23/08/2026
✨ WORLD BALLET CROWN FINALS ✨
Last week, our three full-time students, Raph, Angela and Abby, travelled to Sydney to compete in the World Ballet Crown Finals — and what an incredible week it was! 🩰✨
To make it to this stage was already a huge achievement, and all three dancers represented NDA with such professionalism, dedication and artistry. After a week of inspiring masterclasses, they took to the stage to perform their ballet variations and contemporary works.
A very special congratulations to Raph and Angela, who were selected as Grand Finalists and performed once again on Saturday night in front of an esteemed panel of judges.
🏆 Raph — 2nd Place 🏆
What an incredible achievement! We couldn’t be prouder of you, Raph. Your hard work, commitment and artistry have truly shone through. ❤️
Adding to these wonderful results, all three dancers were also awarded incredible short-term scholarship opportunities:
✨ Raph: Sydney Dance Company, Alberta Ballet, Adelaide Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet, Ballet Theatre UK, Russian Masters Ballet & Tanya Pearson Academy
✨ Angela: Alberta Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet & Ballet Theatre UK
✨ Abby: Oklahoma City Ballet
What an incredible collection of opportunities for our dancers! Thank you to WorldBalletCrown 🌟
We are so incredibly proud of Raph, Angela and Abby and the way they represented Newcastle Dance Academy both on and off the stage. Your dedication, professionalism and passion make us incredibly proud to call you our dancers.
Congratulations, Raph, Angela & Abby! We can’t wait to see where these opportunities take you next. ❤️🩰✨
Your NDA family is cheering you on every step of the way!