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\n Helsinki International
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Helsinki Calls Dancers<\/h1>\n \n Read more\n <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Helsinki International
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YOU'LL ALL BE WINNERS<\/h1>\n \n Read more\n <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\nAt the Helsinki International Ballet Competition, young talented dancers from around the world compete in both classical ballet and contemporary dance. The tenth Helsinki International Ballet Competition was organized at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet from May 28 to June 5, 2026.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Thank You for the Helsinki International Ballet Competition 2026!<\/h3>\n

17.6.26<\/p>\n

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Prize Winners of the Helsinki International Ballet Competition<\/h3>\n

5.6.26<\/p>\n

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The Finalists of the Helsinki International Ballet Competition Have Been Selected<\/h3>\n

2.6.26<\/p>\n

The international jury selected 24 dancers to advance to the Finals of the Helsinki International Ballet Competition. The finals will take place on the Main Stage of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet on Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4.<\/p>\n \n Read more\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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42 Dancers Proceed to the Second Round of the Helsinki International Ballet Competition<\/h3>\n

31.5.26<\/p>\n

The 10th Helsinki International Ballet Competition is currently taking place at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet from 28 May to 5 June 2026. During the First rounds held on 28\u201330 May, 76 dancers from 14 countries performed for the international jury. The jury selected 42 dancers to advance to the Second Round of the competition.<\/p>\n \n Read more\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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The Competitors Performing Order is Published<\/h3>\n

27.5.26<\/p>\n

Competitors’ performing order was announced at the Opening Ceremony at Helsinki City Hall on 27 May 2026.<\/p>\n \n Read more\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Follow the Competition Performances via Live Stream<\/h3>\n

26.5.26<\/p>\n

All performances of the Helsinki International Ballet Competition can also be watched live on Yle Areena. The gala and award ceremony can also be watched on television on Yle Teema.<\/p>\n \n Read more\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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The Royal Ballet School\u2019s Inspire Seminar for Ballet Teachers: You Can Now Register for Individual Days!<\/h3>\n

30.3.26<\/p>\n

The Royal Ballet School: Inspire Seminar for ballet teachers will be held during the competition from May 31 to June 5, 2026. The seminar can be attended either as individual days or as an intensive course.<\/p>\n \n Read more\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Star Dancers at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition Gala<\/h3>\n

4.3.26<\/p>\n

The Helsinki International Ballet Competition will conclude with a gala performance and awards ceremony.<\/p>\n \n Read more\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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The Competitors for the Helsinki International Ballet Competition Have Been Selected<\/h3>\n

13.2.26<\/p>\n

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Applications are Now Closed<\/h3>\n

3.2.26<\/p>\n

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President of the Jury Javier Torres<\/h2>\n

President of the Jury is Javier Torres, Artistic Director of the Finnish National Ballet.
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Meet the jury<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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