SCHEDULE
Video Audition

Solo Division

■Video of a variation recorded within the past 3 months

(※Videos from other competitions or performances accepted)


Pas de Deux Division

■Video of an adagio or individual variations

recorded within the past 3 months

(※Videos from other competitions or performances accepted)

Acceptance Notification
Results will be sent to your registered email address on or after June 14.
Official Application
Candidates who pass the video audition or hold a seeded entry must complete the official application form sent to their registered email address by June 28. Payment of the entry fee to the designated bank account is required within 3 days of submitting the form.

Solo Division…230 USD

Pas de Deux Division…320 USD

Finals — Round I 
July 21 · Kannnai Hall
※Round II will also be judged on the same day.

Round I Adjudication

Results announced approximately 1 hour
after the division concludes
Finals — Round II
Round II Application
※Payment in cash on the day
・Solo Division…5,000円
・Pas de Deux Division…10,000円

Round II Adjudication

Awards Ceremony
SCHEDULE
Video Audition

Solo Division

■Video of a variation recorded within the past 3 months

(※Videos from other competitions or performances accepted)


Pas de Deux Division

■Video of an adagio or individual variations

recorded within the past 3 months

(※Videos from other competitions or performances accepted)

Acceptance Notification
Results will be sent to your registered email address on or after June 14.
Official Application
Candidates who pass the video audition or hold a seeded entry must complete the official application form sent to their registered email address by June 28.
Payment of the entry fee to the designated bank account is required within 3 days of submitting the form.

Solo Division…230 USD

Pas de Deux Division…320 USD

Finals — Round I
July 21 · Kannnai Hall
※Round II will also be judged on the same day.

Round I Adjudication

Results announced approximately
1 hour after the division concludes
Finals — Round II
Round II Application
※ Payment in cash on the day
・Solo Division…5,000円
・Pas de Deux Division…10,000円

Round II Adjudication

Awards Ceremony
DIVISION
Classical Solo Division
  • Male & Female, Ages 10–13 (Participants with a scholarship may enter from age 10 · Ballet flats permitted)
    Video Audition
  • Male & Female, Ages 14–18


    Video Audition
  • Male & Female, Ages 19–27


    Video Audition
DIVISION
Classical Solo Division
  • Male & Female, Ages 10–13

    (Participants with a scholarship
    may enter from age 10 · Ballet flats permitted)
    Video Audition
  • Male & Female, Ages 14–18




    Video Audition
  • Male & Female, Ages 19–27




    Video Audition
Pas de Deux Division
  • Male & Female, Ages 16–27


    Video Audition
Pas de Deux Division
  • Male & Female, Ages 16–27


    Video Audition
AWARDS
① Petipa Grand Prix 2026 Award
Selected from all participants
→ Invited to perform in YSBG2026

1st–3rd Place in each division
Certificates, special prizes, and cash prizes will be awarded at the Awards Ceremony.
② Special Prizes
Discounts to events hosted by the Japan Vaganova Ballet Association & IMPRESSARIO LLC
•A:1st ¥50,000 / 2nd ¥30,000 / 3rd ¥10,000
•B:1st ¥300,000 / 2nd ¥50,000 / 3rd ¥30,000
•C:1st ¥1,000,000 / 2nd ¥100,000 / 3rd ¥50,000
•P:1st ¥1,000,000

《Eligible Events》
・Vaganova Summer Camp in Nagano 2027
・Vaganova Ballet Academy Summer School 2027
・IMPRESSARIO Ballet Edition IV
・Vaganova Winter Intensive 2026
※Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the participant.
③ Best Teacher Award
Awarded to the teacher of the 1st place winner in each division
④ Studio Award
Cash Prize: ¥50,000
(Selected based on the combined scores of all participants from the studio)
AWARDS
① Petipa Grand Prix 2026 Awards
Selected from all participants
→ Invited to perform in YSBG2026

1st–3rd Place in each division
Certificates, special prizes, and cash prizes will be awarded at the Awards Ceremony.
② Special Prizes
Discounts to events hosted by the Japan Vaganova Ballet Association & IMPRESSARIO LLC
•A:1st ¥50,000 / 2nd ¥30,000 / 3rd ¥10,000
•B:1st ¥300,000 / 2nd ¥50,000 / 3rd ¥30,000
•C:1st ¥1,000,000 / 2nd ¥100,000 / 3rd ¥50,000
•P:1st ¥1,000,000

《Eligible Events》
・Vaganova Summer Camp in Nagano 2027
・Vaganova Ballet Academy Summer School 2027
・IMPRESSARIO Ballet Edition IV
・Vaganova Winter Intensive 2026
※Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the participant.
③ Best Teacher Award
Awarded to the teacher of the 1st place winner in each division
④ Studio Award
Cash Prize: ¥50,000
(Selected based on the combined scores of all participants from the studio)
SCHOLARSHIP SCHOOLS
  • VAGANOVA BALLET ACADEMY
    Annual & Short-Term Enrollment
  • MOSCOW STATE ACADEMY OF CHOREOGRAPHY / BOLSHOI BALLET ACADEMY
    Annual & Short-Term Enrollment
  • PERM BALLET ACADEMY
    Annual & Short-Term Enrollment
  • NOVOSIBIRSK BALLET ACADEMY
    Annual & Short-Term Enrollment
  • RUDOLF NUREYEV BASHKIR STATE BALLET ACADEMY
    Annual & Short-Term Enrollment
  • CANADA VISTORIA INTERNATIONAL BALLET ACADEMY
    Annual & Short-Term Enrollment
SCHOLARSHIP SCHOOLS
  • VAGANOVA BALLET ACADEMY
    Annual & Short-Term Enrollment
  • MOSCOW STATE ACADEMY OF CHOREOGRAPHY / BOLSHOI BALLET ACADEMY
    Annual & Short-Term Enrollment
  • PERM BALLET ACADEMY
    Annual & Short-Term Enrollment
  • NOVOSIBIRSK BALLET ACADEMY
    Annual & Short-Term Enrollment
  • RUDOLF NUREYEV BASHKIR STATE BALLET ACADEMY
    Annual & Short-Term Enrollment
  • CANADA VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL BALLET ACADEMY
    Annual & Short-Term Enrollment
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