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2022-2023 Winners

Australian Line Dancer of the Year (see reasoning) 

Winner : Linda Pink

Finalists: Wayne Beazley, Claire Cherry, Michelle Fong, Maddison Glover, Robyn Groot, Janene Lawson, Kate Moore, Maria & Kevin Smith, and Stephen Paterson 


Australian Beginner Dance of the Year

Winner: Baby I'm Burning - Joshua Talbot

Finalists: Golden Daffodil - Sandy Kerrigan, Moonlight Dancin' - Kevin Formosa, Toot Toot - Linda Burgess, Wrong Side of Memphis AB - Lu Olsen 


Australian Improver Dance of the Year 

Winner: (tied) Down to One - Kevin Formosa and Storm and Stone - Maddison Glover

Finalists: 3 Rows to the Left - Sandy Kerrigan, Cold Heart - Maddison Glover, Key to Life - Luke Watson 


Australian Open Dance of the Year 

Winner: Piece by Piece - Lu Olsen and Julie Hearne

Finalists: Chasing Heartaches - Luke Watson, Dim the Lights - Maddison Glover & Simon Ward, Never Gonna Not Dance - Maddison Glover, Right through the Heart - Sandy Kerrigan 


International Dance of the Year

Winner: Glass of Wine - Malene Jakobsen

Finalists: Brown Eyes Blue - Jo Kinser & Kevin Formosa, Gives Me Shivers - Brandon Zahorsky, Love Grows - Maddison Glover & Craig Bennett, Portland Cha - A Glass, D Betts, J Madge, JMB Vane, S Ward & N Poulsen  


Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year 

Winner: Claire Cherry

Finalists: Michelle Fong, Maddison Glover, Lu Olsen, Stephen Paterson 


Australian Choreographer of the Year 

Winner: Kevin Formosa

Finalists: Sandy Kerrigan, Lu Olsen, Stephen Paterson, Luke Watson 


International Choreographer of the Year 

Winner: Gary O'Reilly

Finalists: Darren Bailey, Niels Poulsen, Ria Vos, Fred Whitehouse 


Australian Instructor of the Year 

Winner: Luke Watson

Finalists: Claire Cherry, Kevin Formosa, Sandy Kerrigan, Stephen Paterson


Australian Line Dance Website of the Year 

Winner: Victorian Line Dance Association

Finalists: Aussie Dancesheets/Line Dance Sydney, Australian Line Dancer, Cherry Steppers Line Dancing, Lassoo Line Dancing* (*Votes received prior to site shutting down) 

      Grounds for Line Dancer of the Year  Wayne Beazley - Teacher, DJ, choreographer & competition dancer. Charity fundraising ($5000 in 2022/2023), helping out other instructors, hosts & guests at workshops. 


Claire Cherry - Teacher, DJ, choreographer. Charity fundraising for Pink Ribbon and other organisations. Has pioneered line dancing into new areas in her state. 


Michelle Fong - Teacher, DJ, choreographer. Ran online classes during covid lockdowns & restrictions & continues to run online classes. Promotes line dancing in ethnic communities including but not limited to the local Chinese & Indonesian communities, also promotes linedancing in the seniors/retiree and non-English speaking communities. Works with NSW Service and the local council to provide classes to Parkinson's patients, also works with the local hospital doing line dance classes for cancer patients for physical therapy. Fundraises for Dementia Australia. Takes groups of dancers to overseas line dancing events raising the international profile of Australian line dancing. Actively promotes line dancing through social media. 


Maddison Glover - Teacher, DJ, choreographer. Ran online classes during covid lockdowns & restrictions. Promotes Australian line dancing across the country & overseas. Charity fundraising.  


Robyn Groot - Teacher, DJ, choreographer. Charity fundraising throughout the year at socials & classes. Runs workshops. 


Janene Lawson - Teacher, DJ choreographer. Charity fundraising. 


Kate Moore - Teacher, DJ, choreographer. Charity fundraising. Donated gifts to local nursing homes. 


Linda Pink -  Teacher, DJ choreographer. Charity fundraising including $15441 raised for Gippsland Lifeline for Depression and Suicide Awareness in 2022/2023 and $78000 in the previous year. Also fundraises for other charities including Breast Cancer Foundation. Ran online classes during covid lockdowns & restrictions. Took part in Gippsland Country Music Festival in 2022 promoting line dancing.


Maria & Kevin Smith - Teacher, DJ choreographer. Charity fundraising


Stephen Paterson - Eliminated from finalists as won last year.  

2021-2022 Winners

Australian Line Dancer of the Year (see reasoning) 

Winner : Stephen Paterson

Finalists: Michelle Fong, Claire Cherry, Janene Lawson, Wayne Beazley, Tim Gauci, Robyn Groot, Margaret Parrish 


Australian Beginner Dance of the Year

Winner: Toot Toot - Linda Burgess

Finalists: Hot Stuff - Luke Watson, Jesus & Wranglers - Jo Rosenblatt, Just A Hunk - Sandy Kerrigan, No Truckin' Way - Joshua Talbot 


Australian Improver Dance of the Year 

Winner: Cold Heart - Maddison Glover

Finalists: Brings You Happiness - Stephen Paterson, Burning Inside - Tom Glover, Down to One - Kevin Formosa, The Lotto - Linda Burgess 


Australian Open Dance of the Year 

Winner: Pretty Damn Good - Lu Olsen & Linda Burgess

Finalists: Until the End - Luke Watson, Fly - Joy Mcintosh, Unbridled Love - Sandy Kerrigan, Tonight We're Dancing - Maddison Glover  


International Dance of the Year

Winner: Country in 3 - Burton, Glover, Thompson-Szymanski

Finalists: Bad Habits - Maggie Gallagher & Gary O'Reilly, Gives Me Shivers - Brandon Zahorsky, Sexy Eyes - Gary O'Reilly, 'Till You Can't - Gary O'Reilly   


Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year 

Winner: Stephen Paterson

Finalists: Wayne Beazley, Maddison Glover, Simon Ward, Claire Cherry 


Australian Choreographer of the Year 

Winner: Stephen Paterson

Finalists: Cathy Breed, Maddison Glover, Mark Simpkin, Simon Ward  


International Choreographer of the Year 

Winner: Gary O'Reilly

Finalists: Maggie Gallagher, Darren Bailey, Fred Whitehouse, Neils Poulsen 


Australian Instructor of the Year 

Winner: Luke Watson

Finalists: Cathy Breed, Maddison Glover, Rebecca Ross, Joshua Talbot 


Australian Line Dance Website of the Year 

Winner: Line Dance Sydney/Aussie Dance Sheets

Finalists: Illawarra Country Bootscooters, Victorian Line Dance Association, Cherry Steppers, Bossy Boots Dancing Fun 

      Grounds for Line Dancer of the Year Wayne Beazley *Helps the beginners out on the dance floor when he goes to socials run by other clubs in his area. *Hosts workshops throughout the year. Attends functions throughout the year to demonstrate & introduce line dancing to the audience. *Fundraising events for local charities in the Newcastle area. *Helps out with neighbouring clubs when their teacher is unavailable. 


Claire Cherry *Organises fundraisers. Supports workshops and events in WA. Hosts events. Great promoter of line dance. Supports lots of charities with every function she has supporting some charity. 


Michelle Fong *Has run online classes throughout covid & kept in touch with her students though out, continually checking on the wellbeing. *Promotes the benefits of Linedancing by organising demonstrations during the lulls in lockdown, some of these were covered by the print media within the Asian/Australian communities. *Active in the multicultural community, promoting mental wellbeing and line dancing. *Fundraising for the LDAA for mental health September 2021. Raised $420 for the LDF Reach out Appeal, the largest single donation to this appeal. *From September to December 2021 encouraged a group of her dancers to take part in an ABC documenetary on a 12 week Dance for health program, as well as the benefits for the dancers themselves, this will also serve to promote line dancing across the country once this documentary airs. 


Robyn Groot *A great advocate of Line Dancing, being part of the NSW Ball Committee, running many fundraising events and continually promoting line dancing. Robyn & her line dance club has raised over $3000 for Ronald McDonald House (our own mini ball). Robyn also encourages us all to donate to many other worthwhile causes such as 'Share ethe Dignity'. While not well herself, Robyn is an inspiration to us all.   


Stephen Paterson * From the first day of Covid lockdown Stephen commenced free online line dance classes, every week, four times a week and every second weekend an online social. As well as online dancing he also ran online social evenings with bingo, Family Fued, Quizes, drawing classes, zoom chat sessions and a cooking show to help keep people connected during the covid lockdowns. He also entertained everyone throughout Australia and overseas with his amazing stage setups, dress ups, alter egos. He was just amazing keeping everyone connected and involved. *Co-organised with Tim Gauci 'Come Dance Australia Day' connecting everyone with instructors throughout Australia, kept us dancing and in touch with everyone *Ran a Birthday Fundraiser for The LDF, raising $2686 *Involvement in the RU OK day. *Ran an online fundraiser for Charlie Two foundation Oct 2021 *Continues to raise money for charity including Portarlington weekend for Black Dog and Good Friday appeal for Royal Children Hospital Melbourne. *He promotes linedancing in the community by doing demos for groups from the Nunawading Community Hub, Aqualink Box Hill and the Whitehorse Aquatic Centre. *Promotes Line Dancing Australia wide through social media, dance events, socials. *For his ongoing commitment to promoting line dancing in Australia, not just for himself but also encouraging dancers to attend other instructors classes as well. *Not just a teacher & choreographer, he is also an entertainer.  


Tim Gauci *For his consistent presence during COVID, his enthusiasm, his great choreography and his fabulous sets and costumes.


Janene Lawson *Raised $10,000 for the Australia Cancer Research Foundation this year alone, continues to raised funds yearly. Actively supports and promotes line dancing in the Brisbane area.  


Margaret Parrish *For her on-going commitment to Line Dancing Australia and for consistently giving her time selflessly to support events, people and businesses involved with Line Dancing. Has travelled many times interstate and locally for judging competitions.       

2020-2021 Winners

Australian Line Dancer of the Year (see reasoning) 

 Winner : Maddison Glover

Finalists: Tim Gauci, Maria Stewart Haile, Michelle Fong, Alison Johnstone 


Australian Beginner Dance of the Year

 Winner: Country Boy Lovin' - Maddison Glover

Finalists: Good Hearted Woman - Stephen Paterson, 3 Songs to You - Cathy Breed, Dance Monkey - Alison Johnstone, Toot toot - Linda Burgess 


Australian Improver Dance of the Year 

 Winner: Brings You Happiness - Stephen Paterson

Finalists: One Less Day - Tom Glover, Dance With a Stranger - A Lefebour & J Lamb, Stuck on Me and You - Stephen Paterson 


Australian Open Dance of the Year 

 Winner: May I Have This Dance - Chris Watson

Finalists: Good Taste In Women - Stephen Paterson & Tim Gauci, Southern Dreams - Maddison Glover, Turning Tables - Tom & Maddison Glover, Indigo - Bill Larson & Luke Watson 


International Dance of the Year

 Winner: I've Seen It All - Gary O'Reilly

Finalists: Country in 3 - Burton, Glover & Thompson-Szymanski, Home to Donegal - Heather Barton & Neils Poulson, Half Past Tipsy - McEnaney-White & Glover, Crystal Touch - Claire Bell & Maddison Glover 


Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year 

 Winner: Stephen Paterson

Finalists: Adrian Lefebour, Maddison Glover, Gordon Elliott, Alison Johnstone 


Australian Choreographer of the Year 

 Winner: Stephen Paterson

Finalists: Maddison Glover, Sandy Kerrigan, Luke Watson & Simon Ward  


International Choreographer of the Year 

 Winner: Gary O'Reilly

Finalists: Fred Whitehouse, Rachael McEnaney-White, Daniel Trepat, Tina Argyle  


Australian Instructor of the Year 

 Winner: Luke Watson

Finalists: Cathy Breed, Michelle Fong, Stephen Paterson, Maddison Glover, Alison Johnstone 


Australian Line Dance Website of the Year 

 Winner: Victorian Line Dance Association

Finalists: Aussie Dance Sheets/Line Dance Sydney, Illawarra Country Bootscooters, Westlakes Line Dancers 

      Grounds for Line Dancer of the Year   Tim Gauci 

Nominees: Maria Lehasaari-Sunny, Kaylene Pittaway

Reasons: Ran free online classes and socials during the hard COVID lockdown time without asking for any payment or compensation, keeping us dancers happy and well 


Maria Stewart Haile 

Nominees: Jenny Smith, Kellie Brown, Kim Fargood, Lisa Forster, Tracey Kellworth, Kim Weston, Shelley Davis

Reasons: Supports & runs charity events in her area & has given her time & money to support them every year. Runs raffles to raise money for charity at class each week. 


