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The tenth Helsinki International Ballet Competition held at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet has come to an end on Friday night June 5, 2026. The prestigious Jane Erkko Grand Prix, the competition\u2019s top award, was awarded to Jaeseung Sung (Korea)<\/strong>, who competed in the Young Professionals Category.<\/p>\n

The finals of the HIBC are now finished. It is a wonder seeing how the young participants add an edge of risk to their skills and artistry aiming to get the best out of their talents. Being all former dancers, we, the members of the jury, understand the stress such tests mean and feel privileged and touched to see the effort and dedication of each competitor<\/em>“, says the president of the jury\u00a0Javier Torrez<\/strong>, Artistic Director of the Finnish National Ballet.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jane Erkko Grand Prix\u00a0<\/strong>
\n48 Jaeseung Sung, Korea<\/p>\n

Juniors<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Doris Laine Prize
\n7 Mikaela Cameron, USA<\/p>\n

2. Prize
\n4 Lily Kiyama, Japan \/ USA<\/p>\n

3. Prize
\n11 Jiyoung In, Korea & 16 Annie Webb, USA<\/p>\n

Young Professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Doris Laine Prize
\n34 Kenshin Kimura, Japan<\/p>\n

2. Prize
\n40 Ayako Tsukada, Japan<\/p>\n

3. Prize
\n51 Yujeong Kang, Korea<\/p>\n

Seniors<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Doris Laine Prize
\nThe prize was not awarded.<\/p>\n

2. Prize
\n67 Chung Hun Yan, China<\/p>\n

3. Prize
\n80 David Rathbun, USA & 62 Evelyn Robinson, USA<\/p>\n

Choreography Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Prize
\n37 Samuel Pereira, Portugal<\/p>\n

2. Prize
\n32 Pinja Elonen, Finland<\/p>\n

3. Prize
\nJulian Nicosia<\/p>\n

Encouragement Award to a Promising Finnish Dancer\u00a0<\/strong>
\n32 Pinja Elonen, Finland<\/p>\n

Audience Favourite Award<\/strong>
\n66 Anni Martins\u00e9n, Finland<\/p>\n

The Helsinki International Ballet Competition, founded by the primaballerina and professor Doris Laine-Almi in 1984 is one of the most highly regarded and largest ballet competitions in the world. The previous time the competition was held was in 2022. The event is organised by the Helsinki International Ballet Competition Association.<\/p>\n

Photo by Roosa Oksaharju<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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