The Annual Awards Ceremony
Celebrating forty-one years of teaching children to dance
AN OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE ACHIEVMENT
The Award Ceremony Christmas Party is a festive evening filled with celebration and unforgettable moments. Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate your dancers achievements at The Park View Suite, Drayton Manor!
We also operate our own achievement recognition scheme that rewards students for exemplary conduct and high achievement. A trophy is awarded to the student that achieves the highest mark within each subject, regardless of the grade for which they are entered.
Please note that trophy holders will be announced at the end of the ceremony and are required to attend the ceremony in order to obtain their trophy.
ALL STUDENTS OF PENELOPES RECEIVE AN AWARD!
RAD AVERAGE MARK | 77.42%
IDTA AVERAGE MARK | 85.76%
THE TROPHY HOLDERS
2023
awarded to the highest mark of each subject
ADDISON MANN | 79%
ALICIA KEADY | 79%
ALICIA KEADY | 88%
LILLIE-MAE THOMAS | 88%
ISOBEL HANCOX | 88%
ISLA HEMMINGS | 88%
NASSIANA ZOCHIOU | 88%
DARCEY BALLARD | 88%
DARCY TURTON | 88%
ELIZABETH MITCHELL | 88%
RAD | CLASSICAL BALLET | GRADED
IDTA | CLASSICAL BALLET | GRADED
CONTEMPORARY MODERN JAZZ
THEATRE CRAFT
the official photographs
by Kate Frost Photography
When your child's name is called, they will be asked to enter the stage and collect their awards. Parents will have opportunity to applaud while they are taking their curtseys and bows! Then, family and friends can walk up to the stage front and take photographs. If you would like a photograph with your child's teacher, just ask.
As the children exit the stage, they will be asked to stand in front of the backdrop. They will then have their official awards photograph taken by Kate Frost Photography. The images are then uploaded to the members area of our website where you can download them.
The fee for Official Award Photographs is covered in your ticket price.
THE IDTA THEATRE DANCE AWARDS
Candidates are initially nominated by the Association’s Examiners when taking the higher Grades or Performers examinations through a qualified teacher. Eight awards are granted in Ballet, Theatre Craft, Tap, and Modern Jazz at higher Grade and Performers level. Over 500 candidates out of more than 7,500 are nominated each year for these awards and those who are successful are awarded a trophy and a cheque to further their dance career. Certificates are awarded to every nominee and the teachers of the winners.
Penelope's have had a number of candidates nominated for the Awards.
A full list will be uploaded to this page shortly.
Students pictured: 2020 Candidates, Scarlett Bates (Commendation), Khrys Dela Cruz (Finalist).
FAQS
AM I ALLOWED TO TAKE PHOTOS?
Of course! We do have a professional photographer taking the official photographs once your child has been awarded but please feel free to take your own photographs from the stage front.
WHAT'S THE DRESS CODE?
The Awards Ceremony is a very special evening designed to celebrate the students' achievements. So we ask family and friends to follow a 'Black & White Night' smart dress code. Children are invited to wear 'Party Frocks' or Bridesmaid-style dresses. As for the boys, a smart suit is definitely welcomed!
CAN I BRING FOOD?
Please do!
Food is not provided on the day, so you are invited to bring your own.
IS THERE A BAR?
There is a fully licensed bar at the Park View Suite.
Please remember that due to this, every person aged 18 and under must be accompanied to the ceremony by an adult.
HOW DO I GET TICKETS?
Tickets will be released via an online link. Students of the school will receive an email when tickets are released. There is no limit to the amount you can have however, tickets are sold on a first-come first-served basis.
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?
Guests usually arrive 15-20 minutes earlier than the Ceremony's given start time.
This is because the seats are not numbered and tables are unreserved.
So get yourself there early to grab a nice table!
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
If your child has taken a rosette examination before, please bring thei banner. When we award Rosettes, we pin them onto the banner when the children enter the stage. This way, students can easily see their achievements.
WHAT ARE THE PENELOPE'S TROPHY AWARDS?
At Penelopes, we choose to award the highest mark in each subject with a trophy.
The trophy awards are held right at the end of the evening presentation so it's worth hanging on to see if you've been selected!
THE TOWER SUITE
Drayton Manor,
Drayton Manor Dr,
Fazeley,
Mile Oak,
Tamworth,
B78 3TW
