AGE & DIVISION
Division | Age* | Solo/Duet | Variation |
Pre-Junior (A) | 8~9 | Only Solo | One Solo |
Pre-Junior (B) | 10~11 | Only Solo | One Solo |
Junior (A) | 12~13 | Only Solo | One Solo |
Junior (B) | 14~15 | Solo or Duet | One Solo |
Senior (A) | 16~17 | Solo or Duet | One Solo |
Senior (B) | 18~21 | Solo or Duet | One Solo |
COMPETITION
1. Participants can dance Solo or Duet each round (Pre-Junior(A)(B),Junior(A) can dance only Solo).
2. All participants will be judged individually regardless of Solo or Pas de Deux.
3. Non-competing partner is allowed to dance for competing partner in Duet.
4. WBGP is open to dance students all nationalities age 8-21 years old.
Categories are based on dancers age as of 1 January 2022
POINTE SHOES
8 – 11 Years Old: Soft Ballet Shoes required for competition (Soft Ballet shoes only for this division – Pointe Shoes are not Permitted)
12 – 13 Years Old: You have the option to wear Soft Ballet Shoes or Pointe Shoes for this Age Division
14 Years Old and Above: Pointe Shoes required for competition (Pointe Shoes must be worn in this Age Division for all Female Participants)
LIVE PERFORMANCE
All participants will have their Master classes and Competition at the Gateway Theatre.