★Classical Ballet Division★

[Judging Method]
- Variation judging from classical ballet and enchaînement judging will be conducted.

- Overall ranking will be determined by the total score of the variation and enchaînement judging.

- Ranking of variation and enchaînement judging will be announced separately.

* Judging sheets will be distributed to all contestants after the judging is over.

* If a judge's student participates, the judge's score will not be added.




[Variation Judging]

- The maximum time is 2.5 minutes. If it exceeds this time, the contestant will be disqualified.

- Please wear classical ballet costumes.

- Reverence is not permitted.

- Some works, such as revised versions by recent choreographers, require permission to perform and copyright fees from the copyright holder. The Ballet Concert will not be held responsible for these. Please take responsibility for applying and paying for them.

- Please wear stage make-up for the variation judging.

・Only Junior A and above may wear pointe shoes.







[Music]

・Please submit one CD at the reception on the day of the performance.

・Please prepare two CDs (one for the performance and one for a backup) for each contestant.

・Please record only one song to be used and cue it so that the sound starts at the same time as the performance starts.

・Please write the following information on the CD itself and the square plastic case: 1. Participant number 2. Participant name 3. Program 4. How to enter the stage 5. Sound trigger


・Please do not stick stickers directly on the CD as this may cause damage to the sound equipment.

・If there is a trigger for sound, the instructor or attendant should signal next to the sound operator. Please have a brief meeting with the stage manager during the rehearsal.

・CDs must be in the format of audio CD, WAV, or MP3. CD-RW and DVDs cannot be used.

・Please be sure to check the playback on multiple devices (CD players, etc.) beforehand. If the video does not play properly, you will be disqualified. ​

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[Enschaînement Judging]



Leotard (camisole or tank top. No fluorescent colors, patterns, long sleeves, halter neck, or high neck.)

Pink tights

Pink ballet shoes

No shorts or skirts

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White T-shirt

Black or gray tights

Black or white shoes

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- Please prepare two bibs with your competition number on them, one for the front and one for the back. Your competition number will be announced about one month before the competition. ​​

- For Pre-Competitive A division, you will be given the choreography video for the Enschaînement Judging one week before the competition. For other divisions, you will be asked to memorize the choreography on the day. ​

- For all divisions, the Enschaînement Judging will be done in ballet shoes.​

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【Awards】

Rankings will be announced for each category: Overall, Enschaignement, and Va.

・Pre-Competitive A and B

Awards will be given to 1st to 5th place in each age group

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・Junior A and B

Awards will be given to 1st to 15th place

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・Senior

Awards will be given to 5th place

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*The number of awards may increase or decrease depending on the number of entries.

*For those who are absent from the awards ceremony, we apologize for the inconvenience, but the award certificate and prize will be sent cash on delivery.

*We ask that you attend the awards ceremony as much as possible, as you will want to hear the judges' overall comments.

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★Contemporary Division★

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【Judging method and works】
Your own work or a contemporary work provided by Ballet Connection will be judged.

You can enter in addition to the classical division. You can also enter only the contemporary division.

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① When using works provided by Ballet Connection

※Please read the following notes carefully.

・We have prepared two works. You can check the first 30 seconds from this link.

⇒Work A https://youtu.be/ReA59P_u_bQ

⇒Work B https://youtu.be/3yIfVsOp-Tw

After you pay the participation fee, we will send you the full version of both works by email. Please decide which work you will participate in and let us know.

・Please be sure to participate in the contemporary workshop to be held from the evening of February 7th (time to be determined).

Choreographer Suzuki-sensei will give you direct instruction on the work. (Online not available)

・If you cannot participate in the workshop, you cannot use the works provided by Ballet Connection.

・After Ballet Connection in Tokyo 2025 ends, you can use the works in other performances, etc., but you will need to pay the work usage fee (10,000 yen) and take at least one lesson from Suzuki-sensei (online available). Please contact Ballet Connection if you wish to use the work. Works cannot be used before Ballet Connection in Tokyo 2025.

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If you violate the precautions listed above, you will be fined 100,000 yen.

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② If you prepare your own work

In the case of works that require performance permission or copyright fees from the copyright holder, such as recent revisions by choreographers, Ballet Connection is not responsible for these. Please take responsibility and apply and pay for them.

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There is no costume specification.

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※ Judging sheets will be distributed to everyone after the judging is over.

※ If a student who is a judge participates in the competition, the judge's score will not be added.

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[Music]

- Please submit one CD at the reception on the day of the performance.

- Please prepare two CDs (one for the performance and one for backup) for each contestant.

・Record only one song and cue it so that the sound starts at the same time as the start.

・Write the following information on the CD itself and the square plastic case: ①Participant number ②Participant name ③Performance ④How to enter the stage ⑤Sound trigger

・Do not stick stickers directly on the CD, as this may cause damage to the sound equipment.

