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
ABT, ASFA Chair
Paloma Herrera
Artistic Director
Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive
Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive
Nicole Duffy
Program Advisor
Ballet Hispanico
Ballet Hispanico
Lydia Coco
Artistic Director
Ballet Virginia
Ballet Virginia
Evelyn Cisneros
Director
Ballet West Academy
Ballet West Academy
Louise Lester
International Ballet Master
Michael Waldrop
Summer Artistic Director
Joffrey Ballet School
Joffrey Ballet School
Grace Holmes
Director
San Francisco Ballet School
San Francisco Ballet School
Valerie Madonia
International Guest Teacher
ABT, Joffrey Ballet
ABT, Joffrey Ballet
Adm Sklute
Artistic Director
Ballet West
Ballet West
Meg Paul
International Choreographer
Joffrey Ballet, Complexions
Joffrey Ballet, Complexions
Duncan Cooper
International Choreographer
Dance Theater of Harlem
Dance Theater of Harlem
Jodie Gates
Stager
Forsythe Productions
Forsythe Productions
Tara Birtwhistle
Associate Artistic Director
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
James Manning
Dance Department Chair
Pittsburgh Capa
Pittsburgh Capa
Etienne Diaz
Director
Rock School for Dance-West
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!