsville and went onto lead a lifetime of dance. She was one of the co-founders of the Queensland Dance School of Excellence (QDSE) in Brisbane, examined with the RAD for over 40 years, and was an RAD Life Member, Registered Teacher,  Fellow of the Royal Academy of Dance, and leading dance educator. This event is named in honour of her significant contribution to the dance industry.

***Please make sure you are eligible to enter before registering.***

Read the Eligibility and Terms and Conditions of Entry here.

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AUDIENCE TICKETS:

Audience tickets for the semi-finals open class, regional finals and finals are now on sale. This is a great way to celebrate and acknowledge the dancers during this annual event. 

Book your audience tickets HERE. 

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DATES:

• Mackay - Sunday 10 August
• Townsville - Sunday 10 August
• Cairns - Sunday 31 August
• Rockhampton - Sunday 7 September
• Online Awards Presentation - Sunday 14 September

LOCATIONS:

• Mackay
• Townsville
• Cairns
• Rockhampton
• Online Awards Presentation

REGISTRATION CLOSING DATES:

• Mackay - Monday 4 August
• Townsville - Monday 11 August
• Cairns - Monday 25 August
• Rockhampton - Monday 1 September

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Which City Should I Enter?

• Participants must enter the Awards in the location that is closest to the studio where they are currently enrolled to study RAD syllabus.
• If you are unsure please contact nparker@rad.org.au BEFORE Registering

Which Level Should I Enter?

• Participants must enter the same level as the highest eligible exam that they have completed in 2025 prior to the Awards.
• Eligible exams are as follows, excluding discovering repertoire or class awards - Grade 4, Grade 5, Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2.  
• If student completed more than one eligible exam in 2025, they must enter in the level of the highest eligible exam level completed.
• If you are unsure please contact nparker@rad.org.au BEFORE Registering