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Concours International de Danse Classique de Toulon

Toulon, Palais des Congrès Neptune · France

Dates confirmedSaturday 17 April 2027

Length
1 day
Entry fee
€85 solo · €55 per dancer in duos · €45 in groups — early rate before 15 February 2027: €70 / €40 / €30
Deadline
12 March 2027 (may close early depending on entries) · music files by email before the same date
Age reference
Age on the day of the competition (limit: 25)

Age categories

  • Espoir (demi-pointe) — 6–7 years old
  • Ballerina (demi-pointe) — 8–9 years old
  • Étude (demi-pointe) — 10–11 years old
  • Moyen 1 (demi-pointe) — 12–13 years old
  • Moyen 2 (pointe) — 12–13 years old
  • Avancé (pointe) — 14–15 years old
  • Supérieur (pointe) — 16–25 years old
  • Pre-professional — 15–25 years old

Levels

Recreational · Pre-competitive — The Espoir-to-Supérieur categories are open to everyone (free variation). A dedicated Pre-professional category exists from age 15.

Variations

FreeRepertoire
  • Free — Every individual category — free variation, 1:15 to 1:45 · 6–25 years old
  • Repertoire — Pre-professional category only — exclusive ballet list · 15–25 years old

Free variation everywhere — repertoire is forbidden in the Espoir-to-Supérieur categories. Pre-professional (15+): two compulsory variations, one from repertoire (exclusive ballet list; two La Bayadère variations excluded) + one free in any style. Presenting other competitions’ set variations is forbidden.

Masterclasses. Not mentioned in the 2027 rulebook.

Jury. Recognised personalities from the dance world; decisions are final. Honorary president: Karin Averty.

What you can win. Numerous cash prizes, trophies, workshop places and dance goods.

Worth knowing. New for 2027: online registration and payment (Yapla platform). Dress code: pastel tunic (girls), grey tights and white top (boys); costume compulsory from Avancé up. Duo and group categories too (classical and other styles). Public competition, free entry for candidates and teachers.

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