28/05/2026
GUESS THE GUEST ✨
We’re back with another 2026 summer school guest teacher/partnership hint! 🩰
Hint 2: This school is a favourite amongst aspiring dancers worldwide….
Keep an eye out for the 3rd hint! 👀
21/05/2026
GUESS THE GUEST ✨
ARDA’s annual international summer school is preparing for its return in 2026 and we couldn’t be more excited!!
We will be announcing the 2026 guest teacher/partnership VERY SOON, but in the meantime, will be dropping a few hints 👀 So here goes our first one!
Hint #1: This guest teacher has performed on some of the worlds biggest stages…
Comment below if you have an idea of who it might be ⬇️🩰
19/05/2026
What incredible achievements for our ARDA students at the Toowoomba Eisteddfod! ✨
So much hard work, dedication, perseverance and practice has gone into these outstanding results. We are so proud of our talented students and our wonderful teaching faculty who continue to inspire, support and nurture excellence every step of the way. Congratulations to all involved — a truly fabulous result! 🎉🩰
Most promising Senior 12 years and Over - Wynter Calford
Age aggregate 12 years - Wynter Calford (3rd year in a row)
Age aggregate 8 years - Sebastian Moore
8 YEARS
Classical
1st - Chloe Martin
2nd - Sebastian Moore
Demi Character
1st - Sebastian Moore
2nd - Chloe Martin
Contemporary
2nd - Chloe Martin
3rd - Sebastian Moore
Lyrical
1st - Chloe Martin
Jazz
2nd - Chloe Martin
Tap
1st - Sebastian Moore
2nd - Chloe Martin
Speed Tap
1st - Sebastian Moore
2nd - Chloe Martin
Waltz Tap
1st- Sebastian Moore
2nd - Chloe Martin
9 YEARS:
Classical
2nd - Scarlett Jones
11 YEARS:
Tap
1st - Frankie Moore
Speed Tap
1st - Frankie Moore
Waltz Tap
1st - Frankie Moore
12 YEARS:
Classical
1st - Wynter Calford
3rd - Mia Dorrstein
Demi Character
1st - Wynter Calford
2nd - Mia Dorrstein
Contemporary
1st - Wynter Calford
HC - Mia Dorrstein
Lyrical
1st - Wynter Calford
2nd - Mia Dorrstein
Jazz
3rd - Mia Dorrstein
HC - Wynter Calford
Any other style
1st - Wynter Calford
Student own choreography
2nd - Wynter Calford
13 YEARS
Classical
1st - Isabella Boyce
Contemporary
1st - Isabella Boyce
Lyrical
1st - Isabella Boyce
Broadway Jazz
1st - Isabella Boyce
14 YEARS:
Classical
1st - Daisy Moore
Demi Character
1st - Daisy Moore
Contemporary
HC - Daisy Moore
Lyrical
3rd - Daisy Moore
Speed Tap
HC - Daisy Moore
Waltz Tap
1st - Daisy Moore
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
13/05/2026
Our talented Isabella Boyce has been awarded the 11–14 Years Classical Championship at the Wynnum Manly Solo Eisteddfod.
Congratulations Bella — we are so proud of your dedication, hard work, and commitment. It is so exciting to watch your progress, technique, artistry, and talent continue to develop and shine.
A beautiful achievement and so very well deserved 👏🏻👏🏻
11/05/2026
Incredible results for our beautiful and talented Wynter Calford 🤩
Wynter was recently awarded:
✨Most Promising Classical Dancer (Any Age) — Wynnum Manly Eisteddfod
✨ Most Promising Senior Dancer — Toowoomba Eisteddfod
✨ 12 Year Age Aggregate Winner — Toowoomba Eisteddfod
How amazing! Such a gifted young dancer with enormous potential, promise and a truly bright future ahead.
We are so proud of your dedication, hard work and beautiful artistry, Wynter. What an absolute star ⭐️
08/05/2026
What an ending to the Wynnum Manly Eisteddfod!!!
An absolute honour to be awarded the Overall Aggregate Group Trophy across all genres and age groups at the Wynnum Manly Eisteddfod — for the 6th consecutive year! 🎉
A true testament to the versatility of our dancers and the strength of our training, and a powerful reminder that ballet remains the foundation of all dance genres.
I could not be more proud of our exceptional team of expert teachers, and the unwavering dedication of our students and families who make these spectacular performances possible.
Congratulations to everyone involved and thanks to the incredible volunteers . We are SO VERY grateful for everything you do to support young performers and the arts community. 💛
06/05/2026
I could not be more proud of our beautiful ARDA dancers, who worked so hard in preparation for the Wynnum Manly Eisteddfod. For many, this marked their very first Eisteddfod experience, making their achievements even more special.
The results were outstanding — a true testament to the strength and expertise of our teachers, the unwavering commitment of our parents, and the incredible team spirit that defines ARDA.
Congratulations to our gorgeous dancers. We are so proud of each and every one of you 💖
Go Team ARDA 💪🏻
A huge thank you to the incredible volunteers and convenor at
These wonderful opportunities simply wouldn’t happen without your tireless hard work, dedication and generosity.
