Adjudicator 2021
Lucy Robertson
Originally from Hobart Tasmania, Lucy is a 2015 Graduate of the University Of Tasmania, gaining an Associate Degree In Music Studies, majoring in voice. Whilst at UTAS Lucy was trained under the guidance of Jane Edwards, Australia’s leading Soprano. Lucy then relocated to Victoria where she attended Federation University Australia, BAPA, Ballarat Performing Arts as well as training under the guidance of Jason Coleman, Ministry Of Dance, completing a Musical Theatre Diploma along with a Certificate IV Dance Teaching and Management and Certificate III in Dance. Lucy’s dance qualifications include ‘Federal Association of Teachers of Dance’ (FATD) syllabus and Royal Academy Of Dance (RAD) Ballet Exams.
Lucy has over 20 years’ experience within the Performing Arts Industry. Specialising in multiple genres of performing arts that include, Tap, Jazz, Classical Ballet, Neo-classical, Lyrical/Contemporary, Hip-hop/Urban, Acrobatics, Musical Theatre, Drama and Voice.
Lucy has competed successfully as a performer and choreographer in competitions around Australia and New Zealand obtaining two major choreography awards, ‘Best Choreography Award’ and ‘Most Outstanding Choreographer.’ She is represented by The Ministry Of Entertainment, working professionally within the industry with credits including stage shows, television appearances, corporate events, commercial gigs, fashion shows and theatre restaurants. Lucy has performed in a wide range of Musical Theatre Productions in both leading roles and supporting roles. Productions include ‘Guys and Dolls,’ ‘Oliver,’ ‘Edwin Drood’ and ‘Oklahoma’ to name a few. Lucy was an inaugural member of David Whynam’s Company, ‘Tap Rhythm,’ and recently contracted to Princess Cruises as an international dancer/singer.
After developing works in and out of Australia Lucy’s key focus is to adjudicate, educate and inspire the next generation of young performers. She has a strong passion and knowledge for the industry and looks forward to guiding and nurturing performers of all ages.
Lucy would like to thank the Launceston Festival Of Dance for this opportunity and can't wait to see the talent on display.
Scribe 2021
Pippa Robertson
Pippa has been exposed to the performing arts industry for 28 years. Pippa has a sound knowledge of genres and experience when it comes to documenting and scribing for professionals within the working industry. Pippa has been an active member of many boards, eisteddfods and dance companies in Southern Tasmania. She has an ongoing passion for the performing arts, and thanks the Launceston Festival of Dance for this opportunity.
Past Adjudicators
1992 Roslyn Boothroyd
1993 Robyn McCarthy
1994 Lorraine Dawson
1995 Peter Stock
1996 Christine Waters
1997 Brian Nolan & Wendy Russell-Clarke
1998 Diane Talbot & Michelle Whitford
1999 Christine McCarthy
2000 Sheila Laing
2001 Christine Denny
2002 Wendy Russell-Clarke
2003 Roslyn Boothroyd
2004 Lisa Fernance
2005 Marilyn Morrison
2006 Wendy Laraghy
2007 Loretta Bertei
2008 Ann Butler
2009 Barbara Komazec
2010 Darren Disney
2011 Susan Martin
2012 Christine McCarthy
2013 Fleur Harlick
2014 Donna Lierse
2015 Nathan Sheens & Grant Dale
2016 Keith Hawley & Katie Kermond
2017 Lisa Maloney
2018 Drew Anthony & Nicky Manego
2019 Lisa Fernance & Summer Till
2020 No Competition due to Covid-19 Pandemic