WE'RE COMING TO
DAYTON, OHIO

OCTOBER 18-19, 2024

Guiding dancers of the next generation with performance opportunities, personalized feedback from industry leaders, master classes, scholarships, and more!

Location Details

Registration is NOW OPEN for our Semi-Finals event, for the first time in Dayton, Ohio! Join us for two days filled with performance opportunities, classes, and scholarship opportunities, with a renowned jury panel and team of master class instructors!

October 18-19, 2024
The Theatre at The Dayton Convention Center
22 East 5th St.
Dayton, OH 45402

The Premier Ballet Competition

Universal Ballet Competition, a 501(C)(3) based in Florida, tours the United States — October through June! Experience the difference at one of our 15 Semi-Final Competitions.

Members of the Jury and Master Class instructors include Artistic Directors, Rehearsal Directors, and Faculty from:

San Francisco Ballet
› Royal Winnipeg Ballet
› Ballet West
› Pacific Northwest Ballet
› Kansas City Ballet
› Cincinnati Ballet
› Complexions Contemporary Ballet
› Ballet Hispanico
› Pennsylvania Ballet
› Joffrey Ballet School

Over $300,000 dollars in scholarships are awarded every year to prestigious summer and year-round schools all over the world.

Our Esteemed Jury & Master Class Instructors

Wes Chapman

UBC Chair of the Jury
ABT, ASFA Chair

Paloma Herrera

Artistic Director
Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive

Nicole Duffy

Program Advisor
Ballet Hispanico

Lydia Coco

Artistic Director
Ballet Virginia

Evelyn Cisneros

Director
Ballet West Academy

Louise Lester

International Ballet Master

Michael Waldrop

Summer Artistic Director
Joffrey Ballet School

Grace Holmes

Director
San Francisco Ballet School

Valerie Madonia

International Guest Teacher
ABT, Joffrey Ballet

Adm Sklute

Artistic Director
Ballet West

Meg Paul

International Choreographer
Joffrey Ballet, Complexions

Duncan Cooper

International Choreographer
Dance Theater of Harlem

Jodie Gates

Stager
Forsythe Productions

Tara Birtwhistle

Associate Artistic Director
Royal Winnipeg Ballet

James Manning

Dance Department Chair
Pittsburgh Capa

Etienne Diaz

Director
Rock School for Dance-West

Ready to Dance with Us?

We proudly welcome pre-competitive, intermediate, and competitive level dancers at any regional competition. Categories include Classical Ballet Solo, Contemporary Solo, Pas de Deux, Duo/Trio, and Ensembles.

Choose a location near you and join us for our 12th Season!

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