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Contemporary Ballet Choreographer aims to encourage choreographers and provide a platform for new works. There are three category choices - Neo-Classical, Contemporary Ballet and Contemporary. Choreographers can choose which categories and the number of solos they wish to enter. There are no age limits or experience level required and both students and professionals are encouraged to enter.
For 2024/25 we are seeking entries for solos with a length of 1:45 -2:30 minutes.
Stage One
Video Submission
Choreographers are invited to submit their work via a streaming platform link such as YouTube or Vimeo. A panel of expert adjudicators award medals based on individual merits, with no predetermined number of medals given.
Gold Medal
Exceptional use of choreographic elements and interpretation of the genre
Silver Medal
Excellent use of choreographic elements and interpretation of the genre
Bronze Medal
Good use of choreographic elements and interpretation of the genre
Medal winners and their work will be featured on social media, and financial awards offered to all choreographers invited to move forward to stage two.
Stage Two
Live Performance
Invited work is performed by dancers entered in our sister event ‘Contemporary Ballet Artist’. Choreographers receive a financial award and are invited to provide (paid) group coaching classes either live or online, to ensure the integrity of their work. At the CBA finals, the chosen pieces are performed live on stage by each finalist, and the winning performances receive additional opportunities as made available by our sponsors.
Categories
Our definitions and what we are looking for
Neo-Classical/Modern Ballet
Uses classical ballet techniques and steps in a new and innovative way. The choreography is likely to be danced en pointe, use turned-out, and emphasise verticality. Generally work in this section will include a traditional vocabulary of classical ballet steps.
Contemporary Ballet
Combines contemporary and classical techniques and steps to create a unique style. The choreography could include pointe, and includes actions of the spine including; verticality, curve, arch, tilt, and twist. It is likely to include both turned-out and parallel, and may include traditional vocabulary from both genres.
Contemporary
Contemporary choreography uses traditional contemporary techniques such as actions of the spine; curve, arch, tilt, and twist. Actions of weight and energy; falling, moving in and out of the floor, and expansive travelling. Plus extensive use of parallel and whole-body movement. This genre does not include pointe.
How to enter
2024/25 Registration open!
First, complete and submit the entry form, and then return to the website and follow the link to make payment of the entry fee of £30.
Entries for more than one category must be made separately.
Entries are now closed for 2024/25
Entries are now closed for 2024/25
Provisional Schedule
Provisional Schedule
1st August, 2024
Deadline for all submissions
1st September, 2024
Medal winners announced
7th October 2024
Stage 2 Choreographers contacted
11th January 13:00-18:00
Coaching sessions with CBA dancers in Dundee
19th January 2024 13:00-18:00
Coaching sessions with CBA dancers online
15th February 2024
Stage 2 live performances
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