Maddison Glover

Nominees: Elizabeth Clarke, Anne Caldwell, Tricia Wood, Judy Garrett, Sumi Sivalingam, Mary Boers, Sonya Boys, Judy Cajill

Reasons: Continually promoting line dancing. During COVID lockdown ran free online classes & socials for over 6 months, not just for her own students but anyone who wanted to 'attend'. Has been very hardworking, giving, generous, kind and devoted to the line dance community especially during the lockdowns. 


Michelle Fong 

Nominees: Doris Lee, Soo Chow

Reasons: She empowers multicultural people in NSW to live and active life with improved physical and mental well being through line dancing. Has run online classes throughout the COVID lockdown and continued to do so into 2021.  Fund raised for the Line Dancing Foundation (LDF) in May 2020. Raised money for Dementia Australia (copy of acknowledgement certificate supplied). Has worked with George's River Council since 2017, training a group of her students to perform in several events per year for the council. As the COVID restrictions eased they did a flash mob at the Hurstville's Lunar New Year, a celebration of ages on 19/02/2021, gaining media coverage. On 10/3/2021 with a group of dancers performed for SHARE (Self Help Association through Responsibility and Enrichment) for their celebration of Women's Day. She also created a workshop to involve all the audience. 


Alison Johnstone 

Nominees: Sue Plank, Jan Chong

Reasons: Promoted Line Dancing continually through social media, supported and helped organise Streamline including doing all the testing for each instructor free, Support Charities, promoted line dance through the Jerusalemi Challenge.  

2019-2020 Winners

Australian Line Dancer of the Year (see reasoning) 

Winner : Stephen Paterson

Finalists: Robyn Groot, Alison Johnstone, Roxanne Moates, Joshua Talbot 


Australian Beginner Dance of the Year

Winner: Bonaparte's Retreat - Maddison Glover

Finalists: Black Feathers - Sandy Kerrigan, Macerena - Michelle Fong, Ooh Baby - Linda Burgess, Pillows - Linda Burgess 


Australian Improver Dance of the Year 

Winner: Bance With A Stranger - Adrian Lefebour

Finalists: Cha Cha Baby - Linda Burgess, Don't Worry Baby - Maria Smith, one Less Day - Tom Glover, Son Of A Preacher Man - Sandy Kerrigan 


Australian Open Dance of the Year 

Winner: You Need To Calm Down - A Lefebour & J Lamb

Finalists: Bad Seed - Kevin & Maria Smith, Mamma Mia Here We Go - Michelle & Michael Fong, May I Have This Dance - Chris Watson, The Dance We Share - Stephen Paterson, Turning Tables - Tom & Maddison Glover  


International Dance of the Year

Winner: Half Past Tipsy - M Glover & R McEnaney-White

Finalists: Faithful Sould - Gary O'Reilly & Maggie Gallagher, Just a Phase - Fred Whitehouse & Maddison Glover, Lonely Blues - Rachael McEnaney-White, True Inspiration - Julie Wetzel 


Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year 

Winner: Maddison Glover

Finalists: Linda Burgess, Michelle Fong, Adrian Lefebour, Jessica Lamb 


Australian Choreographer of the Year 

Winner: Maddison Glover

Finalists: Linda Burgess, Sandy Kerrigan, Adrian Lefebour, Simon Ward 


International Choreographer of the Year 

Winner: Fred Whitehouse

Finalists: Rachael McEnaney-White, Gary O'Reilly, Niels Poulson, Danial Trepat  


Australian Instructor of the Year 

Winner: Maria Smith

Finalists: Linda Burgess, Michelle Fong, Maddison Glover, Sandy Kerrigan, Adrian Lefebour, Stephen Paterson 


Australian Line Dance Website of the Year 

Winner: Aussie Dance Sheets/Line Dance Sydney

Finalists: Lassoo Line Dancing, Kickin' Country, Illawarra Country Bootscooters, VLDA 

      Grounds for Line Dancer of the Year    Alison Johnstone  

*Offering free online classes during the COVID-19 crisis when all face-to-face classes have had to be cancelled

*In 2019 held a charity event that raised over $13,000 for the Line Dance Foundation, which supports line dance teachers in need.

*In 2019 organised a large group of dncers to take part in a charity walk in Perth for breast cancer raising $3,000.

*Promotes line dancing in Perth by bringing in international guests for events. 


Stephen Paterson 

*Offering free online classes & socials during the COVID-19 crisis when all face-to-face classes have had to be cancelled.

*Not  only has he successfully run his own club, but is also a part of & supports several other clubs.

*In 2019 served as president of the Victorian Line Dance Association and remains on the committee.

*Organised charity events raising money for the victims of the summer bushfires.  


Joshua Talbot 

*Raises Funds for Line Dance Foundation

*Raised Funds through his Parramatta classes for different charities.

*Promotes line dancing by teaching at corporate events & doing workshops around the country.

*Engages and keeps students active and social by organising social outings (including cruises, lunches and weekend trips).  


Roxanne Moates 

*Promotes line dancing by demostrating & teaching at corporate functions, private parties, school fetes, Brisbane Exhibition.

*Helps organise the line dancing to promote it at the Royal Queensland Show (the Ekka)

*Has actively competed in competitions in Australia since 1994 and overseas in New Zealand for multiple years, USA in 1999 and WDM Blackpool in 2014.

*Is active in supporting Australian competition through her many roles including Coach, Choreographer, Judge, Head Judge as well as taking on the role of president within ALD (Australian Line Dancer)

*Raised funds for the Bushfire appeal through line dancing.

*Event Director for Winter Wipeout and Co-Event Director for Dance Fusion.

