Modern dance
Modern and contemporary dance contests 2026
Modern, contemporary, lyrical
Modern and contemporary dance contests are the largest segment of the Italian calendar: soloists, duets and groups perform before panels of choreographers, with prizes in scholarships and workshops.
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Modern dance styles
The styles recognised by the main organisers' rules.
ModernContemporaryLyrical jazzModern jazzMusicalFusion
Categories and levels
How competitions are organised.
Categories
Soloist
Duet
Group
Formation
Production
Levels
Introductory
Junior 1/2
Senior
Advanced
Upcoming competitions
Typical season: January — July.
Modern dance city by city
The areas with the most events in this discipline.
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Frequently asked questions
The most searched answers about Modern dance competitions.
How does a modern dance contest work?
Soloists, duets and groups enter by age category and level and perform a routine before a panel of choreographers, who award a score. At the end the top-ranked dancers in each category receive prizes, often scholarships.
How long is a routine?
Usually 1:30 for soloists and up to 4:00 for groups, but the limits are set out in each contest’s rules.
How are scholarships awarded?
The judges point out the most deserving dancers and the organiser awards workshops or scholarships at partner academies.
Does my school need certification?
For federation contests, yes; for open contests, entering through a school or a teacher is enough.
Running a dance contest?
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