WBC ‘26

June 15-20, 2026

Apply to Compete by March 15th

Apply to Compete by March 15

The competitor application deadline has been extended to March 15th! Open to soloists, duets, trios and large groups!

Compete for extraordinary opportunities, including:

Up to $25,000 in cash prizes
100+ year-round and summer scholarships to the world’s leading dance schools
Exclusive gifts from premier dancewear sponsors
Professional contracts for the 2026/27 dance season with internationally renowned companies

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WBC 2026 Competitor Application Deadline Extended to March 15th

The World Ballet Competition has announced the Competitor Application Deadline has been extended to March 15, 2026.

Helpful Tips for your 2026 Competitor Application

Getting ready to submit your application for the 2026 World Ballet Competition? We’ve gathered our best tips to help you submit your application.

New Venue Announced:

The world-renowned Steinmetz Hall in the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

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World Ballet Competition Alumni

Sasha De Sola

Principal Dancer, San Francisco Ballet
Madison Brown

Corps de Ballet, American Ballet Theatre
Jeffrey Cirio

Principal Dancer, Boston Ballet
Whitney Jensen

Principal Dancer, Norwegian National Ballet
Isaac Hernandez

Principal Dancer, San Francisco Ballet
Jordan Elizabeth Long

Soloist, Miami City Ballet
Sylvie Squires

Corps de Ballet, American Ballet Theatre

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The Competitor Experience & Prizes

Win $300k in Prizes

Receive scholarships, cash prizes, dance apparel and contract offers, valued at more than $300,000 dollars!
Global Visibility

Be featured on the WBC's internet broadcast watched by hundreds of thousands of viewers.
Learn in the Master Class Workshop

Improve your technique and artistry in the multi-day Master Class Workshop taught by company & school directors, master teachers, and guest artists.
Receive Training Scholarships & Job Contracts

Up to 150 Training Scholarships & Job Contract offers will be awarded from prestigious dance companies and schools located worldwide.
Win Cash Prizes

Cash prizes for medalists range from $100 up to $3,000 U.S. Dollars, depending upon category and medal.
Perform in the All Stars Performance

Dance in the Competitor Defile piece that opens the All Stars Performance or be chosen by the Jury to perform your competition piece.
Dancers from across the World

Each edition showcases dancers representing more than 20 countries and 25 U.S. States!
Immediate, Olympic Style Scoring

Receive immediate scoring through the WBC's instantaneous, computerizing scoring system published to the audience after each competitor completes their routine.
Hear from the Judges

Attend the Judge & Competitor Conference to hear tips, feedback and more from our Judging Panel.
Follow in the Footsteps of our WBC Alumni

Follow in the footsteps of our WBC Alumni who are now performing as principal dancers at American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, English National Ballet and many more!

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Participant Testimonials

“I had an awesome time meeting people from all over the world, learning in the master classes. I was thrilled about performing in the Gala and sharing the stage with so many amazing dancers and some of my favorite professional ballet dancers”
"This was truly an unforgettable experience that has helped me grow as a person and a dancer.”
“Judging scoring system is very fair, quick and very professional!! Very nice and professional stage. Great and helpful staff.”
“I LOVE the live broadcast so family from all over the country and the world can watch my daughter. This is a very elegant and organized event and we love it.”
“Great event. Attracts people from all over the world.”
“A big thank you to American Ballet Theatre for a full scholarship of a 2 week short stay next spring!“
“Best experience of my life. Can’t wait for next year!”
“What an amazing week! I enjoyed all of the competitions, classes and rehearsals. I also met so many new and old friends! I’m thankful for the scholarships I received from Cary Ballet, Rock School and Central Florida Ballet. I am so grateful for the opportunities!”
“Thank you so much for an incredible experience. It was an honor to be a part of this with such incredible dancers.”
“Truly enjoyed my first World Ballet Competition! I am so honored to have been invited to the finals with international ballet talent. Performing, taking classes, and meeting new friends was so fun! This has been a great experience for me and I can’t wait for more to come”
“Very positive environment! Classes were great! Loved how the scores come up right away! All the people working the event were pleasant and helpful! Awesome to have a chance to discuss scores with judges!! All around well done!”
“One of the best experiences of my life”
“I had another amazing experience at the World Ballet Competition this year!! I learned so much from the incredible master teachers and judges and honored to have received scholarships to Central Florida Ballet, Sarasota Cuban Ballet School, Opus Ballet, and Ballet Theatre UK.”
“I had an awesome time meeting people from all over the world, learning in the master classes. I was thrilled about performing in the Gala and sharing the stage with so many amazing dancers and some of my favorite professional ballet dancers”
“It was very helpful to talk to the judges. They were very generous with their expertise and time. We really enjoyed the live broadcast and the excitement of seeing that people all over the world watching live.”
“For us the best ballet competition. Very well organized. Congratulations”
“Thank you World Ballet Competition for an amazing Finals week!! It was so exciting to perform new variations on stage and see so many friends! I was honored to receive the Bronze Medal in the Preparatory Division and a scholarship from The Rock School.”