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Competition for new Ballet choreographers

Competition for new Ballet choreographers

Organised by the Ballet de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux and the Centre Chorégraphique National Malandain Ballet Biarritz as part of the Pôle de Coopération Chorégraphique du Grand Sud-Ouest, as well as with the Centre Chorégraphique National Ballet de l'Opéra national du Rhin, the Competition for new Ballet Choreographers has established itself over the last 10 years as one of the major choreography competitions in Europe. Its mission is to support the emergence of new choreographers who will be the future of ballet in the 21st century.

Edition 2026

In front of a jury of eminent European ballet figures, the six selected finalists will present their pieces at the finale le 6 juin 2026 à 19h au Théâtre de la Gare du Midi de Biarritz with a view to winning :

One of two creation commissions
au sein du Ballet de l’Opéra national de Bordeaux et du CCN  · Ballet de l’Opéra national du Rhin. Ces commandes seront suivies de diffusion des œuvres créées et d’un accompagnement dans la durée.

Cash prizes :

The City of Biarritz Prize / Caisse des Dépôts consisting of a €15,000 grant

Le Prix de la Fondation pour la Danse Thierry Malandain – Académie des beaux-arts / Prix des professionnels
€5,000

The Audience Prize of €3,000

A look back at the last edition

Previous editions

Find out more about the winners of the previous editions of the Young Ballet Choreographers Contest.

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