2 August 2021
Sincerest thanks to all dancers, teachers and choreographers that participated from across the UK and Internationally, showing such talent from Scotland to South Africa, New Zealand to North London and from Guernsey to Kerry, so much diversity and creativity throughout.
Thank you so much to our adjudicators: Keith-Derrick Randolph, Karen King and Andrew Wilson for giving their time and expertise so generously.
Kindest thanks to our Modern Theatre Committee for all their support.
Hear from our adjudicator’s below...
Adjudicator's Comments
Keith-Derrick Randolph – Society Trustee
“I want to first thank the ISTD, Modern Theatre Faculty and Lisa Harrison-Jones for asking and giving me the opportunity to be a part of this inspiring choreography competition. I was in awe of the commitment and passion evident in the works presented from around the world. In everyone’s energy and creativity it showed that even in this pandemic nothing can destroy our artform. But more importantly that the spirit of the Society and that you as teachers and young dancers have survived.
I think that in this energy, commitment, passion, and accessibility the CREATION Choreographic Competition has taken on a new life and force that will continue on. There are many teachers, choreographers and dancers that took part in this competition that I would like to encourage to continue in their passion, commitment, and professionalism. But also, to keep open for continuous growth and innovation. In you all the ISTD is strong and a globally diverse community.”
Karen King FISTD – Society Trustee
“An uplifting week, viewing the inspirational choreography from this years CREATION entrants. After the restrictions, we have all experienced, it was such a privilege to witness the passion and creativity of so many teachers and students from all over the world. A wonderful tribute to Miss Bird and a reminder of the quality of work from the global ISTD family.”
Andrew Wilson ARAD FISTD – Doreen Bird Foundation Representative
“A huge thank you and congratulations to all the choreographers, dancers and teachers who were part of CREATION in recognition of the work achieved by our dear colleague, Doreen Bird. It was so lovely to see your immense passion, artistry, and choreographic skills being so beautifully expressed within a dance environment and the incredible enjoyment that you all clearly shared in doing so.
How amazing to find out how many countries were involved in taking part, proving that dance is indeed international and one of the most common ways that we all choose to express ourselves.
It was beautiful to see such expressive performances and it was very clear how much you all love to move. Huge congratulations to you all again and may you continue to shine your light, wherever you may go.”
Watch the results below:
Results
SOLO CATEGORY (Ages 7-10 years)
JOINT WINNER: Abbie North
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER: Vicky Goodwin
Music Credit: “Cops & Robbers”, The Hoosiers, Album: “The Trick to Life”, RCA Records, 2007
JOINT WINNER: Alex Williams
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER: Sarah Williams
Music Credit: “The Race” Yello, Album: ”Flag”, Fontana, 1988
RUNNER UP: Beatrix Louis
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER: Michelle Whyte
RUNNER UP: Erin Eastaugh
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER: Michelle Whyte
COMMENDATION: Charli Morrison
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER: Michelle Whyte
SOLO CATEGORY (Ages 11-14 years)
WINNER: Emily Evans
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER: Suzanne Sharkey
RUNNER UP: Keira Hair
TEACHER: Michelle Whyte
CHOREOGRAPHER: Keira Hair
COMMENDATION: Cai Hoyte
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER: Eleanor Lane
COMMENDATION: India Rose Pears Scown
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER: Alicia Chadwick-Cook
FINALIST: Arabella Selimi
TEACHER: Carly Hall
CHOREOGRAPHER: Arabella Selimi
FINALIST: Annie Timperley
TEACHER: Suzanne Sharkey
CHOREOGRAPHER: Annie Timperley
FINALIST: Ruth Makoni
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER: Michelle Whyte
SOLO CATEGORY (Ages 15 years & over)
WINNER: Tilly-May Padley
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER: Sarah Williams
Music Credit: “Take 5”, Dave Brubeck, Album: Par Avenue South, Telarc Records, 2003
RUNNER UP: Nicole Aley
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER: Alicia Chadwick-Cook
RUNNER UP: Rosa-Bella Murphy
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER: Molly Assig
COMMENDATION: Marcus Burns
TEACHER: Michelle Whyte
CHOREOGRAPHER: Marcus Burns
COMMENDATION: Phylicia Oon Shu Qi
TEACHER: Lang Ley Cheong
CHOREOGRAPHER: Phylicia Oon Shu Qi
COMMENDATION: Luisa Margarita De La Riva
TEACHER: Andrea Vaca
CHOREOGRAPHER: Luisa Margarita De La Riva
FINALIST: Mia Harrison
TEACHER: Katie Philpot
CHOREOGRAPHER: Mia Harrison
FINALIST: Hannah Hopwood
TEACHER: Vicky Goodwin
CHOREOGRAPHER: Hannah Hopwood
FINALIST: Molly Murphy
TEACHER: Elizabeth Reeves
CHOREOGRAPHER: Molly Murphy
FINALIST: Suzanne Hair
TEACHER: Michelle Whyte
CHOREOGRAPHER: Suzanna Hair
DUETS (Ages 11-14 years)
WINNER: Rhumble
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER: Trish Melton
DANCERS: David O'Donnell & Robert Keane
Music Credit: “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble”, PJ & Duncan, Album: “PJ & Duncan - AKA Ant & Dec; Crimson 2009
DUETS (Ages 15 years & over)
WINNER: Forward
CHOREOGRAPHER: Zoe Chetty
TEACHER: James Bradley
DANCERS: Koketso Mere, Gaetan Musungaie
Music Credit: “Forward”, Beyonce Feat. James Blake, Album: “Lemonade”: Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia, 2016
GROUPS
WINNER: His Ark
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Bianca Rasmussen & Angelica Hatting
TEACHER: James Bradley
Music Credit: “Aussenseiter”, Nils Frahm & Anne Muller, Album: “Fingers”, Erased Tapes, 2010
RUNNER UP: The Society
CHOREOGRAPHER & TEACHER: Alicia Chadwick-Cook & Emma Aley
COMMENDATION: Joker
CHOREOGRAPHER: Sarah Falconer
TEACHER: James Bradley
FINALIST: Boogie
CHOREOGRAPHER & TEACHER: Trish Melton
FINALIST: Sparkles
CHOREOGRAPHER & TEACHER: Lang Ley Cheong
OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD
WINNERS: Michelle Whyte & Alicia Chadwick-Cook
COMMENDATIONS: Daisy Scott, Kate Philpot, Lang Ley Cheong & James Bradley
DOREEN BIRD COMPETITION
Awarded to a gifted and dynamic dancer, one to watch. The winner will receive a scholarship to attend the 2022 Bird College Summer School.
WINNER: Sophie Winfield
TEACHER: Daisy Scott
Music Credit: “Mama Knows Best”, Jesse J, Album: “Who You Are”, Lava Music/Republic Records, 2011
THEATRE BURSARY AWARDS NOMINEE
The winner of this category will go on to represent the Modern Theatre Faculty at our annual Theatre Bursary Awards, and could be in with a chance of receiving funding to support future training.
NOMINEE: Hannah Innes
TEACHER: Alicia Chadwick-Cook
Music Credit: “Hallellujah”, Jennifer Hudson & Tori Kelly, Album: “Sing”, Republic/Universal Pictures, 2016
Congratulations
The Modern Theatre Faculty would like to extend our congratulations to all the competitors and thank teachers for their continued support.
