Townsville Finalists Announced for the 2025 Shirley Treacy Awards
On Sunday 31 August, talented young dancers from across the region took to the stage for the 2025 Shirley Treacy Awards – Townsville.
This year marked an exciting milestone, with candidates performing on stage for the first time before a live audience of family, friends, teachers, and esteemed adjudicator Anne Fraser. The day began with open classes in the morning, followed by solo performances from the selected regional finalists in the afternoon. The talent, artistry, and dedication on display made for an inspiring celebration of dance.
Adjudicator Anne Fraser expressed her gratitude to all the Townsville teachers for their dedicated work with the students, and praised class teacher Yvette Cronin for presenting such beautifully crafted classes that highlighted the students’ technique, line, and performance.
2025 Shirley Treacy Awards – Townsville Results
Grade 4 and 5
Honourable Mention:
- 101 – Macey Lane , Ann Roberts School of Dancing
Overall Award Finalists:
- 102 – Lyla Fielder, Ann Roberts School of Dance
- 105 – Zara Boldery, The Dance Collective
Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate
Honourable Mention:
- 203 – Annabelle de Hoog , Ann Roberts School of Dance
Overall Award Finalists:
- 204 – Peyton Prothero, The Dance Collective
- 209 – Mia Bonaventura, The Dance Collective
Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2
Overall Award Finalists:
- 301 – Lainey Griffiths, Townsville Academy of Performing Arts
- 303 – Kate Balgue, Ann Roberts School of Dance
These dancers will now join finalists from Mackay, Cairns, and Rockhampton in the running for the overall awards. The recordings of each overall finalist’s performance will be reviewed by guest adjudicators before the winners are announced at the Online Awards Presentation on Sunday 14 September, open for all to attend via Zoom.
Named in honour of Shirley Treacy OAM, a Townsville-born RAD life member and esteemed educator, these Awards reflect her lifelong dedication to dance and education. Winners of the Shirley Treacy Awards also have the opportunity to be fast-tracked as finalists for the prestigious 2026 Jacqueline Morland Awards.
