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Eligibility & Age Requirements

Th Grand Audition (TGA) is open to ballet dancers from all countries, ages 6 years old onwards (based on your age as of 1 January of the year of the performance).

Performance Age Categories

Pre Junior A:  6-8 years

Pre Junior B: 9-11 years

Junior A: 12-14 years

Senior: 15 years and above 

Performance Rules

Performance Procedure
  1. There is no variation list. Performers can choose their best variation.
  2. Performers must prepare their own pre-recorded music files for the performance. A Dropbox link will be provided in advance for uploading the music. Each music track must be recorded separately and saved in either WAV or MP3 format, with only the music included in the file.
  3. Participants are responsible for ensuring the sound quality of their music files, as TGA will not be held accountable for any audio issues.
  4. The file name should include the participant’s name and the title of the track.
  5. Performers should also bring an additional copy of their music (on a USB drive or phone) in case of any issues during the performance.
 

Music and Choreography Copyrights

  1. Performers must furnish their own musical material with theatrical acoustic standards.
  2. Performers must deal with royalty issues for their music and choreography. TGA will not be responsible for any royalty disputes over music or choreography. Performers must compensate for the damages to TGA caused by royalty issues, if there are any.
  3. Performers’ names, program titles, lengths of the pieces and playing orders must be noted in English on the label of the music material.
  4. All music must be age appropriate and free of any apparent profanity or vulgar language. Disqualification may occur if it is deemed the music is of this nature.  
 
BALLET SOLOS

Pre Junior A (6-8 years)

Every candidate is to perform:

  • One classical variation with costume
  • Soft Ballet Shoes
  • Time: Maximum 2 minutes 30 seconds

 

Pre Junior B (9-11 years)

Every candidate is to perform:

  • One classical variation with costume
  • Soft Ballet Shoes
  • Time: Maximum 2 minutes 30 seconds

 

Junior A (12-14 years)

Every candidate is to perform:

  • One classical variation with costume
  • Soft Ballet Shoes or Pointe Shoes (optional)
  • Time: Maximum 2 minutes 30 seconds

 

Senior (15 years and above)

Every candidate is to perform:

  • One classical variation with costume
  • Soft Ballet Shoes or Pointe Shoes (optional)
  • Time: Maximum 2 minutes 30 seconds

Awards

Pre Junior A: 

  • Gold Award
  • Silver Award
  • Bronze Award
  • Overall Award for Best Performer

Pre Junior B: 

  • Gold Award
  • Silver Award
  • Bronze Award
  • Overall Award for Best Performer

Junior A: 

  • Gold Award
  • Silver Award
  • Bronze Award
  • Overall Award for Best Performer

Senior: 

  • Gold Award
  • Silver Award
  • Bronze Award
  • Overall Award for Best Performer

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