Rule 01
Competition Format
Founded in 2015 by Sindy Monson, Ballet Grand Prix was created to support and celebrate young dancers in Scotland. Today, the competition welcomes talented dancers from across the globe, providing a platform where artistry, education, and performance come together.
Our mission is simple: to create an inspiring, educational, and enjoyable experience that supports each dancer's development through valuable stage experience, a growing network of supporters offering prizes, bursaries, and training opportunities.
🩰 Semi-Final — Judged Masterclass
Dancers take part in a professionally judged ballet masterclass, assessed on technique, musicality, artistry, potential and work ethic. The top 20 dancers per category advance to the Final.
Locations: London (Acosta Dance Centre) & Scotland (TBC) · Entry Fee: £40
✨ Final — Solo Performance
Finalists perform a Classical and Contemporary solo before an expert judging panel. All finalists take part in the Grand Défilé at the Awards Ceremony.
Entry Fee: £80
Final marking: Classical solo 40% · Contemporary solo 40% · Semi-final masterclass 20%.
The Défilé is not judged.
Rule 02
Categories
BGP may change age cut-offs for different categories to meet entry number requirements. Dancers who have held a professional contract may not compete.
Pre-Junior
Born 2016–2018
Semi-Finals: 60-minute masterclass
Finals: One non-repertoire classical solo + one contemporary solo
Junior
Born 2014–2015
Semi-Finals: 75-minute masterclass
Finals: Classical solo (approved repertoire) + contemporary solo
Mid
Born 2012–2013
Semi-Finals: 90-minute masterclass
Finals: Classical solo (approved repertoire) + contemporary solo. Pointe required for classical.
Senior
Born 2008–2011
Semi-Finals: 90-minute masterclass
Finals: Classical solo (approved repertoire) + contemporary solo. Pointe required for classical.
For all categories, acrobatics is permitted but should not dominate. No more than 2 acrobatic elements per contemporary solo. Marks will be deducted if exceeded. Choreographers are strongly encouraged to ensure tricks do not distract from the qualities required for the genre.
Rule 03
Awards
- Trophies awarded to the top 3 placing dancers in each category
- Medals awarded to dancers placing 4th to 6th
- Certificates awarded to all finalists who do not place
- All students who attend Grand Défilé rehearsals will dance at the Awards Ceremony
- Dancers with the highest-scoring classical solos are considered for additional supporter prizes including training programmes, bursaries, and scholarships
A Choreography Award is given to a dancer who has choreographed their own contemporary solo. Fill in and email the Choreography Award form ↗ to be considered.
Rule 04
Registration
Please complete the full registration process online. Registration is not considered complete until full payment has been received.
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Rule 05
Music
- Music submission deadline: 4 weeks before the event commences
- Music must be saved in MP3 format
- File naming convention:
Dancer's Name - Category - Genre
- Example:
Jane Smith - Senior - Contemporary
Rule 06
Time Limits
- Pre-Junior solos: Maximum 1 minute 30 seconds
- All other solos: Maximum 2 minutes 30 seconds
Rule 07
Props
- Only small hand props are permitted
- Candidates are responsible for setting and removing their own props
- Not permitted: spreading any items on the stage (glitter, confetti, feathers, etc.)
Rule 08
Access Information
- Backstage and changing rooms: dancers only
- All other attendees may only access the main foyer and auditorium upon purchase of an audience ticket
- Dancers in the Pre-Junior and Junior categories may request access to the green room for one parent/helper to assist with costume changes
Rule 09
Personal Information
Candidate information, as provided on the application, is kept for the duration of the competition and then securely destroyed. Please refer to our Privacy Policy ↗ for full details.
Rule 10
Media Consent
By participating in BGP, participants and their parents and/or legal guardians give their express permission for BGP to make any photo/video recordings at any time during the event.
Participants and their parents/legal guardians also give their express permission for BGP to use any such recordings for BGP promotional purposes, including print, online and social media.
Read the full Photo & Video Consent Notice ↗
Rule 11
Approved Repertoire List
Pre-Junior dancers do not perform a repertoire-based classical variation.
Junior Category
- Coppelia (A. St. Leon) — All Variations
- Fairy Doll (S. Legat)
- Flower Festival at Genzano (A. Bournonville) — All Variations
- Giselle (Perrot / Coralli / Lavrovsky) — Peasant Pas de Deux Variations
- Harlequinade (M. Petipa) — Pas De Deux Variations
- The Sleeping Beauty (M. Petipa) — Fairy Variations, Blue Bird Pas de Deux
- La Fille Mal Gardee (Nijinska / Romanoff) — All Variations
- Graduation Ball (D. Lichine) — All Variations
- The Awakening of Flora (M. Petipa) — All Variations
- The Talisman (M. Petipa) — All Variations
- Don Quixote (M. Petipa) — Cupid variation
Mid Category (includes all Junior repertoire)
- Coppelia (A. St. Leon) — All Variations
- Giselle — Variation of Giselle, Act II Pas de Deux Variations
- Paquita (M. Petipa) — All Variations (Paquita Etoile not accepted unless under 2:30)
- Raymonda (M. Petipa) — All Variations
- Swan Lake (Petipa / Ivanov) — All Variations (except Principals)
- Flames of Paris (V. Vainonen) — Pas de Deux Variations
- La Bayadere (M. Petipa) — Three Shade Variations, Gamzatti, Pas de Deux Variations (Gamzatti Temple Variation by N. Makarova NOT accepted)
- La Sylphide (A. Bournonville) — All Variations
- Don Quixote (M. Petipa) — All Variations
- Laurencia (V. Chabukiani)
- Le Corsaire (M. Petipa) — Pas d'Esclave, Odalisque, Jardin Animé, Ali Act II, Act III Pas de Deux
- Les Sylphides/Chopiniana (M. Fokine) — Male & Female Mazurkas, Waltz #7 & #11, Prelude
- Napoli (A. Bournonville) — All Variations
- Satanella (M. Petipa) — Pas de Deux and Variations
- The Nutcracker Suite (V. Vainonen) — Pas de Deux and Variations
- The Cavalry Halt (M. Petipa) — All Variations
- William Tell (A. Bournonville)
Senior Category (includes all Mid repertoire)
- Diana & Acteon (A. Vaganova) — Pas de Deux and Variations
- La Bayadere — Nikiya's death scene variation
- Le Corsaire — Medora Act II Variation
- Grand Pas Classique (V. Gsovsky) — Pas de Deux and all Variations
- Swan Lake — Principal Variations
- The Sleeping Beauty — Aurora Variations Act I & Act II (if under 2:30), Wedding Pas de Deux Variations
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