The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) announce the medallists of The Fonteyn 2024 competition.
The Gold medal was won by Antonia Maria Cramb aged 18 from Perthshire, Scotland, trained by Kerry Livingstone and Faculty of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, currently training at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The Silver medal was won by Lydia Hough aged 18 from North Lincolcnshire, UK, trained by Beverley Spencer, Sebnem Önal and Viviana Durante, currently training at English National Ballet School. Lydia also received the Margot Fonteyn Audience Choice Award.
The Bronze medal was won by: Alfie-Lee Hall aged 18 from Cheshire, UK, trained by Denise Whiteman and Elmhurst Ballet School Artistic Staff, currently training at Elmhurst Ballet School and Ernesto Young aged 17 from Australia, trained by Hilary Kaplan and Archibald McKenzie, currently training at Alegria Dance Studios.
RAD Artistic Director Alexander Campbell said: “Congratulations to all The Fonteyn 2024 medallists and candidates. It’s been a true pleasure watching you grow throughout the week, and we hope that you have made memories to be treasured forever.
We would also like to send our warmest thanks to The Fonteyn 2024 esteemed judging panel, faculty and producer Lynn Wallis for joining us this week. Thank you for sharing your expertise and for supporting and inspiring all the candidates.”