Semi-Final Locations are First Come - First Serve.

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Candidates for St. Petersburg, Finals are Selected the following ways:

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1. Through Top Placement in a Semi-Final Location.
    

2. Through Video Application - For International Dancers & Approved U.S Dancers. See below for details.
    

3. 2022 Finals (5th Place through Grand Prix Winners) may either attend a Regional or Directly Register for 2023 Finals as early as portal opening.
   
   
    

 

TOP PLACEMENT IN A SEMI-FINAL LOCATION EXPLAINED

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• From each Regional City, approximately 25 soloists & select ensembles will be chosen to advance to the Finals held in St. Petersburg, Florida.
   

• Approximately 5 days after the conclusion of a Regional City, invitation emails are sent to school directors or directly to independent dancers.
   

• From the date of the Invitation email, soloists/ensembles have 1-2 weeks, depending on regional location attended, to Register for Finals. Deadlines can also be found on the Registration Page.
   

• It is IMPORTANT for invited dancers to Register for Finals immediately after your regional location to secure your placement. The invitation email does NOT hold your spot.

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VIDEO APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL DANCERS & APPROVED U.S.  DANCERS EXPLAINED

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• International Dancers are classified as any dancer that currently resides and trains outside the U.S.
   

• Approved U.S Dancers include: Dancers belonging to a Partner School where there is no regional location offered in your state. Definition of a Partner School = the academies and companies that partner with ADC IBC to provide scholarship and professional opportunities to dancers through our platform. 
  
  For example: Colorado students that attend Colorado Ballet Academy may attend a nearby regional or submit a video to apply for Finals, as we do not host a Semi-Final in this state
  
   

• VIDEO PROCEDURE

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1. Create Submission Video. All video applicants MUST provide video in same format as demos provided below.
    

2. Apply Online. Click here. (video portal will open Nov 1, 2022)