Australian Line Dance Awards Nominations

The Australian Line Dance Awards will have a new format for 2025, with voting occurring in two separate stages:

·         Stage 1, shortlisting of finalists – open voting

o   Everyone has one vote per category per month

o   Voting will remain open until the end of August 2025

o   Finalists for each category will be collated and posted on the ALD website

 

·         Stage 2, voting for award winners – open to current ALD members only

o   ALD members (current) have one vote per category

o   Voting will remain open until the end of September 2025

o   Award winners will be collated and ALD Awards for 2025 presented 1st November on the Gold Coast


·         Voting platform will be monitored to ensure that individuals only vote once for each nominated category

·         Once finalists are decided the voting platform will be reset to reflect these finalists

·         From this point on, only current ALD members will be able to vote, once per category, to decide the award winners in each division

·         The decision to allow voting once for finalists, and once for award winners ensures that if your nominee for finalist doesn’t make the cut, that your vote isn’t wasted, instead you are able to vote again for the finalist of your choice

Why do I need to be a member to vote for the ultimate award winners?

At Australian Line Dancer (ALD), we are committed to ensuring that every member has the opportunity for their vote to be recognised and carry the same weight as any other vote. We firmly believe that the Australian Line Dance Awards should be a true reflection of the views and preferences of the community we represent. By making sure every vote counts equally, we can ensure that the awards accurately highlight the talent, dedication, and contributions of those who have made a lasting impact in the world of line dancing.

We understand that each member’s voice is valuable, and by empowering all members to have an equal say in the awards process, we uphold the integrity of the event. This approach not only celebrates the achievements of individuals across various levels of the dance community but also strengthens the sense of connection and shared passion among dancers, choreographers, instructors, and supporters alike.

Our aim is for the awards to be truly inclusive, transparent, and reflective of the diverse opinions and experiences within the line dance world. As we move towards 2025, we remain dedicated to ensuring that the Australian Line Dance Awards serve as a meaningful and authentic celebration of our vibrant community
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Absolute Beginner/Beginner/Improver 
Dance of the Year
This classification refers to a line dance choreographed to suit those who have had absolutely no previous dance experience, through to those that will assume the dancer has some previous dance experience and basic skills. 

Absolute Beginner dances generally contain a short sequence of easy steps such as touches, sways, heel digs, kicks, stomps plus easy travelling steps forwards, backwards and sideways.  At this level choreography should be without syncopations, tags or restarts and should have a number of repeated steps/movements to allow dancers to gain confidence with simple weight and direction changes.

Beginner level dances build upon the skills learnt in the AB level. Dances may also now include different rhythms like Waltz or Cha Cha and show how different steps flow into another.

Improver level dances introduce a variety of step patterns, including those with syncopation like steps (coaster, mambo, sailor), less repetition and simple turns, Dances can be done to music of varying rhythms and tempos that reflect different timing and styling.  Dances can also begin to introduce students to tags and restarts.

To nominate a dance for this section, please provide Dance Name, Choreographer & Recommended level (eg Absolute Beginner/Beginner/Improver)
Intermediate Dance of the Year
Intermediate level dances feature a variety of step combinations and can include pauses, syncopations, body movements, timing variations and styling options. Dances can contain numerous turns and a greater number of counts per pattern and may be phrased to the music containing tags and restarts.

To nominate a dance for this section, please provide Dance Name & Choreographer

Advanced Dance of the Year
This classification refers to line dances choreographed to suit more experienced dancers and those containing the full spectrum of step patterns in any combination, embracing all rhythms and tempos.

Advanced level dances contain the full spectrum of step patterns in any combination and embrace all tempos and rhythms. Dances at this level can be of any number of counts and feature a range of turns and direction changes along with a host of step patterns, all of which will require good technique and co-ordination. 

To nominate a dance for this section, please provide Dance Name & Choreographer
International Dance of the Year

International Dance of the Year is awarded to a dance choreographed by an instructor/s not from/based in Australia. Where a dance is choreographed by three or more individual choreographers, an Australian choreographer can be included in this section, however the majority of choreographers are required to be international.

Please provide Dance Name & Choreographer/s
Australian Choreographer of the Year

Australian Choreographer of the Year is awarded to a choreographer from/based in Australia.

Please provide Choreographer name
International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year is awarded to a choreographer not from/based in Australia.

Please provide Choreographer name
Australian Instructor of the Year

Australian Instructor of the Year is awarded to an instructor based in Australia.

Please provide instructors name
Social Media Promoter of the Year

Social Media Promoter of the Year is presented to an individual/group whose creativity, dedication, and vision has made an outstanding impact in the digital space. Their social media presence has promoted Line Dancing within our community and harnessed the power of social media to build connections and drive meaningful engagement.

Please provide name and website or Social Media Group
Unsung Hero of the Year

Unsung Hero Award recognises an individual who has positively supported the line dance community from behind the scenes with a positive attitude, a willingness to help in whatever capacity necessary, and a commitment to excellence.

Please provide name and reason/s for nomination.
Rising Star of the Year

Rising Star Award is presented to an individual who has not only shown exceptional promise but has also made an indelible mark in the world of line dancing. This individual has demonstrated a unique combination of vision, dedication, and passion that has inspired all of us who have had the privilege of witnessing their journey.

Please provide name and reason/s for nomination.
Australian Line Dancer of the Year

Australian Line Dancer of The Year recognises an individual who has truly exemplified excellence, passion, and dedication in the world of line dancing. The recipient of this prestigious award has shown remarkable commitment to their craft and has become a role model for all who are lucky enough to experience their energy and enthusiasm. Their dedication and spirit have helped shape the future of line dancing in Australia and their ability to connect with others—encouraging dancers of all levels, creates an inclusive and welcoming environment, while promoting the joy that line dancing brings.

(Finalists shortlisted via open voting process however award winner voted on by Australian Line Dancer Committee members only).

Please provide name and reason/s for nomination.
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