Bruce Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 The 12th National Dance Awards The Place, London: 23rd January 2012 The Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards for 2011 took place today in London at The Place’s Robin Howard Dance Theatre. The awards are decided by the 60 members of the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle after an extensive round of nominations and voting. To be eligible, performances had to be given in the UK between 1st September 2010 and 31st August 2011 2011 CRITICS’ CIRCLE NATIONAL DANCE AWARDS WINNERS OUTSTANDING MALE PERFORMANCE (CLASSICAL) Gary Avis / The Royal Ballet OUTSTANDING FEMALE PERFORMANCE (MODERN) Sylvie Guillem for ‘6,000 Miles Away’ BEST INDEPENDENT COMPANY Luca Silvestrini’s Protein BEST CLASSICAL CHOREOGRAPHY David Bintley for ‘Cinderella’ by Birmingham Royal Ballet BEST MODERN CHOREOGRAPHY Akram Khan for ‘Vertical Road’ OUTSTANDING FEMALE PERFORMANCE (CLASSICAL) Sophie Martin / Scottish Ballet OUTSTANDING MALE PERFORMANCE (MODERN) Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui for ‘Dunas’ JOHN DOYLE CONSTRUCTION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING COMPANY Mariinsky Ballet JANE ATTENBOROUGH DANCE UK INDUSTRY AWARD David Burnie / Director of Administration and Finance, The Place THE DANCING TIMES AWARD FOR BEST MALE DANCER Steven McRae / The Royal Ballet GRISHKO AWARD FOR BEST FEMALE DANCER Daria Klimentová / English National Ballet DE VALOIS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT Ashley Page / Artistic Director, Scottish Ballet A full list of dancers, choreographers and companies nominated for National Dance Awards can be found at www.criticscircle.org.uk or direct here: UK National Dance Awards – Nominees Press Release Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Awards committee, Graham Watts OBE, said: ‘These awards emphasise the UK’s thriving dance culture and it is wonderful to see so many superb artists and companies nominated by the dance critics for 2011. We are especially delighted to have come to the home of contemporary dance in London for the awards ceremony.’ For the second year, the Master of Ceremonies was the Chief Executive of The Place, Kenneth Tharp OBE, who said: ‘The National Dance Awards are a hugely important moment in the annual calendar for us all to celebrate the most memorable achievements in dance from the past year. As both a natural home and springboard for the careers of so many artists, we are delighted this year to be hosting the awards here at The Place for the first time. Warmest congratulations to all those who have been nominated.’ The 2011 National Dance Awards Sponsors are: Grishko, Dancing Times, John Doyle Construction, The Ballet Association, Lee McLernon, Paul & Shirlie Morrell, The Critics’ Circle and Dance UK for the Jane Attenborough Dance UK Industry Award. ENDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 2011 National Dance Awards Winners. © John Ross Pleased to say that John Ross now has a gallery up of 39 Pictures: Gallery – National Dance Awards 2011 - John Ross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congratulations to all the winners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Dave Morgan Pictures Daria Klimentova (Grishko Award for Best Female Dancer) and Gary Avis (Oustanding Male Performance classical winner). © Dave Morgan Gallery – National Dance Awards 2011 - Dave Morgan, 42 Pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) Congratulations to all the winners. I was particularly glad to see Gary Avis' many years of service being recognised. I mean, we all know that he's a National Treasure , but the recognition is still nice. Edited January 24, 2012 by alison 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne L Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It's rare to find oneself in full agreement when awards are handed out and also to be impressed by the range of dance covered. Absolutely delighted to see Scottish Ballet recognised and congratulations to both Ashley Page and Sophie Martin - she was stunning in Song of the Earth as was the whole company. Also delighted to see Daria, Gary and David Bintley receive awards, again richly deserved. Thanks to John Ross for the wonderful photos that captured a great occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyTaylor Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 SO pleased to see Gary Avis win. He's always a highlight in any RB performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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