Lauren Wycherley (of New Zealand) performs the Esmeralda Variation and an original contemporary solo, Majesté, choreographed by Zoe White in Round One of the 2024 World Ballet Competition.
She was awarded the Silver Medal at the in the Pre-Professional Category (age 14-15) and a $1,000 USD cash prize.
Lauren trains at PapilioAtelier and will soon begin training at The Royal Ballet School.
Learn more and apply to compete at worldballetcompetition.com
Watch Day 3 of the 2024 World Ballet Competition
Watch Day 3 of the WBC ‘24 Finals live broadcast now at worldballetcompetition.com!
Today’s Categories:
Pre-Professional Category (age 14-15),
Round II Classical Variation #2
Professional Category (age 16-24)
Round II Classical Variation #2
Introductory Category (age 9-11)
Round I Classical Variation #2
Preparatory Category (age 12-13)
Round I Contemporary Solo
Featured Competitor: Minori De Silva, WBC '23 Gold Medalist
Watch Day 2 of the WBC ‘24 Finals live broadcast now!
Link to Watch: https://www.worldballetcompetition.com/
Today’s Categories:
Introductory (ages 9-11)
Round 1 Classical Variation #1
Pre-Professional (ages 14-15),
Round 1 Contemporary Solo
Professional (ages 16-24),
Round 1 Contemporary Solo
Competitor: Mai Ishiyama of USA, WBC '21 Silver Medalist
Training: Amirian Ballet Academy and Peninsula School of Performing Arts
Hsienfa Cheng (of Singapore) teaching today’s Master Class for the Pre-Professional Category with accompaniment by pianist Vera Vasilenko 😍🩰
Watch the WBC ‘24 Finals live broadcast now!
Link to watch: www.worldballetcompetition.com
Today’s Categories:
Preparatory (ages 12-13),
Round 1 Classical Variation
Pre-Professional (ages 14-15),
Round 1 Classical Variation
Professional (ages 16-24),
Round 1 Classical Variation
3 Gold Medal Winning routines with only 3 days left to the 17th Annual World Ballet Competition! Which one is your favorite?
1) Maya Schonbrun performing the Etudes Variation | WBC ‘21🥇
2) Miko Fogarty performing Odalisque Variation | WBC ‘11🥇
3) Lang Ma performing the Cavalier Variation | WBC ‘14🥇
Watch all of our talented competitors on our livestream broadcast of the 2024 World Ballet Competition Finals from April 23-27 at worldballetcompetition.com ✨
With only 2 weeks until the 2024 World Ballet Competition, we’re taking a look back at our competitors’ most impressive moments!
Up first, Taeryeong Kim showing exquisite control with her arabesque and a la seconde extensions in the Paquita Variation 💕
Taeryeong was awarded the Silver Medal at the WBC ‘19 Finals and recently joined the Norwegian National Ballet.
Watch the live broadcast of the 2024 World Ballet Competition from April 23-27 at worldballetcompetition.com
Enjoy a spectacular evening featuring stars of today and tomorrow!
Enjoy a spectacular evening featuring stars of today and tomorrow!
Enjoy exceptional performances from stars of American Ballet Theatre, Philadelphia Ballet, Bavarian State Ballet, Aspen Dance, East by North Dance Theatre, and an exhilarating Cyr Wheel act performed by the gravity defying Guillaume Juncar! Plus be the first to see the winners of the 2024 World Ballet Competition!
This one-night-only performance will be held at the stunning 2,643 seat Linda Chapin Theater in the Orange County Convention Center on April 27, 2024.
Purchase your tickets now at worldballetcompetition.com/all-stars-of-dance✨
⭐️ WBC All Stars of Dance - Guest Artist Reveal! ⭐️ Takumi Miyake will be performing the Grand Pas Classique Pas de Deux in WBC’s All Stars of Dance Performance held April 27!
Takumi Miyake was born in Kagawa, Japan and began his training under his grandmother and mother at the age of three. He has won first place and many major national ballet competitions in Japan. In 2017, he took part in the Youth America Grand Prix where he won first place and received a full scholarship from the Royal Ballet School. He started studying at the Royal Ballet School in September 2017 and graduated from the school in July 2022, receiving The London Ballet Circle Dame Ninette Award for the most outstanding male graduate of The Royal Ballet School that year. He joined American Ballet Theatre's Studio Company in September 2022 and became apprentice with the main company in November 2023.
For showtime and ticket information, please visit worldballetcompetition.com/all-stars-of-dance
#mondaymotivation This impressive arabesque balance by Sophia Santos 😍❤️
Sophia was awarded the Bronze Medal and $200 cash prize in the 2023 World Ballet Competition Finals in the Preparatory Category. She trains at Balletarrj Escola de Dança.
