2023 Adjudicator

Kiara Watkin

 Born and raised in North Queensland, Kiara studied all genres of performing arts that included classical ballet, modern jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, acrobatics, speech and drama, music theatre and voice. She competed successfully in competitions around Australia and New Zealand. 
Upon graduating, she relocated to Melbourne to pursue her career as a professional dancer. Kiara attained her Advanced Diploma in Dance at the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet and her Diploma in Music Theatre under the direction of Kelly Aykers. She has performed around the world in many theatre productions, music videos, television commercials and at corporate events. Her highlight has been performing at theme parks across Asia including Genting Skyworlds and at Legoland Malaysia. 
Kiara has studied film/television and modelling which saw her appearing in TV shows such as ‘Neighbours’ and ‘The Doctor Blake Mysteries.’ Kiara also represented Australia in London at ‘Top Model Worldwide.’ 
Kiara is now a devoted dance teacher and adjudicator, having taught and adjudicated all around Australia. Kiara absolutely loves the performing arts industry and passing on her knowledge, experience and passion to the next generation of performers.