The 2000 Award followed a different format from the first Peter Darrell Choreographic Award, held in conjunction with Scottish Ballet, at Glasgow's Mitchell Theatre in Autumn 1998.

In 2000, the on-the-night judging was replaced by a selection panel - Kim Brandstrup, Gill Clarke, Elaine McDonald OBE and Janet Smith - who assessed applications on past achievements and future proposals, and chose two winners, Liz Roche and Jan De Schynkel. They have created work with dancers of Scottish Dance Theatre and, as part of the Award, Kim Brandstrup, Artistic Director of ARC Dance Company, has been available to both choreographers in a mentoring role.

Choreography requires creative and flexible thinking and we hope this has been reflected in our approach to The Peter Darrell Choreographic Award. This year's new format stemed from a feedback session held with the 1998 short-listed choreographers, the Award mentor, assessors and judging panel.

Without the support of an award from the Scottish Arts Council National Lottery Fund, as well as grants and donations from many other organisations and individuals, the Peter Darrell Choreographic Award would have remained but a dream, and we are immensely grateful to everyone who has contributed to its creation and success.

The Peter Darrell Trust gratefully acknowledges support from:

Scottish Arts Council National Lottery Fund
Edinburgh City Council
Blue Peach Creative Communication