2025 World Ballet Grand Prix (Quanzhou, China)
& The 2nd Xiamen International Ballet Competition
Competition Regulations
The 2025 World Ballet Grand Prix (WBGP) (Quanzhou, China) and the 2nd XIBC Xiamen International Ballet Competition are prestigious international ballet events co-organized by UNESCO and the International Federation of Ballet Competitions, with the Fujian Ballet Association serving as the founding and organizing body. The competition aims to establish a globally influential platform for ballet excellence, fostering artistic growth, facilitating cultural exchange, and showcasing exceptional talent. Through this event, dancers worldwide will gain opportunities to refine their artistry, share achievements, and realize their aspirations, collectively advancing the vibrancy and prosperity of ballet across the globe.
Centered on ballet education and talent development, the competition seeks to strengthen dialogue and collaboration among emerging artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. It aspires to explore innovative perspectives and practices in ballet, bridging traditions with contemporary creativity. To uphold the highest standards of integrity, the organizing committee has convened a distinguished international jury composed of renowned ballet experts, ensuring fairness, impartiality, and transparency throughout the adjudication process.
Guiding Units: Fujian Provincial Dancers Association, Quanzhou Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Quanzhou Fengze District Bureau of Culture, Sports, and Tourism
Supporting Units: UNESCO, International Ballet Competition Association, Asian Ballet Competition Association,Quanzhou Normal University College of Music and Dance.
Organizers: World Ballet Grand Prix (Quanzhou, China) Organizing Committee, Xiamen International Ballet Competition Organizing Committee.
Undertakers: Fujian Provincial Ballet Association, Quanzhou Aishang Ballet Art Center
Co-organizers: Quanzhou Song and Dance Theatre, Yannian Mountain Resort, Fengze District Cultural Center
Acknowledgements: Xiamen Hualai Art Center, Quanzhou Grace Ballet, Aishang Ballet (Xiamen) Art Training Co., Ltd.
Sergey Usanov (Russia)
President, International Federation of Ballet Competitions
PARK JAE KEUN (South Korea)
Vice President (Global), International Federation of Ballet Competitions
Chairman, Asia Division, IFBC
Chairman, Korea International Ballet Competition
Chairman, Korean Ballet Foundation
Xin Lili (China)
Artistic Director, Shanghai Ballet
Vice Chair, Shanghai Federation of Literary and Art Circles
Chairwoman, Shanghai Dancers’ Association
Li Na (China)
Professor, School of Art, Xiamen University
President, Fujian Ballet Association
Vice Chairwoman, Fujian Dancers’ Association
Yuri Vyskubenko (Russia)
Artistic Director, Moscow Classical Dance Company
Yan An (China)
Executive Director, China Overseas Exchange Association
Co-Chair, World Federation of Chinese Organizations
Director, Cultural Projects and Performances
Recipient of “The Light of China” Award
Shao Zhi Jun (Japan)
Chairman, Japan Division, International Federation of Ballet Competitions
Chief Director, Japan Grand Ballet Competition
Political Adviser to the Chinese Government
Vice Chairman, Japan Federation of Chinese Literature and Arts
Board Member, Japan Ballet Association
Altankhuyag Dugaraa (Mongolia)
President, Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet
Chairman, Mongolian Ballet Foundation
Chairman, Organizing Committee of the Mongolia International Ballet Competition
Natalia Vyskubenko (Russia)
Professor, Moscow State Ballet Company
Assistant Artistic Director, Canadian National Ballet
Qi Huan (Singapore)
Former Principal Dancer, Royal New Zealand Ballet
Chief Instructor, New Zealand National Dance School
Artistic Director, Ballet Quarter Dance Academy, Singapore
Ballet Instructor, School of the Arts, Singapore
·Phase 1: Preliminary Round (Online Review: submission of video, photos, registration form, and performance music)
·Phase 2: Semi-finals (Technical Training: Classical Dance/ Contemporary Dance)
·Phase 3: Final Competition (Performance Presentation)
·Phase 4: GALA Performance and Award Ceremony
·Now—June 10: Participants submit preliminary round materials online (no registration fee)
·June 11—June 15: Preliminary round review
·Mid-June : Contestants selected for the semi-final and final rounds will be notified by email. Please check your email regularly and follow the instructions provided. Failure to respond in time will be considered a withdrawal from the competition.
·July 17: On-site registration / Press Conference / Participant Welcome Ceremony and Lottery / Welcome Dinner
·July 18: Semi-finals—Technical Training (Classical Dance/Contemporary Dance), registration fee is self-paid
·July 19: Final Competition—Performance Presentation, registration fee is self-paid
·July 20: GALA Performance / Award Ceremony/ Celebration Dinner
·July 21—22: “World Heritage Quanzhou” Cultural and Tourism Integration Program: East and West Towers, West Street Ancient Alleys, Fuwen Temple, Qingyuan Mountain, Minnan-Taiwan Connection Museum, Xunpu Zanhuawei, etc. (optional activities, fees are self-paid)
*Note: During the above activities, the schedule may be subject to changes based on the number of participants, with the actual schedule to be confirmed on-site.
