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Helsinki International Ballet Competition

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The Helsinki International Ballet Competition (HIBC) is one of the leading classical ballet competitions in Northern Europe, hosted by the Finnish National Opera and Ballet. Founded in 1984, the 10th edition (28 May – 5 June 2026) brings together young talented dancers from around the world to compete in classical and contemporary categories. The competition is organised by the Helsinki International Ballet Competition Association.

Programme

The Helsinki International Ballet Competition (HIBC) is one of the leading classical ballet competitions in Northern Europe, hosted by the Finnish National Opera and Ballet. Founded in 1984, the 10th edition (28 May – 5 June 2026) brings together young talented dancers from around the world to compete in classical and contemporary categories. The competition is organised by the Helsinki International Ballet Competition Association.

Artistic Director

Javier Torres (Artistic Director, Finnish National Ballet — Jury President)

Dance Styles

classicalcontemporaryneoclassical

Contact

Open auditions

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