XIV International Ballet Competition
June 3-11, 2022
Moscow, the Bolshoi Theatre
Conditions of the Competition
The International Ballet Competition has been held since 1969 every four years at the Bolshoi Theater of the Russian Federation.
The XIV International Ballet Competition is celebrating the 95th anniversary of Yuri Grigorovich.
Founders of the competition:
Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
The dates of the XIV International Ballet Competition (hereinafter referred to as the Competition) are determined by the Organizing Committee.
The Organizing Committee ensures the solution of issues of interdepartmental interaction, approves the list and Regulations for the jury panel, criteria for evaluating the performances of the contestants, the competition program, the Regulations of the Competition directorate, coordinates the possible establishment of special and additional prizes.
The preparation, arrangement and management of the Competition is supervised by the competition directorate established by the Russian Ministry of Culture that is acting upon the Regulations on the competition directorate approved by the organizing committee.
The functions of the Competition Directorate are performed by The Federal Directorate of Performing Arts “ROSCONCERT”.
The jury of the competition is formed of leading Russian and foreign figures in the field of choreographic art, soloists of the Russian and world ballet, heads of the world's largest theater companies, authoritative choreographers, teachers, theater critics, prominent figures in choreography, producers.
Artistic Director of the Competition is Yuri Grigorovich, the choreographer of the Bolshoi Theater.
Application procedure
The participants in the Junior Group should be at least 14 and no older than 18 years inclusive by the Competition Opening on June 3, 2022.
The participants in the Senior Group should be at least 19 and no older than 27 years inclusive by the Competition Opening on June 3, 2022.Note: Laureates of International Ballet Competitions – members of International Federation of Ballet Competitions http://balletfederation.com - will be admitted to the Competition without preliminary selections. In this case they must submit a copy of the Diploma of Laureate instead of video.
7. Postal address of the Competition Directorate:
101000, Russia, Moscow, Arkhangelsky pereulok, 10/2
e-mail: info@moscowballetcompetition.com
Official website:http://moscowballetcompetition.com
8. The Organizing Committee has the right to admit no more than 150 contestants, including partners, selected on the basis of their applications and video-recordings by the decision of the Selection committee.
9. If a contestant declines to take part in the Competition, all documents and video submitted and related to the participant will not be returned.
10. The results of the qualifying round are announced after April 20 by sending an official letter to the candidates by the Competition Directorate, as well as posting information on the official website. For candidates who have passed the selection round, the letter sent by the Competition Directorate contains an invitation to participate in the on-site rounds at the venue of the competition. For candidates who did not pass the selection round, the letter sent by the Competition Directorate contains information about the decision of the competition jury on the completion of the candidate's participation in the Competition.
11. All performances during the Competition are held in public.
12. The results of the performances of the contestants are announced at the end of each round.
13. Foreign admitted applicants will receive a formal invitation letter, which should be submitted to the Russian Consulate when applying for visa.
Procedure
Financial conditions
Program
Junior Group
Solo
Round I
Round II
Round III
Duets
Round I
Round II
Round III
Each performance should be shown only once.
Note: A piece of modern choreography in nomination «Soloists» should be performed only solo, and in the nomination «Duets» it is allowed to perform both in duet and solo. Mixed duets, where partners belong to different age groups, are allowed. In this case the duet should perform the program of the eldest group and each partner will be judged in his age group.
Contestant must present a written permission to use the choreography under copyright protection except the compositions listed in the Appendix to the Program.
A professional phonogram could be provided to a contestant who has chosen choreography staged or edited by Y. Grigorovich. If necessary assistants of Yuri Grigorovich could provide a consultation in artistic issues.
