Bursary applications are now open for Royal Academy of Dance’s The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024.
The competition begins on 1 September, with coaching days followed by three days of semi-finals, hosted at RAD’s dance studios in its HQ.
The semi-finals will see candidates take part in a judged class on stage and performing one variation from the Classical Repertoire list. Candidates also perform a ‘Dancer’s Own’ piece: a newly choreographed solo created by themselves, their teacher or a peer to a piece of music of their choice. The grand final will be held at His Majesty’s Theatre, London on 8 September.
Candidates will work with a choreographer on a variation commissioned for the competition, which the finalists will perform at the final. Last year’s commissioned choreographer was The Royal Ballet first soloist Valentino Zucchetti who choreographed Jeunesse.
Applications open on Friday March 1 and close on Friday 31 May. Ticket sales for public will open in the next few months.