Artistic Director Lynne Hanton OAM, founder of the Australian Dance Academy in 1974 and the ballet company, known today as Duprada Dance Company in 1984, has been awarded in two award categories at this year’s NT Performing Arts Awards – for Inspiring Educator and Ultimate Legend. Speaking with 8CCC’s Kate Lyons-Dawson about the journey she took to the awards, Lynne shared some of her own inspiration and philosophy in approaching the challenging world of dance.
To get a sense of all the hard work behind Lynne and Duprada, you can experience the performance of Peter Pan on 28 & 29 November at Araluen Arts Centre.
The 2025 NTPAAs, held on 18 November 2025 at the Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre (GYRACC) in Katherine honoured artistic excellence and community impact across the Northern Territory’s performing arts industry, spanning theatre, dance, music, circus, and comedy.
Congratulations to the 60+ nominees, as well as all the finalists!
All photos: Georgia Politis Photography