Where Grace Meets
Greatness
February 28 - March 2, 2025
$275,000 in scholarships awarded in 2024
Last season NBC awarded scholarships to elite ballet schools around the nation including Atlanta Ballet, The HARID Conservatory, Cary Ballet Conservatory, The School of Philadelphia Ballet, The Rock School for Dance Education, Joffrey Ballet, and MORE! NBC also awarded two trainee positions to Cleveland Ballet.
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.
2025 Scholarship Schools Include: Atlanta Ballet, Ballet Pensacola, Ballet West Academy, Cary Ballet Conservatory, Cleveland Ballet, European School of Ballet, Richmond Ballet, The School of First State Ballet Theatre, Idyllwild Arts Academy, Sarasota Ballet School, The HARID Conservatory, The School of Philadelphia Ballet, The Rock School, The Rock School West.
Job Fair 2025
NBC is proud to hold its first job fair during the competition weekend on March 1, 2025 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
