27/04/2026
The Coppen Award 2026
A special and heart felt mention goes to Nathan Coppen. As Co-Director, Nathan Coppen introduced The Coppen Award to The Aus Prix.
The Coppen Award is in honour and gratitude of his late parents who lovingly provided overwhelming support and guidance through his ballet journey which led to a successful ballet career both nationally and internationally.
Nathan now directs The Graduate College of Dance and shares his love and experience of ballet to the next generation of stars. The Aus Prix is another platform where he can share his passion to assist talented dancers with cash prizes to help fund tuition, travel and further training.
Nathan awarded The Coppen Award to the following recipients:
đ Jakob Kelly with a $1,500 cash prize
đ Milla Calyk with a $1,500 cash prize
đ India-Rose Mace with a $5,000 cash prize
The passion and generosity to assist these dancers further with their dance studies and travel to ballet schools abroad is just phenomenal. Thank you Nathan, we are so honoured to have you provide these special awards for The Aus Prix.