Where Grace Meets
Greatness
February 28 - March 2, 2025
$668,919 in scholarships awarded in 2025
Last season NBC awarded scholarships to elite ballet schools around the nation including School of Philadelphia Ballet, Idyllwild Arts Academy, Cary Ballet Conservatory, Atlanta Ballet, Cleveland Ballet, Richmond Ballet, Ballet West Academy, City Ballet of San Francisco, The HARID Conservatory, The School of First State Ballet Theatre, The Rock School for Dance, Princeton Ballet School, Nickerson-Rossi Dance, Sarasota Ballet School, and European School of Ballet. NBC also awarded 222 acceptances into different training programs across the country, and 14 trainee positions were awarded.
HOW CAN NBC HELP CONNECT YOU TO THE SCHOOL OF YOUR DREAMS?
Competing on stage is not a requirement to receive a scholarship. Dancers can participate in only the master classes and have the same opportunities as individual or ensemble competitors.
Job Fair 2026
NBC is proud to hold its second job fair during the competition weekend on February 28, 2026 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. You do not need to compete in the competition in order to participate in the job fair. The job fair is for any individual who is 16-21. Please see more information under the Rules and Registration and Job Fair tab.
Book your accommodations with our Official Hotel Staybridge Suites for discounted rates!
Beautiful Central Location
No need to drive to multiple locations throughout the weekend!
National Ballet Competition is located at the historic Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Delaware. Built in 1871, The Grand’s event venues are rich with history and tradition. In addition, the Grand Opera House is equipped with four state of the art studios for competitor master classes.
Esteemed Judging Panel
National Ballet Competition gathers some of the most elite names from the ballet community as our judging panel.
Master Class Opportunities
Competitors have an opportunity to learn from our esteemed judging panel in master classes in ballet technique, pointe and contemporary.
Not ready to compete as an individual? Register for master class only participation and still be eligible for scholarships.
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This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com
