De Valois Award for Outstanding Achievement Richard Sherrington Award for Best Female Dancer Dancing Times Award for Best Male Dancer Best Choreography (Classical) Best Choreography (Modern) Patron's Award Best Foreign Dance Company Spotlight Award, Female Artist (Modern) Spotlight Award, Male Artist (Modern) Spotlight Award, Female Artist (Classical) Spotlight Award, Male Artist (Classical) Company Prize for Outstanding Repertoire (Modern) Company Prize for Outstanding Repertoire (Classical)   Stop Press - 14 December 2007 The 2007 winner is: Darcey Bussell The Patron’s Award is given to an individual or organization that has significantly furthered the cause of dance in the UK. The recipient of the Award is chosen by legendary ballerina Dame Beryl Grey, Patron of the National Dance Awards. Darcey Bussell, currently touring her latest show Viva La Diva, has been Britain’s favourite ballerina for the last twenty years. She has raised awareness of dance through her performances with The Royal Ballet and through her many public appearances. The Awards Committee and Dame Beryl wish to recognise her talent, her professionalism and her contribution to raising the profile of dance in this country. For more information see our Press Release Picture credits Strictly Come Dancing © BBC TV winners of the award in 2006 All text is © copyright of the Critics' Circle / National Dance Awards.