To Ballet dancers who aim for the world
Announcement of Application Opening
Applications are now being accepted for the 6th International Ballet Competition, The World Ballet Trial Tokyo Stage.
We warmly welcome the participation of all individuals who are passionately dedicated to ballet, regardless of experience or skill level.
This competition consists of three categories: Pre-Competition, International Competition, and Group Competition, allowing participants to challenge themselves according to their goals.
Outstanding performers in the International Competition will be granted the opportunity to advance to the Final Stage held on the second day.
The Final Stage will also feature dancers who achieved excellent results in the TWBT Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia,
Hong Kong and Italy stages.
Participating on an international stage, alongside peers from around the world, offers a unique and invaluable experience that will surely expand your future possibilities.
Participation rules
Pre-Competition
Participants may enter either classical ballet, contemporary dance, or both.
Time Limit
Classical Ballet: Within 3 minutes
Contemporary Dance: Within 3 minutes (free choice of music) If entering both categories, each performance will be judged separately.
Accompaniment Music
Only digital audio files will be accepted.
Exceeding the time limit will result in disqualification.
Age Categories
Early Junior : 6–7 years old
Junior A : 8–9 years old
Junior B : 10–11 years old
Junior C : 12–13 years old
Junior D : 14–15 years old
Junior E : 16–18 years old
Senior : 19–30 years old
Judging Criteria
Each performance will be evaluated based on standards tailored to the characteristics of the classical ballet and contemporary dance categories.
Participants in all age categories are allowed to perform in ballet shoes.
Eligibility
First-time participants and those with limited experience are warmly welcomed.
Performing on stage offers a wonderful opportunity to discover new joys in ballet.
International Competition
Participants may enter either classical ballet, contemporary dance, or both.
Time Limit
Classical Ballet: Within 3 minutes
Contemporary Dance: Within 3 minutes (free choice of music) If entering both categories, each performance will be judged separately.
Accompaniment Music
Only digital audio files will be accepted.
Exceeding the time limit will result in disqualification.
Age Categories
Junior A : 8–9 years old
Junior B : 10–11 years old
Junior C : 12–13 years old
Junior D : 14–15 years old
Junior E : 16–18 years old
Senior : 19–25 years old
Judging Criteria
Each performance will be evaluated based on standards tailored to the characteristics of classical ballet and contemporary dance.
Participants in Junior B (10–11 years old) and younger are allowed to perform in ballet shoes.
Group Competition
Participants may choose either classical ballet or contemporary dance.
Time Limit
Within 4 minutes (free choice of music)
Accompaniment Music
Only digital audio files will be accepted.
Exceeding the time limit will result in disqualification.
Age Categories
Under 18 : Composed of members aged 8–18 years
Upper 19 : Composed of members aged 19–30 years Team Composition
Each team must consist of 2 to 15 members.
Judging Criteria
Performances will be evaluated separately for classical ballet and contemporary dance.
Entries in the classical ballet category may not include Grand Pas de Deux.
Awards
Pre-Competition
Gold Award
Silver Award
Bronze Award
For both classical ballet and contemporary dance, 1–2 individuals from each age category will be selected to receive these awards.
Bright Future Award
For both classical ballet and contemporary dance, 1–2 individuals from each age category, who demonstrated exceptional performances but did not receive a Bronze Award, will be selected.
Hopeful Journey Award
For both classical ballet and contemporary dance, 1–2 individuals from each age category, who exhibited outstanding performances but were not recipients of the Bright Future Award, will be selected.
Teacher Award
Awarded to the Teachers of Gold Award recipients in both classical ballet and contemporary dance categories.
Contemporary Dance Choreography Award
Presented to the Choreographers of Gold Award-winning performances in the contemporary dance category.
International Competition
Grand Prix
Grand Prix Selection Criteria
At the International Competition Final Stage, the Grand Prix will be awarded to one participant who demonstrates the most outstanding performance across all age categories in both classical ballet and contemporary dance.
After selecting the highest scorers from each category, the judges will conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on technical skill, artistry, stage presence, and other criteria to determine the final recipient.
Note: Group categories are excluded.
Gold Award
Silver Award
Bronze Award
Awarded to 1–2 individuals from each age category in both classical ballet and contemporary dance.
