Hyppää sisältöön

Participate

Apply

27.5.–5.6.2026

Pre-selection

The online application for HIBC 2026 is open from 1.11.2025 9 AM to 31.1.2026 23:59 PM
Applicants for the competition are required to  submit:
– a video recording of one variation listed below
– a photo (headshoot)
– a signed relase form –  load the form here
You also have to pay the application fee of EUR 100 which is non-refundable.
The selection will be primarily conducted by video auditioning.

Video requirements for pre-selection
Video recording should be of high technical quality. The dancer should be filmed from the front, with full body kept in view, and not too far away.
Dance studio environment, normal studio lights, cover the mirror if seen in the background.
Videos of live performances are not accepted. Edited or cut videos are not accepted.
Video format should be  avi, mov, mp4 or mpg.

Attire for video
Tights covering entire leg and foot
No performance costumes, skirts or practise tutus allowed
Competitors performing female variations:
pointe shoes and a leotard in a contrasting colour from the studio’s background.
Competitors performing male variations:
soft shoes and a solid colour shirt in a contrasting colour from the studio’s background.

 

Dancer chosen from the pre-selection
Selected participants will be announced by 15 February 2026.

Dancers selected for the competition will be sent a link through which the dancer confirms their participation by March 31.
At the same time, the dancer will declare their program, provide the music recordings for the competition numbers, and pay the participation fee of 250€. The fee is non-refundable.

When registering for the competition, the dancer undertakes to comply with the competition rules, performance regulations and the jury’s decisions. Registration for the competition also means an assurance that the dancer has no other professional obligations during the competition.

Competition categories  
Juniors, aged 15‒18 years when the Competition begins on 27.5.2026
Young professionals, aged 19-21 years when the Competition begins on 27.5.2026
Seniors, aged 22‒25 years when the Competition begins on 27.5.2026

Accommodation and travel of competitors 
Competitors and their partners shall be provided with free hotel accommodation in shared twin rooms. Competitors shall be liable for the arranging and cost of their travel to and from Helsinki. Competitors who require a visa in order to enter Finland shall themselves be responsible for obtaining such a visa.
We provide competitors hotel accommodation (in twin/double rooms) close to the competition venue for the duration of the competition 27.5‒6.6.2026,  as well as daily training classes and lunch.

Competiton repertoire

Please note that competitors may not perform the same selection from a classical ballet work or contemporary dance work twice. No props allowed.

First round

28.5.‒30.5.2026, Almi Hall

Approximately 60-80 participants will be accepted for the First round.

Competitors perform two variations from the classical ballet repertoire below.

Second round

1.‒2.6.2026, Almi Hall

Approximately 40 participants will be accepted for the Second round

 Competitors can perform either alone or as a couple.

  • Competitors perform a solo and or a duet (couples) from a contemporary dance work choreographed after 2020 (duration 2.5–4 min)
  • Competitors can take part also to the comtemporary choreography competition

Final round

3.‒4.6.2026, Main stage

Appoximately 20 participants will be accepted to the Final round.

  • Soloist Competitors perform two (2) variations from the classical ballet repertoire from the 19th or 20th century (duration max 13 min) and a solo contemporary work created after 2020 (duration 2.5 to 4 min)
  • Couples perform one pas de deux from the classical ballet repertoire from the 19th or 20th century (duration max 13 min) and a contemporary duet created after 2020 (duration 2.5 – 4 min)

Prize Ceremony and Gala

5.6.2026, Main Stage

Classical ballet repertoire:    

The Awakening of Flora

La Bayadère

The Cavalry Halt

Coppélia

Le Corsaire

Don Quixote

Esmeralda

La Fille Mal Gardée

The Flames of Paris

The Flower Festival in Genzano

Giselle

Grand Pas Classique

Harlequinade

Napoli

The Nutcracker

Paquita

Raymonda

Satanella

The Sleeping Beauty

Swan Lake

La Sylphide

Talisman

More information: info@ibchelsinki.fi

Changes are possible.

 

 

FI EN SV