Helsinki International Ballet Competition Starts Next Week

Organize now The Helsinki International Ballet Competition is the ninth opportunity for young and talented dancers to introduce themselves to international judges and the general public. The performance will take place at the Finnish National Opera Ballet for seven days from May 31st to June 6th, 2022.

Participants will compete in either the junior category (15-19 years old) or the senior category (20-25 years old) to perform both classical ballet and contemporary dance. There were applications from 151 dancers around the world. You can find the name of the applicant accepted by IBC Helsinki here..

Eight of the accepted participants are Finnish.Those in the junior category Triezel (Finnish National Opera and Ballet School), Matrina Lundellin (Helsinki Dance Institute), Anni Martinsen (Finnish National Opera and Ballet School), Pinja Risanen (Bagano Ballet Academy) Edith Stenvall (The Finnish National Ballet Youth Group).Those in the senior category Aino Ruhivara (Kiero Dance Company), Viola Länsivuori (Finnish National Ballet) Heidi Salminen (Finnish National Ballet).

The Helsinki International Ballet Competition is well known and highly regarded.

Founded by Prima Ballerina and Professor Doris Reine-Aluminum In 1984, the Helsinki International Ballet Competition is one of the largest and most acclaimed ballet competitions in the world. The last tournament was held in 2016. The organizer is the Helsinki International Ballet Competition Association, chaired by a star dancer and choreographer. Minna Tervamäki..

“We are looking forward to IBC Helsinki starting next week. The quality arrangements on the wonderful grounds of the Finnish National Opera Ballet create an important environment for young dancers to improve themselves and gain a competitive experience.” Says Telba Maki.

The chairman of the international examination committee Madeleine OnneArtistic Director of the Finnish National Ballet, and other members:
Nina AnaniashviliPrima Ballerina, Artistic Director of Georgian State Ballet
Frank AndersenBournonville Ballet Producer
Julio BoccaTeachers and coaches
Yorma EroticBoston Ballet Choreographer
Nicolas Le RicheArtistic Director of the Royal Swedish Ballet
Brooklyn MacInternational Principal Guest Artist

The contest has two main awards, the Jane Elkko Grand Prix and the Doris Reine Award. In addition, 1st to 3rd place prizes will be awarded in both categories. Prizes include cash, but can also help the winner’s career turning points and professional development.

Performances during competition week

The order of participants’ performances will be decided by lottery on Sunday evening, May 29th and will be posted on IBC Helsinki. Website Immediately after that. There are participants in both junior and senior categories in every round. Participants eligible for the second round will be announced after the third session of the first round. Participants eligible for the final round will be announced after the final second round. Judges’ results will be returned overnight.

Contest Week culminated in a gala on Monday, June 6th with international ballet star Brooklyn Mack. Maria Baranois As a guest performer. Winners will be announced in the evening. Applicants will carry out part of the repertoire selected by the judges.

First round | Aluminum hole
Classical ballet
Tuesday, May 31st, 7pm to 10pm | Wednesday, June 1st, 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm

Round 2 | Aluminum Hole
Contemporary dance
Thursday, June 2nd, 7pm to 10pm | Friday, June 3rd, 7pm to 10pm

Final Round | Main Stage
Classical ballet and contemporary dance
Saturday, June 4th, 7pm to 10pm | Sunday, June 5th, 7pm to 10pm

Gala and Award Ceremony | Main Stage
Monday, June 6th, 7pm to 10pm

Source: Helsinki International Ballet Competition Association