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C2ladanse

Montpellier · France

Dates confirmed19 – 20 December 2026

Length
2 days
Entry fee
€55 one discipline / €79 two before 12 October, then €65 / €89
Deadline
12 November 2026 · early rate until 12 October
Age reference
Age on the first day of the competition

Age categories

  • Préparatoire — 8–9 years old
  • Élémentaire — 10–11 years old
  • Intermédiaire — 12–13 years old
  • Moyen — 13–14 years old
  • Avancé — 15–16 years old
  • Expert — 17–22 years old

Levels

All levels — No separate track — age brackets only. Note that Intermédiaire and Moyen overlap at 13: ask the organisers for the exact rule.

Variations

Free
  • Free — · 8–22 years old

A two-discipline competition: free choice up to 13, then classical and contemporary or jazz both required from 14. Three variations in Avancé and Expert.

Masterclasses. Not published.

Jury. Not published. Finalists get a debrief — a rare piece of teaching feedback on this circuit.

What you can win. C2ladanse Grand Prix for dancers 13 and over competing in both disciplines, Prix Pépite for under-13s, medals by category and discipline.

Worth knowing. Rewards versatility. The finalists' debrief makes it a good competition to learn from.

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Built from official websites and published rulebooks, checked in September 2026. Nothing is guessed: where a date, a fee or a jury is not published, the guide says so rather than inventing one. Rules change from season to season — always check the competition's own site before entering.