Rules & Regulations

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 and 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 (The Place) & Glasgow (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) · Entry Fee: £45

✨ 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.
Location: Dundee, Scotland · Entry Fee: £80

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 (original choreography) + 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.

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.

Go to Registration →

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.