OPENS:
🥇🥈Classical - 1st & 2nd
🥇🥈 Contemporary - 1st & 2nd
🥇🥉Lyrical - 1st & 3rd
🥇Show Us Your Style - 1st & HC
🥇Jazz - 1st & HC
🥇Production Group -1st
UNDER 15s:
🥇🥈Classical - 1st & 2nd
🥇🥉Lyrical - 1st & 3rd
🥇🥉Contemporary - 1st & 3rd
🥈🥉Tap - 2nd & 3rd
🥈Jazz - 2nd
UNDER 12:
🥇🥉Classical - 1st & 3rd
🥈Lyrical - 2nd & HC
🥉Contemporary - 3rd & HC
🥉Tap - 3rd & HC
Jazz - HC
UNDER 10:
🥈🥉Classical - 2nd & 3rd
🥈🥉Contemporary - 2nd & 3rd
🥉Lyrical - 3rd
🥉Tap - 3rd
Jazz - HC
UNDER 8
🥇🥈Classical - 1st & 2nd
🥉Tap - 3rd & HC
Jazz - HC
Lyrical - HC
UNDER 6
🥇Tap - 1st
🥈Classical - 2nd
01/05/2026
Continued ~ Our ARDA dancers had a fantastic time at the Wynnum Manly Eisteddfod 💫
From first-time performers to seasoned competitors, every dancer represented our studio with confidence and grace.
We couldn’t be prouder!
Special Awards:
INTERMEDIATE TAP CHAMPIONSHIP
Winner: Frankie Moore
Runner up:Daisy Moore
JUNIOR TAP CHAMPIONSHIP
Winner: Sebastian Moore
Improvisation Aggregate Award: Connie Lu
Senior Jazz Championship: Taylor Tresize
11 YEARS
Straight Tap
1st - Frankie Moore
Speed Tap
1st - Frankie Moore
Waltz Tap
1st - Frankie Moore
Demi Character
HC - Ginger Ruston
Lyrical
HC - Ginger Ruston
12 YEARS
Classical
1st - Wynter Calford
National
1st - Wynter Calford
3rd - Lillian Vargas
Jazz (no tricks)
1st - Grace Hubon
Lyrical
2nd - Wynter Calford
Classical Ballet Improvisation
2nd - Wynter Calford
HC - Grace Hubon
Broadway Jazz
2nd - Grace Hubon
3rd - Wynter Calford
Contemporary
3rd - Wynter Calford
Demi Character
3rd - Wynter Calford
Broadway Jazz
2nd - Grace Hubon
3rd - Wynter Calford
Jazz
HC - Wynter Calford
Jazz Improvisation
HC - Grace Hubon
13 YEARS:
Classical
1st - Isabella Boyce
3rd - Connie Lu
Lyrical
1st - Isabella Boyce
3rd - Connie Lu
Broadway Jazz
1st - Isabella Boyce
3rd - Connie Lu
Jazz Improvisation
1st - Connie Lu
Classical Improvisation
1st - Connie Lu
Contemporary
2nd - Isabella Boyce
Jazz
2nd - Connie Lu
Demi Character
3rd - Connie Lu
HC - Isabella Boyce
14 YEARS:
Straight Tap
1st - Daisy Moore
Waltz Tap
1st - Daisy Moore
Demi Character
2nd - Daisy Moore
Contemporary
3rd - Daisy Moore
Lyrical
3rd - Daisy Moore
Classical
HC - Daisy Moore
Speed Tap
HC - Daisy Moore
15 YEARS AND ABOVE
Classical
1st - Penny Achurch
3rd - Isabella Owen
Demi Character
1st - Penny Achurch
Lyrical
1st - Taylor Tresize
2nd - Elliana Aumua
3rd - Penny Achurch
Jazz
1st - Taylor Tresize
3rd - Penny Achurch
Classical
1st - Penny Achurch
3rd - Isabella Owen
�Contemporary
HC - Taylor Tresize
01/05/2026
Our ARDA dancers had a fantastic time at the Wynnum Manly Eisteddfod 💫
From first-time performers to seasoned competitors, every dancer represented our studio with confidence and grace.
We couldn’t be prouder!
7 YEARS:
Classical
HC - Hedy Whittle
8 YEARS:
Classical
1st - Chloe Martin
2nd - Sebastian Moore
HC - Penelope Roussetos
Classical - Group B
1st - Isla Merrin
3rd - Ava Price
Demi Character
1st - Sebastian Moore
HC - Isla Merrin
Straight Tap
1st - Sebastian Moore
3rd - Hedy Whittle
HC - Isla Merrin
Speed Tap
1st - Sebastian Moore
3rd - Isla Merrin
HC - Hedy Whittle and Chloe Martin
Waltz Tap
1st - Sebastian Moore
2nd - Isla Merrin
Jazz
2nd - Isla Merrin
Song and Dance
2nd - Hedy Whittle
Contemporary
3rd - Chloe Martin
HC - Sebastian Moore
Lyrical
1st - Chloe Martin
HC - Isla Merrin
9 YEARS:
Lyrical
2nd - Annabelle Grech
Classical
3rd - Annabelle Grech
Demi Character
HC - Annabelle Grech
10 YEARS:
Classical - Novice
HC - Imogen Crowley
HC - Audrey Wykes
Straight Tap - Novice
3rd - Amelia Gumbleton
Special Awards:
INTERMEDIATE TAP CHAMPIONSHIP
Winner: Frankie Moore
Runner up:Daisy Moore
JUNIOR TAP CHAMPIONSHIP
Winner: Sebastian Moore
Improvisation Aggregate Award: Connie Lu
Senior Jazz Championship: Taylor Tresize