The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2026

2026 十月 31, 星期六 – 2026 十一月 8, 星期日

Various times

Events Competition The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2026

Application Deadline:

2026 六月 1, 星期一

Event Date:

2026 十月 31, 星期六 – 2026 十一月 8, 星期日

Event Time:

Various times

Location:

Who’s it for?

Dancers who have achieved Distinction in their RAD Advanced 2 exam (aged between 15 and under 19, as of 1 June 2026)

Fee:

£700 entry fee

The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition is the RAD’s annual flagship event.

The Fonteyn represents the pinnacle of achievement for young people trained in the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, and it is dedicated to promoting and rewarding standards of excellence in young ballet dancers internationally. This is achieved by offering aspiring dancers the unique opportunity to work with world-renowned choreographers and professionals, as well as the chance to perform on an international stage. ​​

The Fonteyn week consists of coaching sessions, semi-finals and a final performance, during which medals and awards are assigned by an esteemed panel of judges.

  • Classes and coaching sessions: from Sunday 1 November at the Royal Academy of Dance.
  • Semi-finals: from Wednesday 4 November to Friday 6 November at the Royal Academy of Dance.
  • Final: Sunday 8 November, at the London Coliseum.

Audience tickets will be available at a later date.

For more information and to enter the competition, please click below.