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St. Petersburg Festival and
International Adult Dance Competition
July 19-24, 2027
St. Petersburg, Florida
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Participants may register for the Festival classes without competing
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Categories: Classical Ballet, Contemporary/Modern, Ensembles
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Open to participants 18 and older, Beginner to Professional
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Classes in Classical Ballet, Pas de Deux (Intermediate/Advanced), Contemporary, Jazz, and Pointe/Variations
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Competition
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Gala Performance
Entry Fee Includes
Festival and Competition
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Four Days of Master Classes led by internationally recognized ballet masters and choreographers
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Participants have the option to register for the master classes only without competing
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For those competing: One competition entry. Your choice of one Contemporary/Modern, one Ballet variation or one Ensemble entry (Each Participant may compete with up to 4 solos, two Contemporary or two Ballet for an additional fee)
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Competition Day Pass to watch all Competitors
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Top winners will perform in the Saturday Gala Performance
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Two complimentary tickets to the Gala Performance for friends or family
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Welcome Bag
Registration Information
Awards
Level I
Gold Medal - 1st Place
Silver Medal - 2nd Place
Bronze - 3rd Place
Level II
Gold Medal - 1st Place
Silver Medal - 2nd Place
Bronze - 3rd Place
Level III
Gold Medal - 1st Place
Silver Medal - 2nd Place
Bronze - 3rd Place
Level IV
Gold Medal - 1st Place
Silver Medal - 2nd Place
Bronze - 3rd Place
Additional Awards
Ensembles
Musicality
Judges Choice
Best Artistry
Best Self-Choreographed Piece
Apprenticeship Position
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Act'ble
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Wear Moi
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Dance Tampa
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Bodhi Core
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BalletClass.com
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Londonne
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The Barbell Ballerina
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Ballet Beautiful
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Total Dance
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Fomkin Ballet Academy
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Precision in Practice -Desiree Ballerina
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Elena Kunikova, Ballet Atelier
Prizes From:
Competition Divisions
Level I
Level I is designed for dancers with three years or less of dance experience. Participants in this category compete at the introductory stage, demonstrating fundamental technique at the beginner level. Dancers in this level do not compete withou pointe and focus on building a strong technical foundation in a supportive environment.
Level II
Level II is tailored for intermediate-level dancers who have accumulated four or more years of dance education. Competitors at this level demonstrate more advanced technique, greater control, and greater familiarity with dance vocabulary. This level encourages dancers to refine their skills and showcase their growth in a more challenging setting.
Level III
Level III is for advanced dancers with seven or more years of training who have strong technical ability and performance experience, but have not performed professionally. Welcome to perform on Pointe.
Level IV
Level IV is for more advanced dancers who are, or have had, pre-professional dance education, college level education, or who are professional dancers.
Ensembles
Ballet, Contemporary, Modern and Jazz
The Venue
All Classes will be held at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida
The Competition and Gala Performance:
Binninger Theatre
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, Florida
Binninger Theatre, Eckerd College” by Eckwriter, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Competition and Festival FAQ
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Am I able to register for the Festival classes only? Yes; dancers are welcome to register as Festival Only attendees.
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May I compete without attending the festival classes? Only Festival participants may compete. Participants may choose any or all festival classes.
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What is the refund policy? Refunds will be given only in cases of injury and illness with a physicians note.
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Is it required to perform both a classical and contemporary solo ? It is not required to perform both a contemporary and classical solo. Participants may choose up to two classical and two contemporary.
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What classes are offered during the Festival? Contemporary/Modern, Classical Ballet, Pointe and Variations, Pas de Deux (for intermediate and advanced) Jazz.
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Does the Entry fee include housing? Participants are responsible for providing their own housing. Accomodations at Eckerd College are available for participants. Please see the prices on the registration page.
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What are the time limits for Solos and Ensembles? Solos 2:30, Ensembles 5:00.
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How many ensembles/group pieces can I perform? Up to two Ensemble/Group pieces.
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If I live outside the US can I still attend the competition and compete? Yes.
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Are meals provided? It is the respnsibility of the participtants to provide their own food. Meal Plants may be available at Eckerd College. Please inquire after November.
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Are accomodations provided? Participants are required to pay for their own accomodations. Accomodations at Eckerd College are available for participants. Private rooms are available in four bedroom suites with a shared kitchen and two shared bathrooms. Prices are available on the registration page.
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