The Portorož – Portorose International Ballet Competition will take place in Portorož, Slovenia, from 13 to 18 July 2027.
The Competition is open to ballet dancers of all nationalities.
Competitors are assessed and ranked individually, with no separate categories based on gender.
The complete online application, video recordings, required documents and proof of payment of the video pre-selection fee must be submitted no later than 15 February 2027.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
There is no limit on the number of candidates who may apply for video pre-selection. A maximum of 80 competitors will be invited to participate in the live Competition in Portorož.
Age is determined on the opening day of the Competition, 13 July 2027.
Candidates must complete the online application form and submit:
By submitting the application, candidates confirm that they have read and accepted the official Competition Regulations.
Video pre-selection is the preliminary admission stage used to determine which candidates will be invited to the live Competition. It is not a competition round, and pre-selection assessments are not carried forward to the First Round.
The video must include:
The candidate must perform alone and must be clearly identifiable throughout both recordings.
Each item must be recorded in one continuous take. Editing, cuts, splicing, visual effects, audio replacement and changes to playback speed are not permitted.
The camera must show the dancer’s entire body and the complete dance area throughout the performance. The recording must provide clear picture and sound and must be suitable for professional assessment.
Recordings must be no more than twelve months old on the application deadline. Video links must be accessible without a password and must remain active until the pre-selection results have been announced.
The video pre-selection fee is EUR 100 per candidate.
The fee must be paid when the application is submitted and is non-refundable, irrespective of the result of the pre-selection, withdrawal of the application or the candidate’s non-participation.
Video pre-selection fee must be paid in euros to the following bank account:
Nova Ljubljanska banka d.d.
Trg republike 2
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
IBAN: SI56 0201 0025 3272 398
BIC: LJBASI2X
Beneficiary: Slovenian Ballet Artists Association, Župančičeva 1, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Candidates will be informed of the results no later than 15 March 2027.
The Pre-selection Committee will select a maximum of 80 competitors across all three age categories.
The Committee will consider:
The Committee’s decisions are final and not subject to appeal. Individual scores, rankings and written evaluations will not be issued.
Selected candidates must confirm their participation in accordance with the instructions and deadline stated in the Organiser’s official notification.
The Competition participation fee is EUR 250 per accepted competitor
The participation fee must be paid no later than 1 June 2027 and is non-refundable.
Failure to confirm participation or pay the participation fee by the required deadline may result in the place being withdrawn.
The Competition consists of two rounds:
Competitors perform either:
or
A maximum of ten competitors from each age category and no more than 30 competitors in total may advance to the Final. To be considered for advancement, a competitor must achieve a minimum First-Round score of 75.00 points.
Finalists perform:
and
The classical programme performed in the Final must be entirely different from the classical programme performed in the First Round. A finalist may not repeat the same pas de deux or either of the two classical variations.
Competitors are assessed and ranked individually in both rounds, including when performing with a partner.
The official accommodation period is from 12 to 19 July 2027.
During this period, the Organiser will provide accepted competitors and their registered non-competing dance partners with:
Dinner is not included.
Coaches, teachers and other accompanying persons must pay for their own accommodation and meals. Remaining accommodation capacity at the Portorož Student Dormitory may be made available to them after competitors and their non-competing partners have been accommodated.
Competitors, partners, coaches and accompanying persons are responsible for:
The Organiser may provide an official invitation letter to selected competitors who require one for a visa application.
The Competition will conclude with the Awards Ceremony and Gala Ballet Concert on 18 July 2027.
The Jury may award one PORTOROŽ – PORTOROSE GRAND PRIX 2027, consisting of:
The Grand Prix may be awarded to an outstanding competitor in any of the three age categories.
Category | First Prize | Second Prize | Third Prize |
JUNIORS | EUR 2,000 | EUR 1,500 | EUR 1,000 |
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS | EUR 2,500 | EUR 2,000 | EUR 1,500 |
SENIORS | EUR 3,000 | EUR 2,500 | EUR 2,000 |
PERFORMANCE AWARDS
CHOREOGRAPHY AWARDS
All competitors participating in the Final shall receive a finalist’s diploma.
The jury may decide to divide prizes among several winners and is not obliged to award all prizes. The jury may also award other prizes or scholarships approved by the organizer.
Competitors must participate in the Awards Ceremony.
The Competition will conclude with the Awards Ceremony and Gala Ballet Concert on 18 July 2027.
Competitors selected by the Jury to appear in the Gala Ballet Concert must participate in the Awards Ceremony and Gala Concert.
Candidates must carefully read the complete official Competition Regulations. This page provides practical guidance only. In the event of any discrepancy, the official Competition Regulations shall prevail.
Submit your application for Video Pre-Selection for the opportunity to be selected as one of a maximum of 80 competitors invited to perform at the Portorož – Portorose International Ballet Competition 2027.
Submitting an application does not constitute acceptance into the live Competition. Participation is possible only after successful selection by the Pre-selection Committee.
Candidates must carefully read the complete official Competition Regulations. This page provides practical guidance only. In the event of any discrepancy, the official Competition Regulations shall prevail.
Step onto the international stage and let your ballet journey begin in Portorož.
More information: www.ibc-portoroz.org
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