Royal Academy of Dance presents

JOAN & MONICA HALLIDAY AND ISOBEL ANDERSON AWARDS FINALS 2025

5 - 6 Apr 2025

Past Event

The Joan & Monica Halliday and Isobel Anderson Awards are flagship events for world leading dance organisation, the Royal Academy of Dance; and rank amongst the most prestigious ballet competitions in NSW.

Over 600 candidates from across the state compete in preliminary and semi-final classes in the lead up to the Finals; as well as taking part in a Commissioned Choreography Workshop where they learn new works from Bangarra's Rikki Mason, to present at the Finals.

The event attracts eager and talented classical dancers in the state and highlights the art form's rising stars. Join us as each of the finalists present a Royal Academy of Dance classical variation and one of three new contemporary Commissioned Choreography pieces in a spectacular evening of dance.

We also welcome back past finalists as guest performers.

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Producer Laura Pike, Regional Manager NSW & ACT, Royal Academy of Dance

Everest Theatre

Sat 5 Apr 2pm

Approximately 180 minutes with two 15-minute intervals. No lockouts apply. 

Everest Theatre

Sun 6 Apr 2pm

Approximately 255 minutes with two 15-minute intervals. No lockouts apply. 

Adult $77
RAD Registered Teacher* $60
Concession (U16, Senior)** $50

$7 transaction fee applies.

*Must hold a current membership with the Royal Academy of Dance

**Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.

Filming and photography are strictly prohibited. Infants are permitted to sit on a guardian's lap free of charge. 

The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.

Everest Theatre

Sat 5 Apr 2pm

Approximately 180 minutes with two 15-minute intervals. No lockouts apply. 

Everest Theatre

Sun 6 Apr 2pm

Approximately 255 minutes with two 15-minute intervals. No lockouts apply. 

Adult $77
RAD Registered Teacher* $60
Concession (U16, Senior)** $50

$7 transaction fee applies.

*Must hold a current membership with the Royal Academy of Dance

**Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.

Filming and photography are strictly prohibited. Infants are permitted to sit on a guardian's lap free of charge. 

The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.

Producer Laura Pike, Regional Manager NSW & ACT, Royal Academy of Dance