Helsinki International Ballet Competition - video audition for — 2026 Helsinki International Ballet Competition (HIBC)

Recorded Video
Date: Jan. 31, 2026

Video Requirements:

Video requirements for pre-selection Video recording should be of high technical quality. The dancer should be filmed from the front, with full body kept in view, and not too far away. Dance studio environment, normal studio lights, cover the mirror if seen in the background. Videos of live performances are not accepted. Edited or cut videos are not accepted. Video format should be avi, mov, mp4 or mpg.

Women's Dress Code

Attire for video Tights covering entire leg and foot No performance costumes, skirts or practise tutus allowed Competitors performing female variations: pointe shoes and a leotard in a contrasting colour from the studio’s background.

Men's Dress Code

Competitors performing male variations: soft shoes and a solid colour shirt in a contrasting colour from the studio’s background.

Audition Description

The online application for HIBC 2026 is open from 1.11.2025 9 AM to 31.1.2026 23:59 PM Applicants for the competition are required to submit: – a video recording of one variation listed below – a photo (headshoot) – a signed relase form You also have to pay the application fee of EUR 100 which is non-refundable. The selection will be primarily conducted by video auditioning.

Associated Programs

2026 Helsinki International Ballet Competition (HIBC)
Updated: Sept. 25, 2025