*Event Director for LDAA/ALDC for numerous years.


Robyn Groot 

*A great representative & ambassador for line dancing.

*Volunteers to teach & demonstrate at numerous events to promote line dancing. 

*Has been a volunteer line dance instructor with the University 3rd Age for about 6years (free classes for seniors)

*Committee member of the NSW Line Dance Ball since its beginning, attending monthly meetings and many ball related fund raising events held by the committee.

*Teaches disabled students including one who is blind.

*Runs workshops, locally, around Australia & overseas (New Zealand, Malaysia & USA)

*Raised $67,000 for charities via food stalls, classes, charity socials & other means, including for the Toyal Blind Society ($4,000), Cancer Council's Relay For LIfe ($2,000), Ronald McDonald House Westmead ($900).Raised over $3,000 to buy IGI gift cards to give to farmers in need as part of the Little Juddies appeal.

*Helped with the NSW Line Dance Ball Ten Pin Bowling Fundraiser.

*Collected toys for christmas gifts for the children of the farmers, with over 100 toy bags donated. 

*Donates all bar $1 of the entrance fee for all of her classes to charity.

*Held a charity event for Ovarian cancer, raising over $5,000.

*Organised collecting Bottle Top Lids to make prosthetic hands for children with disabilities

*Has donated over 200 'Dignity Bags', handbags & back packs containing & hygiene products, for the Fill A Bag for Xmas & Share the Dignity appeals, which gives them to women who are homeless or living in refuges around Newcastle.

*Raised money for several Drought Relief initiatives, including 'Fill a Truck for the Farmers Appeal', raising $1,766 in just 3 weeks, with money going to Fill A Truck ($500), BuyABale ($500), 'The Drought Angels' ($451 & Burrumbuttock Hay ($315). Also collected at class & delivered 5 car loads of non-perishable food items, water, toiletries and animal food to both the 'Fill A Truck For The Farmers' and 'The Little Juddies' appeal in aid of 'The Drought Angels'

*Has taken part in the Relay for Life (Cancer Council) every year since 2001, having raised $98,000 over the years.

*Has set the example for many other clubs in the region who are now also fundraising for charities*Fundraising for the victims of the summer bushfires  

2018-2019 Winners

Australian Line Dancer of the Year (see reasoning) 

Winner : Maria Smith

Finalists: Linda Burgess, Michelle Fong, Robyn Groot, Alison Johnstone, Darren Mitchell, Roxanne Moates, Stephen Paterson, David Powell, Joshua Talbot 


Australian Beginner Dance of the Year

Winner: Feel The Beat - Chris Watson

Finalists: Down To The Honky Tonk - Darren Mitchell, Just A Hunk - Sandy Kerrigan, Pillows - Linda Burgess, Whiskey Bridges - Maddison Glover 


Australian Improver Dance of the Year 

Winner: Get It Right - Maddison Glover

Finalists: Choke Around - Linda Burgess, Homesick Heart - Maddison Glover, We Got Love - A Lefebour & S Paterson, Who Needs Mexico - Kath McManamon 


Australian Open Dance of the Year 

Winner: Lost In Love - Maddison Glover & Simon Ward

Finalists: Healing Hands - Maddison Glover, In This Life - Sandy Kerrigan, Mamma Mia Here We Go Again - M & M Fong, One Moment In Time - Stephen Paterson  


International Dance of the Year

Winner: I Close My Eyes - Hazel Pace

Finalists: Groovy Love - F Whitehouse, D Trepat  & J Dahlgren, Just A Phase - Maddison Glover & Fred Whitehouse, True Inspiration - Julia Wetzel, Vanotek Cha - Gary O'Reilly 


Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year 

Winner: Linda Burgess

Finalists: Gordon Elliott, Maddison Glover, Allison Johnstone, Stephen Paterson 


Australian Choreographer of the Year 

Winner: Maddison Glover

Finalists: Linda Burgess, Adrian Lefebour, Joshua Talbot, Simon Ward 


International Choreographer of the Year 

Winner: Fred Whitehouse

Finalists: Rachael McEnaney-White, Gary O'Reilly, Niels Poulson, Ria Vos 


Australian Instructor of the Year 

Winner: Michelle Fong

Finalists: Sandy Kerrigan, Darren Mitchell, Mark Simpkin, Maria Smith 


Australian Line Dance Website of the Year 

Winner: Aussie Dance Sheets/Line Dance Sydney

Finalists: Illawarra Country Bootscooters, Kickin' Country, Lassoo Line Dance, SSLDC 

      Grounds for Line Dancer of the Year     Michelle Fong   

We strongly believe that our line dancing teacher Michelle Fong deserves recognition for the effort and dedication she puts in to not only teaching her students but also for her service to the broader community, particularly the elderly Chinese community. Michelle is able to speak Cantonese & Mandarin fluently and this has enabled many Chinese people who have limited English to participate in line dancing. There are over 1/2 million people of Chinese origin just in Sydney and a large proportion of those are aged over 60. Michelle provides them an opportunity for social interaction and physical well being. Michelle contributes to the broarder community by participating in council activities and fund raising for people in institutional care and in various senior's groups. 


Robyn Groot 

*Has done a lot of charity work over the years, with $67,000 raised last year.

*As well as Robyn's donations, Westlakes Line Dancers donates to 2 different charities every year - for 2018 to cancer charities.

*Has a group of disabled people who come to her class every week.

*Robyn & Westlakes Line Dancers has taken part in the Relay for Life (Cancer Council) every year since 2001, having raised $98,000 in total.

*On the NSW Line Dance Ball committee

*Volunteers to teach line dancing for the U3A for over 55's

*Has fundraising socials throughout the year with all proceeds go to charity.

*Donates to the Royal Blind Society every year (has a visually impaired lady in her class) & has raised $40K over the years by fundraisers, food stalls etc.