Learn more and apply to compete at worldballetcompetition.com
⭐️ WBC All Stars of Dance - Guest Artist Reveal! ⭐️ Mayara Pineiro will be performing the Don Quixote Pas de Deux in WBC’s All Stars of Dance Performance held April 27! For showtime and ticket information, please visit worldballetcompetition.com/all-stars-of-dance
⭐️ WBC All Stars of Dance - Guest Artist Reveal! ⭐️ Yoon Jung Seo will be performing the Grand Pas Classique Pas de Deux in WBC’s All Stars of Dance Performance held April 27!
A native of Gwangmyeong, South Korea, Yoon Jung Seo began studying ballet at age six. She attended the renowned Yewon School starting at age 12 and entered Seoul Arts High School at age 15. Seo participated in annual competitions in South Korea, winning several tournaments. She graduated from Yewon School with top honors in ballet and earned top scores every semester at Seoul Arts High School as a ballet major. In 2019, she was a finalist and won a scholarship at the Prix de Lausanne, and later participated in the Houston Ballet Summer Intensive.
Seo joined American Ballet Theatre Studio Company in September 2019, became an apprentice with the main Company in November 2021, and joined the corps de ballet in February 2022.
For showtime and ticket information, please visit worldballetcompetition.com/all-stars-of-dance
Two impressive diagonal turn sequences by Luisa Ferreira in the Odalisque Variation from Le Corsaire❤️😍
Luisa was awarded the Silver Medal and $400 cash prize in the 2023 World Ballet Competition Finals in the Preparatory Category (age 12-13). She trains at Atelie Da Danca.
Learn more and apply to compete at worldballetcompetition.com
#mondaymotivation Minori De Silva shows stunning lines, control and pirouettes in the Queen of Dryads Variation 🩵🩵🩵
Minori was awarded the Gold Medal and $600 cash prize in the Preparatory Category (age 12-13) at the 2023 World Ballet Competition.
She trains at Morningstar Dance Academy and is a Royal Ballet School international scholar.
Learn more and apply to compete at worldballetcompetition.com
Yun Xin Lin showcases exquisite control and artistry in the Paquita Variation ❤️😍
Yun Xin was awarded the Silver Medal and $1,000 cash prize at the WBC Finals ‘23 in the Pre-Professional Category. She trains at MorningStar Dance Academy.
Learn more and apply to compete at worldballetcompetition.com
Calling all ensembles! Apply now to compete in the 2024 World Ballet Competition.
Your opportunity to win $300K in scholarships, cash prizes, dance apparel and job contracts! Apply now at worldballetcompetition.com
Competitor: Atlanta Professional Dance Academy
WBC Finals ‘23🥇& $2,000 U.S. Dollar Cash Prize
Ensemble Category (ages 9-24)
Performing: “The Sonnet of Wings”
Congratulations to Taylor Tatiana Andre on becoming a trainee with the Sarasota Ballet! 😍❤️
Taylor Tatiana received the Gold Medal at the WBC Finals ‘21 and a $600 cash prize in the Preparatory Category (ages 12-13).
Learn more and apply to compete at worldballetcompetition.com
Taeryeong Kim (of South Korea) is exquisite in the Variation from Diana & Acteon 😍❤️
Taeryeong was awarded the Silver Medal at the WBC Finals 2019 and is now a company member of Norwegian National Ballet.
Learn more and apply to compete at worldballetcompetition.com
Katie Kassner captivates with her control and artistry in the Odile Variation 🖤😍
Katie was awarded the Bronze Medal and $1,000 cash prize in the 2023 World Ballet Competition Finals in the Professional Category. She recently joined BalletMet for the 2023-24 Season!
Learn more and apply to compete at worldballetcompetition.com
⭐️SAVE THE DATE!⭐️ The World Ballet Competition’s 17th Annual Finals will be held from April 22-27, 2024 in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Dancers, age 9-24, can apply via Video Audition for the WBC in categories from Introductory to Professional (soloist), Ensemble and Choreography. Applications are accepted from October 23, 2023 through January 10, 2024 while spots and entries are available. Prizes include the $10,000 Grand Prix award which is open to all categories.
Judged by major international dance masters and artistic directors, the World Ballet Competition draws aspiring young dancers and professionals from around the globe to compete for more than $300,000 in cash prizes, scholarships, job contracts, and dance merchandise.
Learn more and apply to compete at worldballetcompetition.com
WBC Competitor:
Yun Xin Lin 🇺🇸
WBC ‘23 Silver Medalist & $1,000 Cash Prize
Pre-Professional Category (age 14-15)
Training: MorningStar Dance Academy
