Preparatory — World Ballet Competition

Preparatory Category (Age 12-13)

Competitor age determined as of March 1st, 2025

COMPETITION FEES

Audition Fee: $50 • Apply Online Here

Competition Rules: View Soloist Rules & Regulations

Registration Fee: View Soloist Registration Fees

Please note: All fees and payments are final and non-refundable.

ORLANDO ROUND REQUIREMENTS

Round I:

▪ One Ballet Solo selected from the WBC 2025 Repertoire List below

▪ One Contemporary Solo choreographed within 5 years from the competition date and displaying contemporary elements.

Round II:

▪ One Ballet Solo selected from the WBC 2025 Repertoire List below, that was not performed in Round I.

Important Notes:

- Solo Time Limit: 2 minutes and 30 seconds

- Contemporary Solo does not have to be on pointe. It is recommended to be in a contemporary and/or modern style to demonstrate the dancer's abilities outside of the classical ballet dance style.

Failure to comply with competition regulations, repertoire list and/or time limit will result in scoring penalty or disqualification, depending upon Jury decision.

2025 Repertoire List: Preparatory Category (Females, Ages 12-13)

Repertoire List updated on August 9, 2024

****Each variation that is underlined has a music sample. Click on the underlined variation to listen to the exact variation that is allowed.****

“Don Quixote” (L. Minkus/ M. Petipa, A. Gorsky)

Kitri’s Variations: Act-I, Act-III,

Amour - Act II, Queen of Dryads, Act II

Please note: Act I Entrance Kitri Variation is NOT allowed.

“Esmeralda”

Esmeralda’s Variation (Romualdo Marenco/Ben Stevenson)

“Flames of Paris” (B. Asafiev/ V. Vainonen)

Jeanne's Variation

“Flower Festival in Genzano” (E. Helsted/ A. Bournonville)

“Giselle” (A.Adam, F. Burgmuller/J.Perrot, J. Coralli, M. Petipa)

Giselle’s Variation, Act I

Peasant Pas de Deux - Variation: #1, #2 (alternative version)

“Harlequinade” (Les Millions d'Arlequin) (R. Drigo/M. Petipa)

Variation of Columbine

“La Bayadere” (L. Minkus, M. Petipa/V. Chabukiani)

Gamzatti’s Variation, Act I

Shades Solos

“La Fille Mal Gardee”

Variation of Lise, Act II (P. Hertel/ A. Gorsky)

Variation of Lise , Act II (F. Herold: F. Ashton)

“La Vivandière” (Markitanka) (C. Pugni/ S. Léon, F. Cerrito)

Kathi’s Variation

“Le Corsaire” (A. Adam, C. Pugni, R. Drigo/M. Petipa)

Pas D'Esclave Solo (Gulnare)

Le Jardin Anime Solo (Gulnare)

Odalisque (any one of the three) from Pas de Trois

“Le Talisman” (R. Drigo, C. Pugni / M. Petipa, P. Gusev)

Variation of Niriti

“Napoli” (H. Paulli, E. Helsted, N. Gade, H. Lumbye / A. Bournonville)

Variation of Teresina

“Paquita” ( L. Minkus/.M. Petipa )

Female Variation: : #1, #2, #3, #4, #6 , #7, #8, #9

“Sleeping Beauty” (P. Tchaikovsky/ M. Petipa)

All Fairies' Variations from the Prologue:

1. Candide (Candor)

2. Coulante, Fleur de Farine (Flowing, Wheat Flour)

3. Miettes qui Tombent (Falling Breadcrumbs)

4. Canari qui Chante (Singing Canary)

5. Violente (Force)

6. Lilac Fairy (Prologue)

7. Bluebird / Princess Florine, Act III

Please note: Aurora Variation from Sleeping Beauty is NOT allowed in this category.

“Swan Lake” (P. Tchaikovsky/M. Petipa, L. Ivanov)

Pas de Trois Solos #1, #2

Please note the following variations are NOT allowed: Aurora Variation from Sleeping Beauty, Graduation Ball Variation, Coppelia Variations, and Satanella Variations are NOT allowed in this category for female dancers.

2025 Repertoire List: Preparatory Category (Males, Ages 12-13)

Repertoire List updated on August 9, 2024

"Coppelia" (L. Delibes/St. Leon, A. Gorsky)

Franz, Act III

“Don Quixote” (L. Minkus/ M. Petipa, A. Gorsky)

Basil

“Esmeralda” (C. Pugni/ A. Vaganova)

Acteon, Frollo

“Flames of Paris” (B.Asafiev/ V.Vainonen)

Phillipe's Variation

"Flower Festival in Genzano” (E. Helsted/ A. Bournonville)

Variation #1, #2