*Runs workshops, locally, around Australia & overseas (New Zealand, Malaysia & USA)

*Helped with the NSW Line Dance Ball Ten Pin Bowling Fundraiser

*In the past year Robyn & Westlakes has raised money for several Drought Relief initiatives, including "Fill a Truck for the Farmes Appeal", raising $1766 in just 3 weeks, with money going to Fill A Truck ($500), BuyABale ($500), The Drought Angels ($451) & Burrumbuttock Hay ($351). Also collected at class & delivered 5 car loads of non-perishable food items, water, toiletries and animal food to both the "Fill A Truck for the Farmers" and "The Little Juddies" appeal in aid of "The Drought Angels"* As well as fundraiser socials, Robyn donates all bar $1 of the entrance fee for all of her classes to charity

*Ran a raffle with free class tickets as the prize, with over $900 raised for Ronald McDonald House Westmead

*Collected toys for Christmas gifts for the children of the farmers, with over 100 toy bags donated

*Held a charity event for Ovarian cancer, raising over $5000


Alison Johnstone 

*Alison Johnstone does a lot of charity work. Will be doing LDF fund raising and breast cancer in May 2019

*Raised money for a wheelchair for disabled children 


Roxanne Moates 

*Promotes line dancing by demostrating & teaching at corporate functions, private parties, school fetes, Brisbane Exhibition.

*Supports new talent & assists with training of other teams for competition.

*Has actively competed in competitions in Australia since 1994 and overseas in New Zealand for multiple years, USA in 1999 and WDM Blackpool in 2014.

*Is active in supporting Australian competition through her many roles including Coach, Choreographer, Judge, Head Judge as well as taking on the role of president within ALD (Australian Line Dancer)

*Between 2001-2012 Roxanne lead her competition team to win the Australin Line Dancing Championship Team of the Year 9 times

*Has run Winter Wipeout for 16 years, which includes competition, workshops & socials over 2-3 days

*Co-Event Director for Dance Fusion.

*Was Event Director for ALDC for a number of years.

*Works with children from disadvantaged backgrounds

*Travels extensively, mostly at her own expense, to be part of as many events as she can at interstate events 


Darren Mitchell 

For his promotion of line dancing through Linedancer radio 


Stephen Paterson 

*Current President of VLDA, helping to promote line dancing in Victoria

*One of the many committee members who volunteers his time for the annual Good Friday Appeal line dancing marathon to help raise funds for the Royal Childrens Hospital

*Helps promote Line Dancing nationally and in New Zealand

*Raised money for farmers & Royal Childrens Hospital 


David Powell 

*For his many hours, in fact years of voluntary service to the line dance community running his website, which has provided & continues to provide necessary information & nurturing support for teachers, students, choreographers & the public in general.

*He maintains ongoing communication with instructors for collation & updating of class availability, of social activities & of course Line Dance Competitions nationwide

*His "silent contribution" supports the line dance community in its existence, growth & evolution, behind all participants, be it the dancer, the teacher, the choreographer, the State & Regional country club, or Competition organizer 


Maria Smith 

 *Fundraises for charity, including the Mark Hughes Foundation. Over $100,000 raised from line dancing for charity* Works in nursing homes showing line dance demos to the residents* Big supporter of NSW Ball 


Joshua Talbot 

*Ran a Charity marathon for LDF

*Gives takings from some classes to charity

*Travels all over  Australia to promote line dancing 

2017-2018 Winners

Australian Line Dancer of the Year (see reasoning) 

Winner : Chris Watson

Finalists: Annabella Agius, Bill Larson, Brett Jenkins, Joshua Talbot, Kelvin Dale, Margaret Taylor, Robyn Groot, Stephen Paterson 


Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner: Lonely Drum - Darren Mitchell

Finalists: Feel The Beat - Chris Watson, Hillbilly Fever - Sandy Kerrigan, I'm So Excited - Joshua Talbot, Penny Arcade - Mark Simpkin  


Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year 

Winner: Lady In Red - Simon Ward

Finalists: Dig Your Heels - Maddison Glover, Dive - Mark Simpkin, Hold Me Now - Paterson, Jenkins & Talbot, Perfect - Alison Johnstone & Joshua Talbot 


International Dance of the Year

Winner: Champagne Promise - Tina Argyle

Finalists: Clap Snap - Rebecca Lee & Philip Sobrielo, Run Me Like A River - Kinser, Richard, Verdonk, Camps, Shady - Darren Bailey, Fred Whitehouse & Amy Glass, Take Me to The River - Roy Verdonk 


Australian Choreographer of the Year 

Winner: Maddison Glover

Finalists: Brett Jenkins, Joshua Talbot, Mark Simpkin, Simon Ward 


International Choreographer of the Year 

Winner: Rachael McEnaney-White

Finalists: Gary O'Reilly, Jo Thompson-Szymanski, Niels Poulson, Tina Argyle 


Australian Teacher of the Year 

Winner: Stephen Paterson

Finalists: Brett Jenkins, Maddison Glover, Margaret Taylor, Mark Simpkin, Sandy Kerrigan 


Australian Line Dance Website of the Year 

Winner: Aussie Dance Sheets/Line Dance Sydney

Finalists: Joshua Talbot Line Dancing, Kickin' Country, Lassoo Line Dance, Victorian Line Dance Association 

      Grounds for Line Dancer of the Year      Annabella Agius   

*Training kids for competitions to encourage the youth while still studying at school

*Donating time to younger dancers 


Bill Larson 

*Involvement in WA Line Dance Ball Organization

*Teaching line dancing all over Australia

*Raising funds for charity through WA Line Dance Ball 


Brett Jenkins 

*Organises Line Dance holidays

*Involved with QLDF 


Chris Watson 

*Organises Australia's largest dance festival

*Unites line dancers nationally for dance events, holidays, weekends away

*Represents Australia at international events

*Hosts multiple fundraisers for much needed causes

*Excellent promoter of line dancing for ALL clubs, not just his

*Fundraising for Ronald McDonald House

*Joins with other clubs & events to raise funds for numerous charities

*Continual finding ways to promote line dancing and keep it in the media

*Getting line dancing national news coverage on the Today Show

*Involvement with the ALD

*Involvement with the World Dance Masters & encouraging Australia n dancers to take part 


