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Yokohama Kannai Hall
Video Audition
21 July 2026
International Ballet Competition 2026
Yokohama Kannai Hall
Video Audition
21 JULY 2026

Announcement


We regret to announce that the Petipa Grand Prix 2026, originally scheduled for July 21, 2026, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to this event, and we are deeply sorry for any inconvenience or concern this may cause. Updates regarding the new schedule and further details will be shared through the JVBA official website, newsletter, and official LINE account as they become available.

We truly appreciate your understanding and continued support, and we look forward to bringing you an even greater event. Thank you for standing by us.

Announcement


We regret to announce that the Petipa Grand Prix 2026, originally scheduled for July 21, 2026, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to this event, and we are deeply sorry for any inconvenience or concern this may cause. Updates regarding the new schedule and further details will be shared through the JVBA official website, newsletter, and official LINE account as they become available.

We truly appreciate your understanding and continued support, and we look forward to bringing you an even greater event.

Thank you for standing by us.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION
This competition is dedicated to preserving the purity and traditions of classical ballet and carrying them into the future. It is a unique competition that values not only technique, but also heart, culture, and spirit.
We are not simply looking for technically skilled dancers. We seek those who carry Petipa's spirit and traditions within them — and who can pass that legacy forward.
This competition was born in Japan, and its purpose is to cherish the traditional spirit and style of classical ballet while passing it on to future generations.
This competition was created in honor of Marius Petipa — the great father of ballet. Petipa's name has the power to unite ballet dancers all around the world. He is an extraordinarily important figure who laid the foundations of classical ballet and shaped the traditions of Russian ballet.