Dancers find success at Forbes Eisteddfod

Kristen Woods said it was an enjoyable nine days of dance starting on Saturday, July 13 with the 8yrs and under and finishing with the group sections.

"A highlight of the Eisteddfod was the bond that developed between all of the competitors and parents that have travelled from all over to attend our Forbes Eisteddfod."

"They have formed some wonderful friendships and are very supportive of each [other] backstage," Ms Woods said.

Ms Woods said Forbes Eisteddfod pride themselves in supporting this friendly atmosphere during the event.

The Eisteddfod committee and competitors thoroughly enjoyed having Nicky Manego come down from Brisbane to adjudicate this year.

"Nicky was very knowledgeable across all styles and was full of great advice for the performers. They enjoyed taking the Scholarship classes and learning from her as well as her kind personality she demonstrated as she watched them perform on stage," Ms Woods said.

The Eisteddfod committee would like to extend thanks to all sponsors and volunteers that assisted with the running of the Eisteddfod. A special mention to Karen Glennan who was there everyday for dance and the music sections at town hall.

Some of the major award recipients include:

Most Entertaining Group - Kristen's Dance Studio (Forbes)

Most Outstanding Dancer Overall - Eloise Harrison (Orange)

Open Age Encouragement Award - Emily Delaney (Orange)

Open Jazz Scholarship - Fletcher Browne (Forbes)

Alison Woods Memorial Classical Scholarship - Lily Garbett (Griffith)

14yrs Most Promising - Claudia Horan (Orange)

14yrs Encouragement Award - Lauren Neilsen (Forbes)

12yrs Most Promising - Eloise Harrison (Orange)

12yrs Encouragement Award - Olivia Rickie (Sydney)

12yrs Classical Scholarship - Emily Ragg (Forbes)

12yrs Jazz Scholarship - Madison Brooking (Orange)

10yrs Most Promising - Claire Taylor (Wallerawang)

10yrs Encouragement Award - Ruby Holt (Cootamundra)

8yrs Encouragement Award - Addison Day (Cootamundra)