Joshua Talbot 

*Donates $4 pp from a regular social to the Line Dance Foundation

*Runs workshops, locally & around Australia

*Teaches a vision impaired student

*Fundraising for Ronald McDonald House

*Promoting the NSW Line Dance Ball

*Running trips to smaller areas such as Dubbo, Nelson Bay, QLDF 


Kelvin Dale 

*Donates time as president of the LDAA

*Donates time to help organize the ALDC

*Donates the use of a sound system for the ALDC

*On the NSW Line Dance Ball Committee

*Fundraising for numerous charities

*Helped with the NSW Line Dance Ball Ten Pin Bowling Fundraiser 


Margaret Taylor

*Does 5 months of free shows at a local nursing home

*A fundraiser raised $1500 for charity "Light of the Night"  


Robyn Groot 

*Held a workshop April 2017 on the cruise ship 'Celebrity Solstice' with Brett Jenkins

*Did a workshop May 2017 in NZ for Carol Lankshear on her club's 20th birthday

*Volunteer instructor with the University 3rd Age for about 5 years

*Committee member of the NSW Line Dance Ball since it's beginning, travelling to Sydney once a month for the last 11 years at her own expense and also to any fund raising events.occasions held by the committee

*Teaches disabled tudents including one who is blind

*Has been raising money for Ronald McDonald House Westmead for years

*Runs workshops, locall, around Australia & overseas (New Zealand, Malaysia & USA)

*Ran a charity social with all proceeds for the Royal Blind Society

*Fundraises for charities, having raised over $70,000 in the last few years

*Attends the Relay For Life (Cancer Council) & has raised $97,000 in past years

*Jointly ran a fundraiser social for Ronald McDonald House in 2017, raising $1600

*Volunteers to teach & demonstrate at numerous events to promote the sport

*Helped with the NSW Line Dance Ball Ten Pin Bowling Fundraiser 


Stephen Paterson 

*Vice President of VLDA, also workshop co-ordinator

*Generous with his time and money for charity 

2016-2017 Winners

Australian Line Dancer of the Year (see reasoning) 

Winner : Pauline Greenwood

Finalists: Joshua Talbot, Linda Burgess, Robyn Groot 


Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner: Lonely Girl - Maddison Glover

Finalists: Dance With Me - Linda Burgess, Frankie Fever - Maddison Glover, Love Junk - Chris Watson & Simon Ward 


Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year 

Winner: Bring Down the House - Linda Burgess

Finalists: Be That Song - Mark Simpkin, Twists & Turns - Maddison Glover, Why Baby Why - Maddison Glover 


International Dance of the Year

Winner: Ain't Misbehavin' - Mundy, Thompson-Szymanski & Glass

Finalists: About Feelings - Ria Vos, Lay Low - Darren Bailey, Take me to the River - Roy Verdonk & Jonas Dahlgren  


Australian Choreographer of the Year 

Winner: Maddison Glover

Finalists: Kevin & Maria Smith, Linda Burgess, Stephen Paterson 


International Choreographer of the Year 

Winner: Guyton Mundy

Finalists: Niels Poulsen, Rachael McEnaney-White, Ria Vos 


Australian Teacher of the Year 

Winner: Kate Simpkin

Finalists: Maddison Glover, Maria Smith, Stephen Paterson 


Australian Line Dance Website of the Year 

Winner: Aussie Dance Sheets/Line Dance Sydney

Finalists: Kate Simpkin - Nuline Sydney, Kickin' Country, Westalkes Line Dancers 

      Grounds for Line Dancer of the Year       Pauline Greenwood    

*Volunteers on the VLDA & Ball Committees

*Sponsors line dance events including: Mayworth, SSLDC, VLDA Ball, United We Dance

*Organises a line dance team for Relay for LIfe each year

*Raised about $50,000 for charity through dance events in the past year including:

**All proceeds from classes donated to charities

**Raised $6,500 for Kids at the All 4 Kids Fundraiser

**Raised $2,000 for the Bendigo Bank Community Grants

**Donated $2,500 to a local dance and theatre company

**Donated $17,000 to Relay for Life as Part of the United We Dance social held annually

**Donated $11,000 to Relay for Life from regular socials

*Supports as many line dance events as possible

*Does free demonstrations for community groups 


Linda Burgess 

*Has represented Australia internationally in line dancing

*Supports Fundraiser Events for local & national charities & donates time & services

*Promotes Australian Line Dancing on a local, national and international level

*Does demonstrations, workshops & classes, choreographer, coach, competitor & judge 


Robyn Groot 

*Teaches for free at the U3A for over 55's every week

*Fundraisers for charities, having raised over $70,000 in the last few years

*Member of the NSW Ball committee

*Attends Relay for Life (Cancer Council) every year since 2001 & has raised over $97,000

*Encourages & teaches disabled students, including one who is blind

*Stands in for other local instructors at need

*Runs 3 workshops a year locally plus others nationally

*Regular columist for Jan Wyllie's "The Aussie Linedance Mag" 


Joshua Talbot 

*Member of the NSW Ball committee

*Attended numerous club & interstate fundraising events

*Raised $3,700 for Ronald McDonald House & $180 for the Leukaemia Foundation

*Steps in for other local instructors, running their classes 

2015-2016 Winners

Australian Line Dancer of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner : Donna & Rhys Pearce

Finalists: Kate Smith & Stacey Robinson, Kim Pemberton, Chris Watson, Pauline Greenwood, Maria Smith

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner: Love Sweet Love - Anne Herd

Finalists: Heidi - Jan Wyllie, Thinkin' Country - Simon Ward, Trouble with the Treble - Maddison Glover, Turn The Beat Up - Maddison Glover

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Twists & Turns - Maddison Glover

Finalists: Andante Andante - Stephen Patterson, Baby I'm Amazed - Maddison Glover, Marvin Gaye - Josh Talbot, Tuesday Blues - Simon Ward

International Dance of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Ticket to the Blues - Niels Poulsen

Finalists: Darlin' Hold My Hand - Neville Fitzgerald & Julie Harris, Fireball - Kate Sala, Heavenly Cha - Dee Musk, The Bomp - Kim Ray

Australian Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Simon Ward

Finalists: Josh Talbot, Maddison Glover, Mark Simpkin, Stephen Patterson

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Rachael McEnaney

Finalists: Darren Bailey, Dee Musk, Niels Poulsen, Ria Vos

Australian Teacher of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Tom Glover

