Competition

After the Competition, please address all enquiries or requests to the address: info(at)balcomphel.fi. Our office will be open till the end of June 2009. 

The competition will be held in three qualifying rounds. The order of appearance on stage will be determined randomly by drawing numbers. The programme consists of both classical ballet and modern dance.

In the Helsinki International Ballet Competition men and women will be judged separately and in two divisions:

• junior division (age 15-18)
• senior division (age 19-25)

Juniors present two variations from the classical 19th century ballet repertoire and seniors can choose either pas de deux or two variations. Part of the competitors will be eliminated, and the semi-finalists will proceed to round II.

One contemporary ballet fragment lasting no less than 3 minutes nor more than 6 minutes. The choreography must consist of new and modern elements. After the elimination the finalists will proceed to round III.

1. One pas de deux or two variations from the classical ballet repertoire from the 19th or 20th century, lasting no more than 10/6 minutes.

2. One contemporary ballet fragment created after 2000, lasting no more than 6 minutes.

The winners will be performing a programme chosen by the international jury. The prizes will be awarded during the gala evening. After the Gala the evening continues with a buffet.

All performances will be held at the Finnish National Opera House