・If there is a trigger for sound, the instructor or attendant should signal next to the sound operator. During the rehearsal,

please have a brief meeting with the stage manager.

・CDs must be in audio CD, WAV, or MP3 format. CD-RW and DVD cannot be used.

・Be sure to check the playback on multiple devices (CD players, etc.) beforehand. If the playback is not normal, you will be disqualified. ​



【Awards】

Rankings will be announced from 1st to 5th place each day.


*The number of awards may increase or decrease depending on the number of entries.

*For those who are unable to attend the award ceremony, we will send the certificate and prize by cash on delivery.

Please attend the award ceremony if possible, as we want you to hear the judges' speeches.

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★Other information★



[Scholarship support]

Canada's National Ballet School

Ellison Ballet

The Queensland Ballet Academy

Bolshoi Ballet Academy

Novosibirsk State Choreographic College

Goh Ballet Academy

Tallinn International Ballet Masterclasses

Lithuanian National Ballet School

Encinitas Ballet Academy & Arts Center

ARCHITANZ Training Program

Japan Ballet Theatre

The Hammond

KS Dance



Other information will be updated from time to time.






[How to apply]

Online applications only. Please apply from the "Application" page on our website.​

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[Application acceptance period]

August 1st to December 31st, 2024

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However, if you are not participating in the competition but would like to participate in the workshop on February 7th, you can apply to participate in the workshop until January 20th, 2025.

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* The application period is an estimate. Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached.

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[Participation fee / viewing fee]

Participation fee transfer details: Tama Shinkin Bank Machida Branch 0021429 Ballet Connection

Please be sure to check the amount yourself when transferring.

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① Classical division (Va and Enschaînement examination)

35,000 yen (all divisions)

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* The participation fee includes the examination sheets for the Va and Enschaînement examinations.

* The fee for Ballet Connection in Tokyo 2024 participants is 34,000 yen.

Please enter your 2024 entry number when applying. Please note that if you do not enter it, the discount will not be applied.

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② Contemporary division

Additionally to Classical division (prepare your own work) ⇒ 10,000 yen

Additionally to Classical division and using a work provided by BC (mandatory workshop fee included) ⇒ 23,000 yen

If you are only participating in the Contemporary division (prepare your own work) ⇒ 25,000 yen

If you are only participating in the Contemporary division and using a work provided by BC (mandatory workshop fee included) ⇒ 38,000 yen

※Those who are not participating with a work provided by BC cannot participate in the Contemporary workshop.

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③ Classical ballet workshop the day before (non-judging)

Competition participants: 6,000 yen

Those not participating in the competition: 10,000 yen

Private lessons: Details are yet to be decided, so we will inform you again as soon as they are decided.

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General competition viewing fee: 2,000 yen / day (please purchase tickets in cash on the day)

Workshop observation fee: 3,000 yen / day (please purchase tickets in cash on the day)



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[Participation terms / disclaimer] *Please be sure to read

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・Please understand and agree to all necessary matters before applying.

・Changes to the song, stage appearance, and sound trigger after application will be accepted only once until December 31, 2024.

Changes on the day will not be accepted.

・Please transfer the participation fee to the specified bank account within 14 days of application. If we are unable to confirm the payment, we will contact you,

If we are unable to contact you within 20 days after application, your application will be invalidated.



・Cancellation fees after application are as follows. In addition, if a refund is made, a refund fee will be deducted.
Until December 31, 2024 [50% of the amount paid]
From January 1, 2025 onwards [100% of the amount paid]


- Entry forms and information will be sent to individuals and schools by email approximately three weeks before the event.


- Please note that photos and videos taken at the venue all day will be posted on the Ballet Connection website or related SNS.

- Please arrive at the venue according to the reception time that will be announced to each person.



- In areas where only contestants/instructors can enter, such as dressing rooms and wings, please carry your pass in a place where staff can see it at a glance.

If we cannot find your pass, we will ask you to check it.

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​・Please manage your valuables at your own risk. The organizers of Ballet Connection, supporting organizations, and the venue are not responsible for any theft, loss, accidents, injuries, illnesses, or virus infections that occur within the venue, including the parking lot. All such issues are the responsibility of the individual involved or must be resolved between the parties involved. ・Do not leave any trash at the venue. Please be sure to take your trash with you when you leave. ・If you forget anything, we will notify you and store it for one week before disposing of it. ・The government has announced that the policy on wearing masks from Monday, March 13, 2023 onwards will be to "respect the subjective choice of individuals and leave it to the individual's discretion to wear a mask." https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kansentaisaku_00001.html Please make your own decision regarding wearing a mask from March 13th onwards. (From March 13, 2023 onwards)




- COVID-19 prevention measures will follow the conditions of the facilities (theaters, studios) used.



- Please note that all information posted on this website may be changed due to circumstances. ​

If any changes occur, we will clearly state this on this website.



- Please refrain from applying to participate if you do not understand the participation terms and disclaimers.

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