Required program of the I round
Girls (solo)
A. Adam «Le Corsaire». One variation of Odalisque (any one of the three) from pas de trois, Act 3. Choreography: M. Petipa. (Music for the pas de trois: A. Adam, C. Pugni, R. Drigo)
P. Hertel «La Fille Mal Gardee». Variation of Lisa, Act 2. Choreography: A. Gorsky. (Music of the variation: R.Drigo)
F. Herold «La Fille Mal Gardee». Variation of Lisa, Act 2. Choreography: F. Ashton
H. Paulli, E. Helsted, N. Gade, H. Lumbye. «Napoli». Variation of Teresina, Act 3. Choreography: A. Bournonville
L. Minkus «Don Quixote». Variation of Kitri, Act 4. Choreography M. Petipa, A. Gorsky
L. Delibes «Coppelia». Variation of Swanilda, Act 3. Choreography A. Gorsky
P. Tchaikovsky «The Nutcracker». Variation of Masha (Clara), Act 2. Choreography: V. Vainonen
P. Tchaikovsky «The Sleeping Beauty». Variation of Princess Florine, Act 3. Choreography: M.Petipa
B.Asafiev «The Flames of Paris». Variation of Jeanne, Act 4. Choreography: V. Vainonen
Boys (solo)
A. Adam «Giselle». Male variation from Peasant pas de deux, Act I. Choreography: M. Petipa. (Music of the variation: F.Burgmuller)
P. Hertel «La Fille Mal Gardee». Variation of Colin, Act 2. Choreography: A. Gorsky
F. Herold «La Fille Mal Gardee». Variation of Colin, Act 2. Choreography: F. Ashton
H. Paulli, E. Helsted, N. Gade, H. Lumbye. «Napoli». Variation of Gennaro, Act 3.Choreography: A. Bournonville
L. Delibes «Coppelia». Variation of Franz, Act 3. Choreography: A. Gorsky. (Music of the variation: E. Guiraud)
L. Minkus «Don Quixote». Variation of Basil, Act 4. Choreography: M. Petipa, A. Gorsky
P. Tchaikovsky «The Sleeping Beauty». Blue Bird variation, Act 3. Choreography: M. Petipa
P. Tchaikovsky «The Nutcracker». Variation of Prince, Act 2. Choreography: V. Vainonen
B.Asafiev «The Flames of Paris». Variation of Philippe, Act 4. Choreography by V.Vainonen
Program of the III round. Choreography by Yuri Grigorovich
Girls:
P. Tchaikovsky «Swan Lake», Variation of Odile Act 2 - watch video
L. Minkus «La Bayadere», Variation of Gamzatti Act 1 - watch video
P. Tchaikovsky «The Nutcracker», Variation of Maria (Clara) Act 2 - watch video
D. Shostakovich «The Golden Age», Variation of Rita Act 1 - watch video
A. Melikov «Legend of love», Variation of Princess Shireen Act 2 - watch video
A. Glazunov «Raimonda», Variation of Raimonda Act 3 - watch video
S. Prokofiev «The Stone Flower», 1st variation of Mistress of the Copper Mountain Act 1 - watch video
S. Prokofiev «The Stone Flower», 2nd variation of Mistress of the Copper Mountain Act 1 - watch video
Boys:
P. Tchaikovsky «Swan Lake», Variation of Prince Siegfried Act 2 - watch video
P. Tchaikovsky «The Nutcracker», Variation of Prince Act 2 - watch video
S. Prokofiev «Romeo and Juliet», Variation of Romeo Act 1 - watch video
S. Prokofiev «The Stone Flower», Variation of Danila Act 1 - watch video
D. Shostakovich «The Golden Age»,Variation of Variety show compere at The Golden Age Restaurant Act 1 - watch video
A. Melikov «Legend of love», Variation of Ferkhad Act 1 - watch video
A. Khachaturian «Spartacus», Variation of Crassus Act 2 - watch video
D. Shostakovich «The Golden Age», Variation of Boris Act 1 - watch video
S. Prokofiev «Romeo and Juliet», Variation of Mercutio Act 1 - watch video
A. Glazunov «Raimonda», Variation of Jan de Brien Act 3 - watch video
L. Minkus «La Bayadere», Variation of Solor Act 2 - watch video
Duets
P. Tchaikovsky «The Nutcracker», Pas de deux of Maria (Clara) and Prince - watch video
P. Tchaikovsky «Swan Lake», Pas de deux of Prince Siegfried and Odile - watch video
Senior Group
Solo
Round I
Round II
Round III (in accompaniment of the symphony orchestra)
Duets
Round I
Round II
Duration of the modern choreography specially choreographed for the Competition: no more than 5 minutes for duet performance. In case of performing separately – performing duration should not exceed 3 minutes per piece.
