Ballet dancer in a white tutu performing on a purple backdrop with blue shapes and Betsy Sawers Awards 2026 text event banner

Betsy Sawers Awards 2026

Sunday 20 September 2026

Various times

Events Competition Betsy Sawers Awards 2026

Booking Deadline:

Tuesday 8 September 2026

Event Date:

Sunday 20 September 2026

Event Time:

Various times

Country:

Location:

Gungahlin, ACT

Available Online?

No

Who’s it for?

Students from Grade 2 to Advanced 2

Fee:

$68-$78 AUD

Contact:

The Royal Academy of Dance is pleased to present the Betsy Sawers Awards 2026.

The Betsy Sawers Awards celebrate the outstanding contribution of RAD Life Member Betsy Sawers while providing exciting performance opportunities for dance students across the ACT and Riverina regions.

Any students who are permanent residents of the ACT or Riverina region and who have entered an RAD examination in 2026 are eligible to enter, provided they meet the additional Conditions of Entry outlined in the information flyer. Entries must be submitted by the student’s current RAD Registered Teacher. Awards are available for students from Grade 2 through to Advanced 2 levels.

Before submitting an entry, all candidates, parents, and teachers are encouraged to read the event flyer carefully, including the full Conditions of Entry. By submitting an entry, you will be required to confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these conditions.

Click here to view the 2026 Betsy Sawers Awards Flyer.