1.Program Duration:
Solo Dance: Program duration must not exceed 3 minutes
Pas de deux (Choreographed): Program duration must not exceed 6 minutes
Pas de deux (Classical): Program duration must not exceed 10 minutes
Group Dance: Program duration must not exceed 8 minutes
Ensemble Dance: Program duration must not exceed 8 minutes
2、Contemporary dance programs must be choreographed after 2015.
3、The same program may be used for both the preliminary and final rounds.
2025 WBGP International Ballet Grand Prix:
（1）Solo Dance: Classical Dance / Contemporary Dance
（2）Pas de deux: Classical Dance / Contemporary Dance
（3）Group Dance: Classical Dance / Contemporary Dance (3–7 participants)
（4）Ensemble Dance: Classical Dance / Contemporary Dance (8 or more participants)
The 2nd XIBC Xiamen International Ballet Competition:
（1）Solo Dance: Classical Dance / Contemporary Dance
（2）Pas de deux: Classical Dance / Contemporary Dance(Pas de deux participants are scored individually)
(1) Preschool Group (A): Born between July 31, 2019, and July 30, 2021 (Ages 4–5)
(2) Preschool Group (B): Born between July 31, 2017, and July 30, 2019 (Ages 6–7)
(3) Pre-junior Group (A): Born between July 31, 2015, and July 30, 2017 (Ages 8–9)
(4) Pre-junior Group (B): Born between July 31, 2013, and July 30, 2015 (Ages 10–11)
(5) Junior Group (A): Born between July 31, 2010, and July 30, 2013 (Ages 12–14)
(6) Junior Group (B): Born between July 31, 2007, and July 30, 2010 (Ages 15–17)
(7) Senior Group: Born before July 30, 2007 (Ages 18 and above)
* For the 2025 WBGP International Ballet Grand Prix, if there is an age overlap in Pas de deux participants, the younger age group will be applied. For group and ensemble dance, the age group will be determined by the average age
| Competition Fee Structure | |
| Solo Dance | 1980 RMB (USD $270) per person |
| Pas de deux | 980 RMB (USD $130) per person |
| Group Dance | 880 RMB (USD $120) per person |
| Ensemble Dance | 780 RMB (USD $110) per person |
| Video and Photo Package (optional) | 380 RMB (USD $50) per person |
| Makeup Fee (optional) | 300 RMB (USD $40) per person or 600 RMB (USD $80) per person |
Note: The registration fee covers the practice attire and ballet shoes for the semi-finals, which will be provided by the organizing committee during registration.
1.The Organizing Committee of the 2025 WBGP World Ballet Grand Prix (Quanzhou, China) and the 2nd XIBC Xiamen International Ballet Competition will award medals, trophies, and certificates to winning participants. All finalists will receive certificates issued by the Organizing Committee.
2.The Organizing Committee of the 2025 WBGP World Ballet Grand Prix (Quanzhou, China) and the 2nd XIBC Xiamen International Ballet Competition intends to provide additional benefits, including but not limited to eligibility for related international competitions, scholarships for masterclasses, and short-term training opportunities. Final details will be announced during the awards ceremony.
3.The Xiamen International Ballet Competition will award cash prizes to winning participants. All taxes related to the cash prizes will be withheld and paid by the Organizing Committee on behalf of the recipients.
Prize Structure – Xiamen International Ballet Competition
Grand Prize by the Organizing Committee – RMB 12,000 / USD $1,600
Senior Group:
Gold Award (Male/Female) – RMB 8,000 / USD $1,000
Silver Award (Male/Female) – RMB 5,000 / USD $680
Bronze Award (Male/Female) – RMB 3,000 / USD $400
Junior Group (B):
Gold Award (Male/Female) – RMB 4,000 / USD $550
Silver Award (Male/Female) – RMB 3,000 / USD $400
Bronze Award (Male/Female) – RMB 2,000 / USD $280
Junior Group (A):
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards (Male/Female) – Medal and Certificate
Pre-junior Group (A & B):
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards (Male/Female) – Medal and Certificate
Preschool Group (A & B):
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards (Male/Female) – Medal and Certificate
Senior Group:
Gold Award (Male/Female) – RMB 4,000 / USD $550
Silver Award (Male/Female) – RMB 3,000 / USD $400
Bronze Award (Male/Female) – RMB 2,000 / USD $280
Junior Group (A & B):
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards (Male/Female) – Medal and Certificate
Pre-junior Group (A & B):
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards (Male/Female) – Medal and Certificate
Preschool Group (A & B):
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards (Male/Female) – Medal and Certificate
*The final right of interpretation of this event belongs to the Organizing Committee.