Round III
Each performance should be shown only once.
Note: A piece of modern choreography in nomination «Soloists» should be performed only solo, and in the nomination «Duets» it is allowed to perform both in duet and solo. Mixed duets, where partners belong to different age groups, are allowed. In this case the duet should perform the program of the eldest group and each partner will be judged in his age group.
If necessary a professional artistic consultation could be provided to the contestants who have chosen choreography from listed in the Program of the II round.
A professional phonogram could be provided to a contestant who have chosen choreography staged or edited by Y. Grigorovich. If necessary assistants of Yuri Grigorovich could provide a consultation in artistic issues.
Contestant must present a written permission to use the choreography under copyright protection except the compositions listed in the Appendix to the Program of the II and III round for the senior group.
Required program of the I round
Women (solo)
C. Pugni «Esmeralda». Variation of Diana from pas de deux of Diana and Acteon, Act 2. Choreography: A. Vaganova. (Music of the variation: R.Drigo)
C. Pugni «Esmeralda». Variation of Esmeralda. Act 2. Choreography: N.Berezov
H. Levenshold. «La Sylphide». Variation of Sylphide, Act 2. Choreography: A. Bournonville
Adam «Giselle». Variation of Giselle, Act 1. Choreography: M. Petipa. (Music of the variation: L. Minkus)
L. Minkus «La Bayadere». One of the three variations from the «Shadows». Choreography: M.Petipa
L. Minkus «Don Quixote». Variation of Kitri, Act 4. Choreography: M. Petipa, A. Gorsky
P. Tchaikovsky «Swan Lake». Variation of Odette, Act 2. Choreography: L. Ivanov
P. Tchaikovsky «The Sleeping Beauty». Variation of the Diamond Fairy, Act 3. Choreography: M. Petipa
A. Glazunov «Raimonda». Variation of Raimonda, Act 1. Choreography: F. Lopukhov
Men (solo)
H. Levenshold «La Sylphide». Variation of James, Act 2. Choreography: A. Bournonville
L. Minkus «La Bayadere». Variation of Solor. Choreography: M. Petipa, V. Chaboukiani
L. Minkus «Don Quixote». Variation of Basil, Act 4. Choreography: M. Petipa, A. Gorsky
C. Pugni «Esmeralda». Variation of Acteon, Act 4. Choreography: A. Vaganova
P. Tchaikovsky «The Sleeping Beauty». Blue Bird variation, Act 3. Choreography: M. Petipa
P. Tchaikovsky «The Nutcracker». Variation of Prince, Act 3.Choreography: V. Vainonen
Duet
B. Asafiev «The Flames of Paris». Pas de deux of Jeanne and Philippe, Act 4. Choreography: V. Vainonen
Adam «Giselle». Grand pas de deux of Giselle and Albrecht, Act 2. Choreography: J. Perrault, G. Coralli, M. Petipa
D. Auber «Grand Pas Classique». Choreography: V. Gzovsky
P. Tchaikovsky. «Swan Lake». Black Swan pas de deux, Act 3. Choreography: M. Petipa
P. Tchaikovsky «The Sleeping Beauty». Pas de deux of Aurora and Desire, Act 3. Choreography: M. Petipa, K. Sergeyev
Adam «Le Corsaire». Pas de deux of Medora and the Slave, Act 2. Choreography: M. Petipa. (Music of pas de deux: R. Drigo)
E. Helsted «The Flower Festival in Genzano». Pas de deux. Choreography: A. Bournonville
Program of the II round
Contestant could choose a variation or duets from the following list or perform the choreography staged in the end of XX century or the beginning of the XXI century at the contestant’s choice. In this case Contestant must present to a Direction of the Competition a written permission to use the music and the choreography on the Competition.