Finalists: Brett Jenkins, Chris Watson, Maddison Glover, Michelle Fong, Stephen Paterson

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Aussie Dance Sheets/Line Dance Sydney

Finalists: Australian Line Dancer, Dancin' Lines, Mayworth, Southern Cross

2014-2015 Winners

Australian Line Dancer of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner: Maddison Glover

Finalists: Donna & Rhys Pearce, Jan Wyllie, Janene Lawson, Jenny Smith, Pauline Greenwood

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner: Trouble With The Treble - Maddison Glover

Finalists: Blue Finger Jive - Carl Sullivan, Heartaches and Honky Tonks - Bill Larson, Over The Rainbow Swing - Gordon Elliott, Popcorn - Tim Gauci 

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Geronimo - Brett Jenkins & Joshua Talbot

Finalists: Free - Travis Taylor & Adrian Lefebour, Priscilla - Maddison Glover, Teenage Dreamin' - Maddison Glover, You Ruin Me - Michael Vera Lobos

International Dance of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: No Man's Land - Ria Vos

Finalists: Alcazar - Robbie McGowan Hickie & Karl-Harry Winson, Raggle Taggle Gypsy O - Maggie Gallagher, Tick Tock Two - Rachael McEnaney, Walkin' On Air - Amy Glass & Simon Ward

Australian Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Anne Herd

Finalists: Brett Jenkins, Joshua Talbot, Maddison Glover, Simon Ward

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Rachael McEnaney

Finalists: Dee Musk, HKarl Harry Winson, Niels Poulsen, Ria Vos

Australian Teacher of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Chris Watson

Finalists: Brett Jenkins, Chris Herbing, Michelle Fong, Sandy Kerrigan

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Aussie Dance Sheets/Line Dance Sydney

Finalists: Kickin' Country Line Dancers (K&M Smith), Lassoo Line Dance (Sandy Kerrigan), Line Dance Stephen Patterson, Victorian Line Dance Association 

2013-2014 Winners

Australian Line Dancer of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner: Chris Watson

Finalists: Alison Johnstone, Brett Jenkins, Maddison Glover, Maria Smith, Pauline Greenwood, Robyn Groot, Stacey Robinson

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner: Rocket To The Sun - Maddison Glover

Finalists: Alive - Noel Bradey, Baby Don't Rush - Tim Gauci, Boogie Shoes - Time Gauci, Loch Lomond - Barbara Hile

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Cry - Travis Taylor

Finalists: Big Country Sky - Rosalie Mackay, Blurred Line - Linda Wolf, County Stars - Michael Vera Lobos, Heavens Questions - Tom & Maddison Glover

International Dance of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Wagon Wheel Rock - Yvonne Anderson

Finalists: Blurred Lines - Rachael McEnaney, Gleefully There - Rachael McEnaney, No Mans Land - Ria Vos, Turn Away - David Ian Blakely & Paul Linda James

Australian Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Simon Ward

Finalists: Michael Vera Lobos, Stephen Patterson, Tim Gauci, Travis Taylor

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Ria Vos

Finalists: Dee Musk, Joey Warren, Rachael McEnaney, Robbie McGowan Hickie

Australian Teacher of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Gordon Elliott

Finalists: Brett Jenkins, Chris Herbing, Michael Vera Lobos, Stephen Patterson

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Aussie Dance Sheets/Line Dance Sydney

Finalists: Lasso Line Dancing (Sandy Kerrigan), Runaround Sioux, Victorian Line Dance Association, Westlakes Line Dancers (Robyn Groot) 

2012 Winners

Australian Line Dancer of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner: Maria Smith

Finalists: Keith Davies, Liz Collett, Robyn Groot, Sandy Kerrigan

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner: Happy Dance - Jan Wyllie

Finalists: 16 Tons - Michael Vera Lobos, Aiko Shaiko - Jan Wyllie, Heart of the World - Noel Bradey, Shine On - Jan Wyllie

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Beautiful In My Eyes - Simon Ward

Finalists: A Thousand Years - Bill Larson, A Thousand Years - Michael Vera Lobos, Bang Bang - Simon Ward & Rachael McEnaney, Dreamers - Tom Glover

International Dance of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Domino - Rachael McEnaney

Finalists: Half Past Nothin' - Fitzgerald & Harris, Have You Ever Seen The Rain - Dee Musk, La Luna - Peter Metelnick & Alison Biggs, Rock Paper Scissors - Maggie Gallagher

Australian Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Simon Ward

Finalists: Jan Wyllie, Michael Vera Lobos, Sandy Kerrigan, Tom Glover

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Rachael McEnaney

Finalists: Debbie McLaughlin, Maggid Gallagher, Ria Vos, Robbie McGowan Hickie

Australian Teacher of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Noel Bradey

Finalists: Alison Johnstone, Brett Jenkins, Gordon Elliott, Michael Vera Lobos

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Aussie Dance Sheets/Line Dance Sydney

Finalists: Dare 2 Dance Tamworth (Chris Watson), Lassoo Line Dancing (Sandy Kerrigan), Red Hot & Country (Kelvin Dale & Kathryn Sloan), Westlake Line Dancers (Robyn Groot) 

2011 Winners

Australian Line Dancer of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner: Chris Watson

Finalists: Maria Smith, Robyn Groote, Sandy Kerrigan, Tom Glover

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner: Beethoven Boogie - Gordon Elliott

Finalists: Dance In The Rain - Keith Davies, Love Really Hurts - Gordon Elliott, Love Sick You - Chris Watson

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Man Of My Word - Mitchell & Hughes

Finalists: A Perfect Day - Simon Ward, Dreamers - Tom Glover, Satisfied - Linda Burgess

International Dance of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Alabama Slammin - Rachael McEnaney

Finalists: All Of Me - Maggie Gallagher, Burlesque - Norm Gifford, I'm No Good - Rachael McEnaney

Australian Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Simon Ward

Finalists: Linda Burgess, Lu Olsen, Sandy Kerrigan

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Rachael McEnaney

Finalists: Jo & John Kinser, Kim Ray, Maggie Gallagher

Australian Teacher of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Liz Collett & Tom Glover (tie)