Shining Blossom Award
Awarded to 1–2 individuals from each age category in both classical ballet and contemporary dance, selected for outstanding performances among participants who did not receive a Bronze Award.
Shining Leaf Award
Presented to 1–2 individuals from each age category in both classical ballet and contemporary dance, selected for exceptional performances among participants who did not receive a Shining Blossom Award.
Teacher Award
Awarded to the Teachers of Gold Award recipients in both the classical ballet and contemporary dance categories.
Contemporary Dance Choreography Award
Presented to the Choreographers of Gold Award-winning performances in the contemporary dance category.
Judge's Scholarship
Awarded to selected dancers from all participants, based on various factors considered by the judges.
Group Competition
Gold Award
Silver Award
Bronze Award
Awarded to one team from each category: Under 18 and Upper 19.
Harmonic Ensemble Award
Presented to 1–2 teams from each age category, selected for outstanding performances among groups that did not receive a Bronze Award.
Teacher Award
Awarded to the Teachers of Gold Award recipients in each category.
Choreography Award
Presented to the Choreographers of Gold Award-winning performances in each category.
Entry Fee
Competition
Classic Ballet: JPY23,000
Contemporary Dance: JPY23,000
Both Categories (Classic Ballet & Contemporary Dance): JPY44,000
Group Category (Group Representative): JPY30,000
An additional JPY10,000 will be charged per extra member.
Workshop
Classic Ballet (90 min/class): JPY7,000
Contemporary Dance (90 min/class): JPY7,000
Both Categories (Classic Ballet & Contemporary Dance): JPY12,000
Competition Venue and Dates
📍 Koganei Miyaji Gakki Hall
Competition: Main Hall
Workshop: Practice Rooms 2 & 3 (within the same venue)
Address:6-14-45 Honcho, Koganei City, Tokyo 184-0004, Japan
Access: In front of the South Exit of JR Chuo Line
Musashi-Koganei Station
🗓️ Dates: August 21 (Thu) – 22 (Fri), 2025
【TWBT Tokyo Final Stage Eligibility】
◇ Dancers who achieved outstanding results in TWBT overseas stages
Eligible stages: TWBT Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Italy
◇ Dancers who achieved outstanding results in the TWBT Tokyo Stage Semi-Final
【Schedule】
Tokyo Stage Semi-Final: Held from the first to the second day of the competition
Final: Held on the final day of the competition
＊The schedule may change depending on the number of participants.
【Notes】
Pre-competition participants are not eligible for the Final Stage.
Only International Competition participants are eligible.
To Overseas Dancers Considering Participation in the TWBT Tokyo Stage
TWBT respects its partnership countries, and in principle, dancers from countries where a TWBT competition is held cannot directly participate in the TWBT Tokyo Stage Semi-Final. This decision is based on the TWBT Union Agreement. We appreciate your understanding.
We encourage you to first participate in your national TWBT and fully demonstrate your abilities.
We look forward to seeing you at the Tokyo Final Stage.
If TWBT is not held in your country, you are eligible to participate in the TWBT Tokyo Stage Semi-Final.
Additionally, all dancers are welcome to participate in the Pre-Competition. However, as it is intended for gaining experience,
Pre-Competition participants are not eligible to advance to the Final Stage.
Special GALA
The World Ballet Trial Tokyo Stage 5th
Handling of personal information
Participants are in this International Ballet Competition
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We will properly manage and use the personal information of the participants.
Disclaimer
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The World Ballet Trial Tokyo Stage at the time of application,
We assume that you have agreed to this disclaimer.
Organized by ASIA BALLET AGENCY, participants at this competition between participants that occurred when participating and, we do not take any responsibility for problems with third parties .
In addition, the dispute that occurred at the competition venue, we do not take any responsibility for theft or loss.
Shooting matter
Participants are at this international ballet competition
The World Ballet Trial Tokyo Stage at the time of application,
It is assumed that you have agreed to these shooting items.
Organized by ASIA BALLET AGENCY, we may shoot this competition.
Also, take photos and videos on websites, etc.
It may be posted.
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Main event / Contact
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TEL +81-3-6300-9560
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