Women (solo)
L. Delibes «Coppelia». Variation from Act 3. Choreography A. Alonco - watch video
L. Herold «La Fille Mal Gardee». Variation of Lisa, Act 2. Choreography A. Alonco - watch video
P. Tchaikovsky «Swan Lake». Variation of Odille, Act 3. Choreography A. Alonco - watch video
Men (solo)
L. Delibes «Coppelia». Variation of Franz, Act 3. Choreography: A.Alonco - watch video
P. Tchaikovsky «Swan lake». Variation if Siegfried, Act 3. Choreography: A.Alonco - watch video
L. Herold «La Fille Mal Gardee». Variation of Colin, Act 2. Choreography: A.Alonco - watch video
P. Tchailovsky (in arrangement by Kurt Heinz Stolze) «Onegin». Variation of Lensky, Act 1. Choreography: J.Cranko watch video
1st solo watch video
2nd solo watch video
Duet
L. Delibes «Coppelia». Pas de deux, Act 3. Choreography: A.Alonco - watch video
L. Herold «La Fille Mal Gardee». Pas de deux, Act 2 Choreography: A.Alonco - watch video
P. Tchaikovsky «Swan lake». Pas de deux. Act 3. Choreography: A.Alonco - watch video
F. Chopin «The Illusive Ball». Second duet. Choreography: D. Bryantsev - watch video
F. Chopin «The Illusive Ball ». Third duet. Choreography: D. Bryantsev - watch video
F. Chopin «The Illusive Ball». Fifth duet. Choreography: D. Bryantsev - watch video
Program of the III round. Choreography by Yuri Grigorovich
Women (solo):
P. Tchaikovsky «Swan Lake», Variation of Odile Act 2 watch video
L. Minkus «La Bayadere», Variation of Gamzatti Act 1 - watch video
P. Tchaikovsky «The Nutcracker», Variation of Maria (Clara) Act 2 - watch video
D. Shostakovich «The Golden Age», Variation of Rita Act 1 - watch video
A. Melikov «Legend of love», Variation of Princess Shireen Act 2 - watch video
A. Glazunov «Raimonda», Variation of Raimonda Act 3 - watch video
S. Prokofiev «The Stone Flower», 1st variation of Mistress of the Copper Mountain Act 1 - watch video
S. Prokofiev «The Stone Flower», 2nd variation of Mistress of the Copper Mountain Act 1 - watch video
Men (solo)
P. Tchaikovsky «Swan Lake», Variation of Prince Siegfried Act 2 - watch video
P. Tchaikovsky «The Nutcracker», Variation of Prince Act 2 - watch video
S. Prokofiev «Romeo and Juliet», Variation of Romeo Act 1 - watch video
S. Prokofiev «The Stone Flower», Variation of Danila Act 1 - watch video
D. Shostakovich «The Golden Age», Variation of Variety show compere at The Golden Age Restaurant Act 1 - watch video
A.Melikov «Legend of love», Variation of Ferkhad Act 1 - watch video
A. Khachaturian «Spartacus», Variation of Crassus Act 2 - watch video
D. Shostakovich «The Golden Age», Variation of Boris Act 1 - watch video
S. Prokofiev «Romeo and Juliet», Variation of Mercutio Act 1 - watch video
A.Glazunov «Raimonda», Variation of Jan de Brien Act 3 - watch video
L.Minkus «La Bayadere», Variation of Solor Act 2 - watch video
Duets (pas de deux):
P. Tchaikovsky «The Nutcracker» Pas de deux of Maria (Clara) and Prince - watch video
P. Tchaikovsky «Swan Lake», Pas de deux of Prince Siegfried and Odile - watch video
Duets:
S. Prokofiev «The Stone Flower», Duet of the Mistress of the Copper Mountain and Danila Act 2 - watch video
A. Melikov «Legend of love», Adagio of Ferkhad and Princess Shireen Act 2 - watch video
A.Melikov "Legend of love" Adagio of Mekhmene Banu and Ferkhad - watch video
A. Khachaturian «Spartacus», Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia Act 3 - watch video
S. Prokofiev «Romeo and Juliet», Duet of Romeo and Juliet (Balcony scene) Act 1 - watch video
D. Shostakovich «The Golden Age», Adagio of Boris and Rita Act 1 - watch video
D. Shostakovich «The Golden Age», Adagio of Boris and Rita Act 2 - watch video
The Organizing Committee of the XIV International Ballet Competition announces the following awards:
Grand Prix – $100000, Gold Medal and title of Laureate (regardless of the age division).
