Classical ballet
Classical ballet competitions 2026
Repertoire and variations
Academic competitions follow the classical repertoire: set variations, pas de deux and free pieces judged by panels of directors and teachers. Venues are historic theatres, and the awards include auditions for academies.
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upcoming Classical ballet event
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past Classical ballet events
Ballerina en pointe — photo by Loadmaster, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Classical ballet styles
The styles recognised by the main organisers' rules.
Classical repertoireFree variationsPas de deuxNeoclassicalPointe / Demi-pointe
Categories and levels
How competitions are organised.
Categories
Set variation
Free variation
Pas de deux
Academic group
Levels
1st year
2nd/3rd year
Junior
Senior
Pre-professional
Upcoming competitions
Typical season: February — June.
Classical ballet city by city
The areas with the most events in this discipline.
Other disciplines
Frequently asked questions
The most searched answers about Classical ballet competitions.
Which variations are required?
They are set by each competition’s rules, with the list of set variations by age group: the rules are usually attached to the event page.
Can I enter without an academy?
Yes, by registering through a teacher. Some pre-professional categories, however, require a letter of recommendation.
Are there related auditions?
Many competitions host academy directors who award scholarships and auditions: the organiser announces judges and prizes in the competition rules.
Running a dance contest?
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