First launched in 2017, ADAGIO – THE BALLET REPERTOIRE COMPETITION provides an elevated platform for young aspiring dancers to gain more experience in the Repertoire field before they compete at an international level.
REPERTOIRE defined ~ A Classical Ballet Repertoire is a solo variation that exists within Ballets that are timeless, renowned and are still performed by classical Ballet Companies around the world.
REGISTRATION OPENS : FRIDAY 2 MAY 2026
COMPETITION DATES : SUNDAY 21 JUNE 2026
Repertoire requires the dancer to learn and dance original choreography that they have
seen on stage, set to music that they know and love, making real the aspiration to dance
legendary classical Ballet solos such as the beautiful 3rd shade variation from La Bayadere, the lovely Aurora Variation from Sleeping Beauty, Act 3, the exquisite First Solo from Swan Lake, Pas de Trois, Act 1, etc.
Repertoire focuses on a variation, giving dancers time to learn and perfect the solo, to
develop their individual expression, to love dance as opposed to just mastering it.
ADAGIO COMPETITION
THE BALLET REPERTOIRE COMPETITION
REQUIREMENTS
2 Repertoire pieces of the dancer’s choice.
AGE CATEGORIES
Demi Pointe : 9-10 years
Demi Pointe : 11-12 years
En Pointe : 13-15 years
En Pointe : 16 & over
ENTRY & REGISTRATION FEES
R300 Dancer registration fee
R300 Teacher Registration fee
ADAGIO FOCUS
The Classical Repertoire performance presented by contestants for this BALLET
REPERTOIRE COMPETITION must meet the following criteria:
The Classical Repertoire chosen must be age and skill appropriate.
The Classical Repertoire must be recognizable.
The original choreography of the chosen Classical Repertoire must be presented. (Rules allow for teachers to make slight changes to the original choreography for technique adjustments/ simplification of a step, anywhere within the solo, to accommodate a student’s specific technical level. Slight simplification is permitted without losing quintessential iconic movements.)
If significant changes are made to a Classical Repertoire, or if an original work is choreographed for the dancer, that piece will not be considered for the Competition and will not be marked by the Judges.
The Classical Repertoire’s original music must be used.
PERFORMING EN POINTE is a requirement from age 12 years and above. Candidates 11 & under must perform en demi pointe
Open to Male & Female dancers
There is NO STATUS in this competition
STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
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