William Carse Young Performers Award
About
Cecchetti Ballet Australia (Victoria) is proud to present the 2026 William Carse Young Performers Award, generously and exclusively sponsored by Bloch.This year marks ten years of Bloch’s valued partnership in supporting young Cecchetti dancers.
Our adjudicators will be looking for students across all sections who demonstrate potential and a love of performance, whilst maintaining the Cecchetti qualities of a pure, simple and unaffected natural style.
Award winners will be invited to perform a solo at our 2027 Teachers’ Refresher Day.
Adjudicators: To be announced
Entry Fee: $50.00
Section A: Students working on Grade 5 or 6
Section B: Students working on Intermediate or Advanced 1 attending up to three ballet classes per week after school hours
Section C: Students attending vocational or extended weekly classes, including school hours
Dress Requirements
Cecchetti examination uniform:
• Grade 5/6 – Plum or aubergine leotard
• Intermediate/Advanced – Navy leotard
• Boys – White T-shirt or leotard with navy or burgundy tights/all-overs
Class Format
• Open class
• No elimination
• One-minute improvisation
All participants to receive:
• Certificate of participation
• Bloch gift bag
Awards
Section A – One $200 Bloch voucher
Section B – One $250 Bloch voucher
Section C – One $200 Bloch voucher
Two Honourable Mentions per section, each will receive a $50 Bloch voucher
Male Student Awards: One $100 Bloch voucher and a second voucher of $50
Bloch Artistry Award – $150 Bloch voucher
Each winner receives a perpetual trophy for 12 months, in addition to their Bloch vouchers
Important Information
• Open to Cecchetti students working on Grade 5 to Advanced 1
• Students must present an examination report or certificate from within the last two years
• Previous winners may not re-enter at the same level but may compete at the next level if eligible
• Cecchetti Ballet Australia (Victoria) reserves the right to photograph students for promotional purposes.
• Mobile phones are not permitted beyond reception.
Location
Ministry of Dance
64 Sutton Street, North Melbourne
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William Carse Young Performers Award
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