Finalists: Chris Herbing, Sandy Kerrigan

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Aussie Dance Sheets/Line Dance Sydney

Finalists: Australian Line Dancer, Bootscooting Devils, Lassoo 

2010 Winners

Australian Line Dancer of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner: Alison Johnstone

Finalists: Darren Mitchell, Kevin & Maria Smith, Robyn Groot, Tom Glover

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Winner: If I Knew Then - Tom Glover

Finalists:Flip Fops - Darren Mitchell, Notting Hill - Sandy Kerrigan, Peppy Toe - Jan Wyllie

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Mr Whoever You Are - Stephen Paterson 

Finalists: Alejandro - Sandy Kerrigan, Spellbound - Chris Watson, Those Less Fortunate - Olsen & Langton

International Dance of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Rah Rah Oh La La - Jo & John Kinser

Finalists: Chica Boom Boom - Vicki Morris, Cry Me Out - Malene Jakobsen, Rhyme or Reason - Rachael McEnaney

Australian Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Sandy Kerrigan

Finalists:Gordon Elliott, Lu Olsen, Travis Taylor

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Jo & John Kinser

Finalists: Luke Watson, Rachael McEnaney, Robbie McGowan Hickie

Australian Teacher of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Kate Simpkin

Finalists: Chris Watson, Chris Herbing, Gordon Elliott, Sandy Kerrigan

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Aussie Dance Sheets/Line Dance Sydney

Finalists: Lassoo Sandy Kerrigan, Northern Riders, Westlakes

2009 Winners

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Nothin' Without You - Ann Herd

Finalists: Me & God - Sandy Kerrigan, Back in Waltz Style - Gordon Elliott, Love Crime - Gordon Elliott

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Poker Face - Sandy Kerrigan

Finalists: Let's Swing - Terry Hogan, Cowgirls Don't Cry - Bill Larson, The Climb - Karen Jennings

International Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

Winner: Go Mamma Go - K Sala & R Hickie

Finalists: Galway Girls - Chris Hodson, La Secret - Robbie McGowan Hickie, Jesse James - Rachael McEnaney

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

Winner: Chris Watson

Finalists: Stephen Paterson, Kate Simpkin, Gordon Elliott

Australian Choreographer of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Travis Taylor

Finalists: Gordon Elliott, Sandy Kerrigan, Tom Glover

International Choreographer of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Robbie McGowan Hickie

Finalists: Maggie Gallagher, Kate Sala, Peter Metelnick

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Bootscootin' Western Sydney

Finalists: Westlakes, Dancin' Down Under, Dare 2 Dance, Northern Riders

2008 Winners

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Dance Our Way - Peter & Liz Heath

Finalists: Two Steppin' Blue - Tracie Lee, Rio - Carol McKee

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Everlasting Love - Jennifer Hughes

Finalists: God Must Be Busy - Tim Gauci, Winner At A Losing Game - Taylor & Simpkin

International Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

Winner: Out Of The Blue - Luke Watson

Finalists: Firecracker - Robert Lindsay, My Veronica - Metelnick & Biggs

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

Winner: Chris Watson

Finalists: Stephen Paterson, Gordon Elliott

Australian Choreographer of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Mark Simpkin

Finalists: Tim Gauci, Sandy Kerrigan

International Choreographer of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Luke Watson

Finalists: Maggie Gallagher, Robbie McGowan Hickie

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Bootscootin' Western Sydney

Finalists: Dancin' Down Under, Southern Cross

2007 Winners

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: It Hurt's - Gordon Elliott

Finalists: An Irish Waltz - Jan Wyllie, Dancing In The Tub - Sandy Kerrigan

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Winner: Champagne On Ice - Michael Vera Lobos

Finalists: Someone 2 Love - Tim Gauci, If Only - Tracie Lee, Cowboy Up! - Tim Gauci

International Dance of the Year

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

Winner: Don't Feel Like Dancing - Patricia Stott

Finalists: A Gigolo - Robbie McGowan Hickie, Get Your Feet Down - M Chandonnet, Cherry Poppin - Fitzgerald & Harris

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

Winner: Tracie Lee

Finalists: Stephen Paterson, Chris Watson

Australian Choreographer of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Tim Gauci

Finalists: Sandy Kerrigan, Tracie Lee, Mark Simpkin

International Choreographer of the Year

Australian Line Dance Personality of the Year

International Choreographer of the Year

Winner: Robbie McGowan Hickie

Finalists: Maggie Gallagher, Neville Fitzgerald

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Australian Line Dance Website of the Year

Winner: Bootscootin' Western Sydney

Finalists: Dance Fever (Tracie Lee), Dancin Down Under, Northern Riders

2006 Winners

2006 Winners

2006 Winners

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance: I Gotta Brand New Girlfriend - Tim Gauci

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance: Hoe Down - J Lamb & A  Lefebour

International Dance: Come Tomorrow - Michele Perron

Australian Line Dance Website: Bootscootin' Western Sydney

Australian Choreographer: Mark Simpkin

International Choreographer: Michele Perron

Australian Linedance Personality: Gordon Elliott

2005 Winners

2006 Winners

2006 Winners

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance: Walk On - Chris Watson & Brett Jenkins

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance: Birmingham - Karen Jennings

International Dance: Ready to Fly - Robbie McGowan Hickie

Australian Line Dance Website: Runaround Sioux

Australian Choreographer: Chris Watson

International Choreographer: Rachael McEnaney

Australian Linedance Personality: Gordon Elliott

2004 Winners

2006 Winners

2004 Winners

Australian Beginner/Improver Dance: Jump In - Chris Watson

Australian Intermediate/Advanced Dance: Sway - Carl Sullivan

International Dance: Slow Burn - Robinson & Hunyadi

Australian Line Dance Website: Bootscootin' Western Sydney

2003 Winners

2003 Winners

2004 Winners

Australian Dance of the Year: One Heart - Chris Watson

International Dance of the Year: Shakatak - Kate Sala

Australian Line Dance Website: Dancin' Downunder

2002 Winners

2003 Winners

2002 Winners

Australian Dance of the Year: Someone Like You - Michael Vera Lobos

International Dance of the Year: Evergreen - Karen Hunn

Australian Line Dance Website: Dancin' Downunder

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