For ballet dancers, joining an international ballet competition can open the door to fame and glory because the jurors who are usually well known in the field will notice them and help them to be more successful in the industry.
If you are planning to join an international ballet competition, you must familiarize yourself with everything about it so you will know which category to join, what are the requirements and what is the training that you have to undergo.
The first thing that you can do is to surf the Internet and visit various international ballet competition sites. By doing this, you will get a general idea about the things that you should do to qualify for a certain category. Most international ballet competitions require applicants not less than thirteen years old for amateur category and ballet dancers aging 28 and above for the professional category. Applicants must have attended a reputable ballet school because a recommendation from the director or teacher is required. Strict and large international ballet competitions may require photos and videotaped performances of the applicants for screening. The applicants are also required to pay for a certain amount for an audition.
World's Most Popular International Ballet Competitions
After learning the basic guidelines in joining an international ballet competition, you must also have general knowledge about the most popular ballet competitions worldwide.
One of the most prestigious international ballet competitions is the USA International Ballet Competition held in Jackson, Mississippi every four years. This competition is famous because it serves as a "stepping stone" for a dancer's career since the competitors are the best dancers, mentors, and directors across the globe that engage in an "Olympic style" of contest for two weeks.
Equally-famous Varna International Ballet Competition is also one of the most sought after competitions in the world because it is held annually and highlights not only ballet but also categories in the modern and classical dances. The New York International Ballet Competition, on the other hand, is also among the best competitions because is it only held every three years and features a unique format in the competition proper.
Other prestigious international ballet competitions include the International Ballet Competition of Budapest held bi-annually, the Prix De Lausanne, the Helsinki International Ballet Competition held every four years, Paris International Dance Competition also held bi-annually, Moscow International Ballet Competition, St. Petersburg International Ballet Competition, Japan International Ballet & Modern Dance Competition and the Maya International Ballet Competition.
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