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Dateline: 8th April, 2007
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has announcde the results of the 2007 Phyllis Bedells Bursary. A prominent event in the Academy's calendar, this year's Bursary took place at Academy headquarters on Sunday 25th March, 2007. Sharing this year's Bursary are 16 year old Rex Wheeler (Elmhurst School for Dance) and 15 year old Georgina Connolly (Royal Ballet School). Both candidates received £500 to further their training in the Academy's method. Candidates faced the challenge of taking a class with Rachel Hunt PDTD teacher, rehearsing set and repertoire variations and performing in front of an audience. Connolly said, "Participation in the Phyllis Bedells Award was a most rewarding day. It was wonderful to meet the Artistic Director of the RAD, Lynn Wallis, who enabled us to relax as we placed our solos. All of the students who entered were delightful to talk to and throughout the day there was a lovely atmosphere. I went into the competition just to enjoy it and gain from the experience with no expectation of winning. It was therefore a tremendous surprise to be the joint winner with Rex Wheeler." Wheeler commented, "I very much enjoyed taking part in the Phyllis Bedells Bursary this year. I took part in the event last year so I'm delighted that my dedication has paid off. I will be putting the Bursary money towards furthering my future in dance and look forward to an exciting career ahead." Jean Bedells, chair of the judging panel and daughter of Phyllis Bedells, was joined by RAD Dual Examiner June Mitchell and internationally acclaimed choreographer Christopher Hampson. She said, "The judges congratulate the students on having received the desired standard and wish them well for their future." The Phyllis Bedells Bursary provides young dancers with the opportunity to perform in the renowned Genée studio at Academy headquarters in front of an international audience. The Bursary is mamed in honour of Phyllis Bedells, a founder member and former Vice President of the Academy. Previous winners have gone on to become Genée International Ballet Competition bronze, silver and gold medallists and to dance with the Australian Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, English National Ballet, London City Ballet, Maurice Béjart and the Royal Ballet. Please note that all three Archive indices are very long and will therefore take some time to download.
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