Finals

OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL BALLET ARTISTS

SUBMIT VIRTUALLY, BE JUDGED BY A GLOBAL JURY

Ballet dancer performing

WHAT IS THE GRAND PRIX QUALIFICATION?

THE UBC INTERNATIONAL GRAND PRIX GIVES DANCERS OUTSIDE THE U.S. THE CHANCE TO QUALIFY FOR THE GRAND PRIX FINALS VIA A VIRTUAL COMPETITION. OUR DISTINGUISHED JURY EVALUATES VIDEO SUBMISSIONS, AND SUCCESSFUL ENTRANTS WILL BE INVITED TO COMPETE IN PERSON AT THE FINALS.

ELIGIBILITY & RULES

  • SOLO ENTRIES MUST BE AT THE COMPETITIVE LEVEL.
  • DUOS, TRIOS, AND ENSEMBLES MAY ENTER AT INTERMEDIATE OR COMPETITIVE LEVELS.
  • OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL CONTESTANTS ONLY (OUTSIDE THE U.S.).
  • SUBMISSION FORMAT IS MP4
  • LENGTH FOR SOLOS SHOULD BE 2 TO 3 MIN AND GROUPS SHOULD BE 5 MIN.
  • INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
REGISTER & UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO
Ballet dancer in red costume
Ballet dancer in arabesque

IMPORTANT DATES

  • SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2026
  • JUDGING PERIOD: UNTIL APRIL 2, 2026
  • FINALS EVENT: MAY 27-31, 2026 IN ORLANDO, FL | CYPRESS, TX 77429

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

  1. REGISTER / LOGIN VIA PORTAL.
  2. UPLOAD VIDEO & REQUIRED MATERIALS (HEADSHOT, RESUME, MUSIC FILE).
  3. SUBMIT BEFORE DEADLINE.
  4. JURY EVALUATION — RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON THE PORTAL AND WILL STATE QUALIFIED YES/NO.
  5. IF ACCEPTED, NEXT STEPS WOULD BE TO REGISTER AT THE UNIVERSAL BALLET COMPETITION MAIN REGISTRATION PORTAL.
REGISTER & UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO
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