The finals of Fast+Fresh Dance, a competition for young dancers and choreographers, was held at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta on Saturday 15 November. This year saw 61 choreographers and 113 dancers take part in the annual event.
The winners are:
Most Outstanding Choreography: Zachary Lopez, Armygdala
Best Female Dancer: Maddison Faye Weiley, Sand
Best Male Dancer: Nicholas Tredrea, Htebazile
Best Solo: Armygdala, choreographed and performed by Zachary Lopez
Best Duet: Diverge, choreographed by Genevieve Morris and performed by Genevieve Morris and Sophie Carter
Best Group: What is Power? Choreographed by Mikaela Smith and performed by Mikaela Smith, Amber Jenkins, Rosie Laird, Inez Jacobs, Erin Duly and Grace Caldwell
Audience Choice: Switch, choreographed by Leif Aquino and performed by Leif Aquino, Ellena Delinaoum, Chevi Mulholland, Junior Mailei
Excellence in Dance Education Award: Vanessa Earp, Rosebank College
Sydney Dance Company Secondment: Madeleine Skippen and Amelia Rosek
Sydney Dance Company PPY Invitation: Michael Northey and Alexandria Panetta
Bangarra Dance Theatre Secondment: Leif Aquino
Dance Australia congratulates all Fast+Fresh award winners!
Photos top to bottom: Madeleine Skippen and Amelia Rosek, Zachary Lopez, Nicholas Tredrea. All photos by Dom O'Donnell.