Helpmann Award results -
Alas, we were unsuccessful with taking home an Award. However, congratulations to the winners of all categories. The esteemed company and reflection of the importance of our shortlistings in three categories were evidenced by:
For best work -
Chunky Move’s ‘Glow’ that performed at both the Melbourne and Adelaide Festivals (eventual winner
The Nutcracker’ by the Australian Ballet
‘Sacred Monsters’ by Akram Khan - seen at Adelaide Festival, Sydney Opera House and Brisbane Powerhouse.
For best male dancer:
Steven Heathcote, The Australian Ballet triple winner of past Helpmanns
Akram Khan, MBE for services to UK dance
Paul White, performed for ADT, DV8, and in ‘Honour Bound’ (eventual winner)
For best female dancer
Sara Black in ‘Glow’ (eventual winner)
Lucinda Dunn, Australian Ballet (2008 Aus Dance Award winner)
Larissa McGowan, ‘G’, ADT assistant choreographer