Performance Stream Dance Award Criteria 2025  

Eisteddfod Group Awards 

Most Outstanding 

(Trophy)
The Most Outstanding Award will be awarded to a student in each Eisteddfod group who has demonstrated outstanding technique and performance quality for that style and level. 

Most Improved 

(Trophy)
The Most Improved Award will be awarded to a student in each Eisteddfod group who has demonstrated significant improvement in their technique and performance quality for that style and level.

Dancers Dancer

(Award Sash)
The Dancers Dancer Award will be awarded to a student in each Eisteddfod group who has been nominated by their peers in their group as an exceptional team member. Current (2024/2025) Co-curricular Dance Captains are not eligible.

Performance Troupe Awards 

Outstanding Effort

(Trophy)
The Outstanding Effort Award will be awarded to a student in each Troupe who has demonstrated significant growth, enthusiasm and promise. 

VET In Dance

Certificate II and Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching 

(Certificate)
All students who complete their Certificate II in Dance or Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching course will be awarded the Nationally Recognised Qualification from EMPOWERDANCE

Major Awards 

Certificate II in Dance and Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching with Excellence 

(Certificate and Award)
The With Excellence Award will be awarded to students who submitted coursework demonstrating academic rigor and outstanding dance knowledge and skills. 

Magic Moment

(Jewellery)
The Magic Moment award is awarded to a student who produces moment/s of excellence and improvement during the year both on and offstage. This is for a student who is noticed by Dance Staff to have hit a new significant peak in their dancing.

Outstanding Participation 

(Trophy)
The Outstanding Participation Award recognises the valuable contributions students have made to Pymble Dance. Eligibility for this award is determined through a point system, with students earning points for each Co-curricular Dance class they have participated in from Year 7 onwards. To be considered, students must be in Year 12 and meet the minimum required points. 

Raise the Bar 

The Raise the Bar Award recognises a student's progressive achievements, resilience, and commitment, encouraging them to persist in their journey of pushing boundaries, fostering personal growth, and inspiring others to follow suit. 

Performer of the Year 

Secondary Jazz, Secondary Contemporary, Hip Hop, Junior Jazz, Junior Lyrical
(Shield, Trophy and $150.00 LuLuLemon or Bloch Gift Voucher) 

Performers of the Year are students who have displayed outstanding technique in their style, have performed exceptionally and, have demonstrated improvement, dedication, and spirit. The criteria for Performer of the Year includes 10 different categories including: 

Technique, Musicality, Performance Quality, Endurance, Improvement, In Class Performance consistency, Onstage Performance consistency, Choreography Retention, Attendance and Attitude. 

Artistry in Dance  

(Trophy)
This award is for a student who has demonstrated significant Dance Artistry across both HSC Dance and Eisteddfod Dance. The student achieves excellence in choreography and performance as an individual and in a team.