Contemporary Ballet Artist

Finalist Selection
A number of dancers are then selected to progress to the final stage. These finalists:

• Receive video resources to learn the remaining two solos (for a total of three contrasting works)
  
  

• Participate in a workshop day focused on coaching and refining their performance of all three solos, working directly with the choreographers
  
  

Final Performance
Finalists perform all three solos live in a theatre setting before a panel of expert adjudicators. In addition to the solo performances, dancers take part in a short group presentation developed in collaboration with a guest choreographer.

One of the three solos is curated from our sister competition, Contemporary Ballet Choreographer, with the remaining works created by guest choreographers. 

Adjudication and Recognition

Dancers are assessed based on technical strength, interpretative quality, and overall performance. Awards are given on individual merit, and there is no fixed number of prizes or rankings. This approach allows for a more personalised recognition of achievement, focusing on artistic development rather than comparative placement.

Categories (may be subject to change to suit the number of applicants)

Juniors
Approx. age  14-16
Scottish  S3-S4,  English Year 10-11 

Seniors
Approx. age 16 and over
Scottish S5+, English Year 12+

There is no upper age limit; however, competitors must not hold or have held a full-time professional contract.

Finals

Performance of 3 contrasting solos, and participation in the group presentation ‘Together’

·       Neo-classical/Modern Ballet

·       Contemporary Ballet

·       Contemporary

Entry fee - £160

Includes access to online videos and live coaching sessions with the choreographers, performance of 3 solos and participation in the group performance.