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Photo Credit: Virginia Trudeau & Deedee Sherman
The World Ballet Competition – (WBC) - is geared towards professionally oriented dancers and is open to Individuals, Pas de Deux or Ensembles of all nationalities; granted that they comply with all rules and regulations of the World Ballet Competition. Dancer's age for each category will be determined as of January 1st of the competition year.
In order to maintain the quality and prestige of the competition, each competitor is screened via video audition prior to being accepted to compete in the World Ballet Competition. For more information on the video audition CLICK HERE.
Competition Divisions: There are two divisions, Individual and Group. Competitors may enter into each division.
Individual Division:
Group Division: Ensemble Category (Ages 10 - 22)
Repertoire: The competitor’s performance consists of Classical Ballet Solos and/or Pas de Deux (selected from the WBC Repertoire List) and Contemporary pieces (free choice) choreographed after the year 2003. Contemporary refers to Neoclassical, Modern, Lyrical and/or Jazz styles. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from competition.
Competition Rounds: All competitors will compete in at least one eliminating round of competition. Competitors with the highest scores will advance to next round (if applicable) and will be eligible to win cash awards and/or other prizes.
ALL ROUNDS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND BROADCAST LIVE VIA INTERNET.
Judging: Competitors will be judged by a seven member, international jury panel elected by the WBC Organizing Committee. Competitors will be judged twice by each jury member – 1st score for technical merit and 2nd for the artistic interpretation. The lowest and the highest scores of both technical merit and artistic interpretation will be dropped and the remaining five scores will be averaged. For the Ensemble Category judging will be based on synchronization/execution and artistry.
Time Limit: Competitors will be penalized for surpassing the required time limit.
Performance Order: The order of each competitor’s stage appearance is determined by a drawing of numbers, lottery style. Numbers will be drawn one day prior to the competitor’s first performance.
Publicity & Participation: Accepted competitors must ensure that they have the choreography and music rights to perform the contemporary pieces. Featured Performers in Special Events - Besides the “Gala of the Stars” performance, other events may be scheduled throughout the Orlando area during the competition. Participants performing in any special events must agree to waive all fees and royalties. Performers featured in any events will be selected by the Jury panel. Any competitor may be selected to perform, regardless of scores. Prizes & Awards: Medals, cash, scholarships, titles, diplomas and other prizes will be awarded to all Competition Categories. Only one prize of $10,000 (Grand Prix) will be awarded to an outstanding Male, Female, Pas de Deux or Group (Contingent upon a Jury decision). A Grand Prix recipient will be retired from all awards with WBC future competitions. Competitors who receive prizes (medals) and return to compete in subsequent competitions will only be awarded a prize if they exceed their original award. Medal Eligibility:
“Gala of the Stars”: ALL Competitors will be offered a FREE ticket to the “Gala of the Stars” performance. |