Ballet dancers
Junior Group
Solo
Girls
First Prize - $20000, Gold Medal and the title of Laureate
Second Prize - $10000, Silver Medal and the title of Laureate
Third Prize - $5000, Bronze Medal and the title of Laureate
Two Diplomas - $3000 each and the title of Diploma holder
Boys
First Prize - $20000, Gold Medal and the title of Laureate
Second Prize - $10000, Silver Medal and the title of Laureate
Third Prize - $5000, Bronze Medal and the title of Laureate
Two Diplomas - $3000 each and the title of Diploma holder
Duet
Girls
First Prize - $20000, Gold Medal and the title of Laureate
Second Prize - $10000, Silver Medal and the title of Laureate
Third Prize - $5000, Bronze Medal and the title of Laureate
Two Diplomas - $3000 each and the title of Diploma holder
Boys
First Prize - $20000, Gold Medal and the title of Laureate
Second Prize - $10000, Silver Medal and the title of Laureate
Third Prize - $5000, Bronze Medal and the title of Laureate
Two Diplomas - $3000 each and the title of Diploma holder
Senior Group
Solo
Women
First Prize - $30000, Gold Medal and the title of Laureate
Second Prize - $20000, Silver Medal and the title of Laureate
Third Prize - $10000, Bronze Medal and the title of Laureate
Two Diplomas - $5000 each and the title of Diploma holder
Men
First Prize - $30000, Gold Medal and the title of Laureate
Second Prize - $20000, Silver Medal and the title of Laureate
Third Prize - $10000, Bronze Medal and the title of Laureate
Two Diplomas - $5000 each and the title of Diploma holder
Duet
Women
First Prize - $30000, Gold Medal and the title of Laureate
Second Prize - $20000, Silver Medal and the title of Laureate
Third Prize - $10000, Bronze Medal and the title of Laureate
Two Diplomas - $5000 each and the title of Diploma holder
Men
First Prize - $ 30000, Gold Medal and the title of Laureate
Second Prize - $20000, Silver Medal and the title of Laureate
Third Prize - $10000, Bronze Medal and the title of Laureate
Two Diplomas - $5000 each and the title of Diploma holder
Special Prizes and Awards
Prize to the “Best Partner” in Senior group - $5000 and Diploma;
Prize to the “Best Partner” in Junior group - $3000 and Diploma.
· not award all prizes
· divide prizes between contestants (except for the Grand Prix and First Prize)
· award titles of Diploma-holders to participants of the Final Round, who are not awarded with the title of Laureate;
· award special prizes
Decisions of the Jury are final and are not a subject to be reviewed
The provisions of the present Conditions are current at the time of publication. Any changes and additions to these Conditions are subject to publication on the website https://moscowballetcompetition.com and are current from the date of their publication.
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