by Lucy Spencer Mason | Jul 17, 2026 | News, Onstage
This summer, dancers from around the world took to competition stages to showcase their artistry and technical excellence. This roundup features the medalists and cash prize winners from the Universal Ballet Competition and World Ballet Competition. (Also held this...
by Melissa Garlock | May 13, 2026 | News, The Latest
This winter and spring, young dancers stepped into competition spotlights to earn awards, training opportunities, and even professional contracts. Each performance offered a glimpse of ballet’s next generation. The following roundup highlights some of the medalists...
by Amy Brandt | Apr 28, 2025 | News, The Latest
Last week, 1,900 young dancers representing 46 countries descended on the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts for Youth America Grand Prix’s 2025 Final Round in Tampa, Florida. While that number may seem huge, it’s nothing compared to the 15,000 students...
by Zoe G. Phillips | Apr 15, 2025 | Pointe+, Training
Ballet often acts as a universal language, and many are drawn to dancing for its ability to transcend the need for words. But what happens when you find yourself at a competition far away from home, unable to understand a teacher or coach’s words and lost in a barrage...
by Catie Robinson | Feb 10, 2025 | News, The Latest
One of the biggest competitions of the year wrapped up this weekend, and no, we don’t mean the Super Bowl. This year, 85 dancers from around the world gathered in Lausanne, Switzerland, to compete in the Prix de Lausanne. Through classes, coaching, and performances,...
by Amy Brandt | Feb 5, 2024 | News, The Latest
The 2024 Prix de Lausanne came to a close Sunday, marking the end of an exciting week of classes, coaching sessions, and performances. The annual international competition, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, awarded nine young dancers scholarships to enter one of its...
by Amy Brandt | Jun 24, 2023 | News, The Latest
After nearly two weeks and three rounds of competition performances, the USA International Ballet Competition announced the winning medalists at tonight’s Awards Gala at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson, Mississippi. Known for launching the careers of some of the ballet...
by Kyra Laubacher | May 29, 2022 | The Latest
Canceled twice during the pandemic, the ninth Helsinki International Ballet Competition is back. Held May 30–June 6, excitement is running high as this year’s competitors gear up for a week of intense training and performances. Of the 68 international competitors, 19...