[Study Abroad Auditions]
- Open to those 12 years of age and older.

- Judging will take place during classical ballet class lessons.

- Results will be announced at the competition awards ceremony.

- Study Abroad Auditions alone are not available; only competition contestants are allowed.

- While it is possible to be eligible for a scholarship even if you only participate in the competition, the study abroad audition increases your chances of being selected, as the judges will examine your skills and aptitude in more detail. Those hoping to receive a scholarship are encouraged to participate in the study abroad audition.

*Participating in the study abroad audition will not affect your ranking.

 

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[Workshops]

- It will not affect your judging.

- Non-competition contestants are welcome to participate in the workshops alone.

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[Private Tutoring]

- Details will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.​

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[Scholarship Partner Schools]

Canada's National Ballet School

Ellison Ballet

The Queensland Ballet Academy

Staatliche Ballettschule Berlin

Bolshoi Ballet Academy

Lithuanian National Ballet School

Novosibirsk State Choreographic College

Samara Ballet School

Goh Ballet Academy

Toronto International Ballet Theatre

Encinitas Ballet Academy & Arts Center

ARCHITANZ Training Program

Japan Ballet Theatre

The Hammond

KS Dance

Braswell Arts Center

Universal Conservatory of Ballet

Acosta Advanced Training Hub

Others will be updated as they become available.

 

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[How to Apply]

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

 

[Application Period]

October 1st, 2026 - February 14, 2027

 

*The application period is a guideline. Applications will close once capacity is reached.

 

 

[Participation Fee/Admission Fee]

Participation Fee Bank Details: Tama Shinkin Bank, Machida Branch, 0021429, Ballet Connection

Please be sure to check the amount yourself before transferring.

 

① Classical Division (Va and Enchainement)

¥35,000 (All Divisions)

 

*The participation fee includes the Va and Enchainement judging sheets.

*The fee for Ballet Connection in Tokyo 2026 participants is ¥34,000.

Please enter your 2026 entry number when applying. Please note that the discount will not be applied if you do not provide this information.

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② Contemporary Division

Additional entry to the Classical Division (preparing your own work) ⇒ 10,000 yen

Additional entry to the Classical Division and using a work provided by BC ⇒ 20,000 yen

Competition only in the Conte Division (preparing your own work) ⇒ 25,000 yen

Competition only in the Conte Division and using a work provided by BC ⇒ 35,000 yen

③ Study Abroad Audition Class, Classical Ballet Workshop, Private Lessons

Audition Class: 10,000 yen

Workshop (Competition Participants): 6,000 yen

Workshop (Non-Competition Participants): 10,000 yen

Private Lessons: Details are yet to be determined and will be announced once they are finalized.

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General Competition Admission Fee: ¥2,000 / day (tickets must be purchased with cash on the day)

*Admission is permitted for children ages 4 and up.

Workshop / Study Abroad Audition Class Admission Fee: ¥3,000 / day (tickets must be purchased with cash on the day)

 

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