INSPIRE Biennial event and awards

The INSPIRE 14+ Dance Scholarship comprises an Open Class, two Studies, a Classical Variation and the RAD Centenary Variation. The Classical Variation is chosen from the listed classical 19th-century repertoire variations.

Please note: For ease of reference, we have retained the terms male and female for the variations in some places as these have traditionally been performed in this way. However, candidates may choose any of the classical variations they wish to perform regardless of these traditional terms.

Information and sheet music for the studies: INSPIRE studies

All candidates will perform Study 1 – Allegro with Batterie

Candidates will choose to perform one of the following studies

Study 2 – Grand Allegro (to be performed by dancers who identify as female)

Study 3 – Grand Allegro (to be performed by dancers who identify as male)

Study 1 – Allegro with Batterie

Study 2 – Grand Allegro (to be performed by dancers who identify as female)

Study 3 – Grand Allegro (to be performed by dancers who identify as male)

Candidates will perform one Variation from the options below. Click on the link for the music.

Variations to be performed en pointe

• Sleeping Beauty Prologue, First Fairy
• Sleeping Beauty Act III, No.23, Variation IV ‘Diamant’
• Coppélia Act I, Swanhilda  (A short introduction has been added to this music to give the dancer the opportunity to be ready for the start of the variation)
• Swan Lake Act 1, Pas de Trois, 1st female variation
• Napoli Pas de Six, 5th variation

Variations to be performed in flat shoes

• Giselle Act 1, Peasant Pas de Deux, First Male Variation
• Giselle Act I, Peasant Pas de Deux
• Napoli Pas de Six, 1st male variation
• Napoli Pas de Six, 2nd male variation
• Swan Lake Act 1, Pas de Trois, A male Variation

To see a performance and to confirm the choreography for each variation, please refer to the following public YouTube clips as a guide.

Click here to view the video: https://vimeo.com/375620274/eafc169303

Click here to view the video: https://vimeo.com/375618058/025991f9be

Click here to view the video: https://vimeo.com/375615690/093fa84a6c

Details regarding rules and conditions for our INSPIRE 14+ Dance Scholarship

14-Dance-Scholarship-Information-2024.pdf

Applicants are eligible to enter INSPIRE provided they:

• have received training in New Zealand for a minimum of one year prior to the closing date of the Scholarship and are resident in New Zealand;

• are current members of the Royal Academy of Dance;
• are of non-professional status;
• have passed the Royal Academy of Dance Advanced 1 Examination with Distinction, and have not taken the Advanced 2 examination at the time of participating in the INSPIRE 14+ Dance Scholarship;
• and are under 17 years of age as at the date of the event.

• The Judging Panel will assess the class, studies classical variation and Centenary variation. The decision of the Judging Panel is final
• The INSPIRE Award, Elvira Macrae Award and Alexander Grant Training Award, are awarded for further Classical Ballet training
• The Scholarship winner must commence further study within twelve (12) months of the date of the award; this time limit can only be extended at the Academy’s discretion, and any funds not used within five (5) years of the date of the award will be forfeited
• All entries must be made on the official entry form
• All entry forms and payment must be received by closing date
• Students may re-apply as many times as they wish, provided the entry requirements are met
• Students who do not follow the Entry Requirements and Rules may be disqualified
• The Academy reserves the right to alter the Scholarship Rules and Entry Requirements at any time without prior notice