1、Preliminary Round
Registration Methods (Choose one: Online registration or Email registration)
（1）Online Registration: Please visit the website（https://www.qzsenior.com）for online registration.
（2）Email Registration: Please visit the website（https://www.qzsenior.com/download.php）to download the electronic registration form. Send the required registration materials (competition video, registration form, photo, performance audio) to the email address: fjblwxh@163.com，Late submissions will not be accepted.
（3）No registration fee will be charged for the preliminary round.
2、Semi-finals and Finals
（1）Registration Time: July 17, 2025
（2）Registration and Semi-finals Location: Yannian Mountain Resort (Quanzhou, Fujian Province)
（3）Finals Location: Quanzhou Song and Dance Theatre (Quanzhou, Fujian Province)
* Please refer to the “Competition Rules” for detailed registration materials and requirements.
3、This event has not authorized any agency or individual to handle registration. All notifications will be based on official communications.
1、Organizing Committee Contact Information
Official Website：https://www.qzsenior.com
Official·Telephone:
Teacher Guo: +86-18020769157 (WeChat available)
Teacher Weng: +86-15860732659 (WeChat available)
Official Email：fjsblwxh@163.com
2、All videos and photos taken during the competition will belong to the organizing committee, which holds the usage rights.
3、You may follow the official social media accounts below
World Ballet Grand Prix (Quanzhou, China) Organizing Committee
Xiamen International Ballet Competition Organizing
March 2025
Competition Rules
Phase 1: Preliminary Round (Online Review: submission of video, photos, registration form, and performance music)
Phase 2: Semi-finals (Technical Training: Classical Dance/Contemporary Dance)
Phase 3: Final Competition (Performance Presentation)
Phase 4: GALA Performance and Award Ceremony
2025 WBGP International Ballet Grand Prix:
(1) Solo Dance: Classical Dance / Contemporary Dance
(2) Pas de deux: Classical Dance / Contemporary Dance
(3) Group Dance: Classical Dance / Contemporary Dance (3–7 participants)
(4) Ensemble Dance: Classical Dance / Contemporary Dance (8 or more participants)
The 2nd XIBC Xiamen International Ballet Competition:
（1）Solo Dance: Classical Dance / Contemporary Dance
（2）Pas de deux: Classical Dance / Contemporary Dance(Pas de deux participants are scored individually)
(1) Preschool Group (A): Born between July 31, 2019, and July 30, 2021 (Ages 4–5)
(2) Preschool Group (B): Born between July 31, 2017, and July 30, 2019 (Ages 6–7)
(3) Pre-junior Group (A): Born between July 31, 2015, and July 30, 2017 (Ages 8–9)
(4) Pre-junior Group (B): Born between July 31, 2013, and July 30, 2015 (Ages 10–11)
(5) Junior Group (A): Born between July 31, 2010, and July 30, 2013 (Ages 12–14)
(6) Junior Group (B): Born between July 31, 2007, and July 30, 2010 (Ages 15–17)
(7) Senior Group: Born before July 30, 2007 (Ages 18 and above)
*For the 2025 WBGP International Ballet Grand Prix, if there is an age overlap in Pas de deux participants, the younger age group will be applied. For group and ensemble dance, the age group will be determined by the average age.
The application requirements for the 2025 WBGP World Ballet Grand Prix (Quanzhou, China) are the same as those for the 2nd XIBC Xiamen International Ballet Competition. Contestants may register for both competitions simultaneously.
Contestants are required to submit a performance video (or award certificate), three photographs, an application form, and music audio for their piece.
（1）Contestants must submit a performance video. Those competing in the Classical Dance category must submit a Classical Dance piece; those competing in the Contemporary Dance category must submit a contemporary dance piece. (Format: MP4, MOV, 1080P, under 500MB)
（2）The video must be recorded in a single take using a full-body wide shot. Camera movement, angle changes, editing, added background music, and non-performance sounds (such as applause or voices) are not allowed. The video and audio quality must be clear.
（3）The performance must be by the contestant themselves. Videos that are forged, AI-generated, or feature a substitute performer will result in disqualification.
（4）The preliminary round will be judged anonymously by the panel. The submitted video must not contain any text or subtitles identifying the contestant. Videos with identifying information will be considered invalid and the contestant will be disqualified from the preliminary round.
