Australia's Got Talent

Aaron Smyth was one of the finalists appearing in the  final of Australia's Got Talent 2008.

He was one of only four people selected by the show's panel of judges to advance to the finals, where he competed with four more performers chosen by the public for the $250,000 grand prize.

"I was really nervous when I got out there on stage but then I was so excited and relieved when they put me through to the next round," said Smyth.

"At first I was daunted to audition for the show, but I'm glad I did because it's given me lots of exposure and performance opportunities."

The talented 16-year-old recently was accepted into the prestigious American Ballet Theatre's Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School and will start his year of professional training in September.

"Afterwards, I will hopefully be accepted into the actual ballet company," he said.

Aaron was born and raised on the Gold Coast and attended All Saints Anglican School.

As a six-year-old he practiced gymnastics but after attending his sister's dance class he was hooked.

Smyth trained in ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary dance at the Ransley Ballet School and with Dianne Talbot.

His talents have been recognised from a young age, with him winning many awards at eisteddfods and starring in productions such as Footloose and West Side Story.

In 2007 he won the $6000 first prize in the Society of Art Dance's major ballet competition. He used the money to fund his audition for the ABT.

Aaron would like to Thank

McDonalds Australia
Encouragement Award of $5000 - 2008.

Therese Meyer
For her Kindness and Generosity.

The Sydney Eisteddfod

The Gold Coast Eisteddfod

All Saints Anglican School

 

About Me

Aaron Smyth is a dancer on the verge of an amazing career, with an engaging charisma & stage presence.

He was born  & raised on Australia's Gold Coast, he attended All Saints Anglican School & started dancing at the age of eight after watching his sister do Jazz Class. 

He had the  strength & flexibility from learning gymnastics, & a very natural talent which he has developed today.

 Aaron has been trained in all Styles of dance & has been awarded the RAD Solo Seal Award & most recently he was a top 4 finalist in Australia’s Got Talent 2008. 

He has competed in many competitions worldwide but his most coveted, was when he won the Gold Medal (not always awarded) & the Bravo Audience Choice Award at the Genee International Ballet Competition in Toronto, Canada last August.