Petipa Prix & Grand Prix International Ballet Competition
Petipa Prix & Grand Prix International Ballet Competition
Preserving Tradition, Creating the Future
International Ballet Competition
2025
（Thursday）
Kannai Hall
Grand Hall
YOKOHAMA KANNAI HALL
Sumiyoshi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 4-42-1
Yokohama
7/24
International Ballet Competition
PETIPA PRIX
ABOUT "PETIPA PRIX"
Preserving Tradition, Creating the Future
International Ballet Competition
International Ballet Competition
Marius Petipa was a defining figure of an era in Russian ballet.
By harmonizing music and choreography, blending the charm and elegance of France with the spirit of Russia, he choreographed over 60 ballet works.
He is known as the "Father of Classical Ballet" for establishing the stage forms and styles that define what we now call classical ballet, shaping the future of the art.
The theme of this competition is to preserve the tradition established by Marius Petipa, which laid the foundation of classical ballet in the modern era, and to continue its development into the future.
By preserving tradition, we believe that ballet dancers can understand their identity within history and progress in the right direction.
Marius Petipa
This competition includes judging in the following categories: Pre-Competition, Classical Solo, Character Solo, Duo, Ensemble, and Contemporary. Additionally, participants will have the valuable opportunity to directly learn the fundamentals of the Vaganova Method, the foundation of classical ballet instruction, through workshops.
Rooted in the tradition of Russian ballet, the pinnacle of classical ballet, we sincerely hope to contribute to your continued development and future success.
Rooted in the tradition of Russian ballet, the pinnacle of classical ballet, we sincerely hope to contribute to your continued development and future success.
General Incorporated Association
Japan Vaganova Ballet Association
Representative Director: Andrei Orlov
Competition Overview
ABOUT "PETIPA PRIX"
How to Apply
APPLICATION
Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP
Past Results
PAST SCREENING RESULTS
Judges
Yulia Kamilova
Vaganova Ballet Academy Instructor
Graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in 1997 and joined the Mikhailovsky Theatre Ballet Company the same year.
Performed as both a corps de ballet member and soloist in classical works, specializing in character dance solos.
Collaborated frequently with current artistic director Zhanna Ayupova.
Performed as both a corps de ballet member and soloist in classical works, specializing in character dance solos.
Collaborated frequently with current artistic director Zhanna Ayupova.
Elena Gradkovskaya
Choreographer, Contemporary Dance
A Russian choreographer and contemporary dancer. Studied ballet, multicultural dance, modern dance, and choreography at the St. Petersburg State University of Arts and Culture.
Specialized in ballet choreography and composition for two years at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory.
Earned a master’s degree in "Scientific and Creative Choreography and Composition of Contemporary Dance" at the Vaganova Ballet Academy.
Specialized in ballet choreography and composition for two years at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory.
Earned a master’s degree in "Scientific and Creative Choreography and Composition of Contemporary Dance" at the Vaganova Ballet Academy.
Currently serves as the artistic director, producer, and choreographer of the Awaji Art Circus, an international performing arts festival held in Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, while also pursuing her own creative performances.
Andrei Orlov
Representative Director, Japan Vaganova Ballet Association
Graduated as the top student from Udmurt State University of Arts in Russia. Earned a Master’s degree in Education and Choreography from the Russian Federation.
Worked as a ballet master and choreographer in multiple theaters, including the Tchaikovsky Udmurt Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Moved to Japan in 2012 and joined the Tani Momoko Ballet Company.
In 2018, after presenting a paper on the Russian ballet curriculum at a Vaganova Ballet Academy conference, he established the Japan Vaganova Ballet Association, the official Japanese partner of the Vaganova Ballet Academy, and became its representative director.
Since then, he has organized summer schools, official study-abroad auditions, ballet teacher retraining programs, and produced events featuring ballet dancers from Japan and abroad.
Currently enrolled in the doctoral program at the Vaganova Ballet Academy.
Worked as a ballet master and choreographer in multiple theaters, including the Tchaikovsky Udmurt Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Moved to Japan in 2012 and joined the Tani Momoko Ballet Company.
In 2018, after presenting a paper on the Russian ballet curriculum at a Vaganova Ballet Academy conference, he established the Japan Vaganova Ballet Association, the official Japanese partner of the Vaganova Ballet Academy, and became its representative director.
Since then, he has organized summer schools, official study-abroad auditions, ballet teacher retraining programs, and produced events featuring ballet dancers from Japan and abroad.
Currently enrolled in the doctoral program at the Vaganova Ballet Academy.
Alexander Mishutin
Marius Petipa Choreography Researcher, Choreographer
Bachelor of Arts in Choreography, Kiev Choreographic University (2017–2020)
Professional Art Academy of Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Certified Teacher & Choreographer (1997–2000)
Moscow University of Arts, Certified Classical Ballet Teacher (1994)
Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Ballet Artist Certification (1985–1993)
Has taught at ballet companies and schools worldwide. Also active as a choreographer, creating numerous works.
Professional Art Academy of Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Certified Teacher & Choreographer (1997–2000)
Moscow University of Arts, Certified Classical Ballet Teacher (1994)
Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Ballet Artist Certification (1985–1993)
Has taught at ballet companies and schools worldwide. Also active as a choreographer, creating numerous works.
GALLERY
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Organizers
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In Cooperation WithVaganova Ballet Academy