（5）Contestants who have previously won Grand Prix, Gold, Silver, or Bronze awards at any of the following competitions are exempt from submitting a preliminary video but must provide valid proof of their award:
• Varna International Ballet Competition (Bulgaria)
• Helsinki International Ballet Competition (Finland)
• Prix de Lausanne (Switzerland)
• USA International Ballet Competition (Jackson, Mississippi)
• Moscow International Ballet Competition (Russia)
• Korea International Ballet Competition
• Japan International Ballet Competition
• Mongolia International Ballet Competition
• Shanghai International Ballet Competition
• Beijing International Ballet and Choreography Competition
• Or other international competitions recognized by the Organizing Committee
（1）One recent front-facing headshot without a hat (JPG, minimum 300 dpi)
（2）Two full-body ballet poses in practice wear, taken in a dance studio (JPG, minimum 300 dpi). The poses must be different.
（1）Please fill out the form online athttps://www.qzsenior.com
（2）If online registration is not feasible due to special circumstances, please download the application form fromhttps://www.qzsenior.com/download.phpand submit it via email.
* For the 2025 WBGP World Ballet Grand Prix, only one person needs to submit the application for pas de deux, ensemble, or group pieces. For the 2nd XIBC Xiamen International Ballet Competition, each contestant must register individually, even for pas de deux.
Audio files must be in MP3 or m4a format and clearly labeled with the name and duration of the piece.
（1) The registration deadline is June 10, 2025, at 23:59 (Beijing Time). Contestants must complete the online registration or submit all application materials to fjblwxh@163.com before the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.
(2) For email registration, the email subject must follow this format: “Contestant Name + Nationality + Competition Name + Division + Age Group”. All application materials must be placed in one folder, which should also be named using this format. Incomplete, incorrectly formatted, or late submissions will be considered invalid.
(3) No application fee is required for the preliminary round.
（4）For inquiries, please contact fjblwxh@163.com or call:
Ms. Guo: +86-18020769157 (WeChat ID same as phone number)
Ms. Weng: +86-15860732659 (WeChat ID same as phone number)
（5）If materials are submitted more than once, the latest submission will be deemed final.
（6）Contestants selected for the semi-final and final rounds will be notified by email in mid-June. Please check your email regularly and follow the instructions provided. Failure to respond in time will be considered a withdrawal from the competition.
（1）The Organizing Committee will arrange expert judges to provide training sessions focusing on fundamental techniques in Classical Dance or contemporary dance. During the sessions, judges will score participants. Specific time and venue arrangements will depend on the contestant’s age, division, and other factors.
（2）Contestants must wear the designated practice attire and dance shoes provided by the Organizing Committee.
（3）Scores from the semi-final round will be included in the final overall score.
(1) The order of performance for participants will be determined by a lottery. The order will follow the numbers drawn. All participants must attend the lottery. For Pas de deuxs, Group Dances, and Ensemble Dance, only one participant is required to draw.
(2) Participants who cannot attend the lottery due to special reasons will have their order drawn on their behalf by the organizing committee.
(3) Under special circumstances, the organizing committee has the right to adjust the order of performance.
（1）Duration of the program：
Solo Dance: The program must not exceed 3 minutes.
Pas de deux (Choreographed): The program must not exceed 6 minutes.
Pas de deux (Classical): The program must not exceed 10 minutes.
Group Dance: The program must not exceed 8 minutes.
Ensemble Dance: The program must not exceed 8 minutes.
（2）For female Classical Dance participants:
For the Preschool and Pre-junior Groups, soft shoes must be worn.
For Junior Group (A), participants may choose between soft shoes or pointe shoes.
For Junior Group (B) and the Senior Group, pointe shoes must be worn.
For the 2025WBGPWorld Ballet Grand Prix (China, Quanzhou), Adult group participants may choose either soft shoes or pointe shoes.
(3) Contemporary dance programs must be choreographed after 2015.
(4) The same program can be used for both the preliminary round and the final competition.
(5) Participants are responsible for addressing any copyright issues related to composition, choreography, and other performance-related matters. The competition organizing committee is not responsible for this.
(6) The use of flammable materials, water, or salt on stage is prohibited. Nude performances are not allowed.
(7) Participants must prepare their own performance costumes.
All participants must bring a USB drive with their music to be checked upon registration.
(1) The competition organizing committee will invite prominent figures from the international ballet community to form the jury. The jury members must adhere to the rules set by the competition organizing committee.
(2) All judges will attend both the semi-finals and the final competition to score.
(3) The final score of each participant will be based on a combined evaluation of their performance in the semi-finals and finals.
(4) In accordance with the jury rules, there may be instances where awards are tied or not awarded.
(1) All participants must attend the GALA performance, which is unpaid.
(2) The GALA performance will feature two types of programs: one chosen by the organizing committee from the participants’ programs, and the other arranged by experts appointed by the organizing committee.
(3) The GALA performance and the award ceremony will be attended by an audience.
(4) During the award ceremony, all participants are required to wear their performance costumes.
World Ballet Grand Prix (Quanzhou, China) Organizing Committee
Xiamen International Ballet Competition Organizing
March 2025
