UPDATE: Bravo! Congratulates Australian Aaron Smyth on his win!

Genée International Ballet Competition 2008

The dancers of tomorrow judged by the stars of today

Bravo! News - Exclusive coverage of the competition (click on images to watch video):

TheGenée International Ballet Competition is the one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world attracting more than 50 young dancers representing a diverse range of nationalities each year; each on the brink of a stunning professional career. The Bravo! Audience Choice award offers an exciting opportunity for the audience to take the decisions into their own hands and choose their favourite dancer.

This year the 2008 competitors will be put through their paces by Christopher Hampson, award winning international choreographer and home-grown talent, choreographer Sabrina Matthews has been commissioned to create two exclusive solos, one for the male competitors and one for the females, specially for them to learn and perform.

"The Gold medal is only awarded when a candidate demonstrates exceptional technical skills, an innate response to music, outstanding performance qualities and charisma," said Dame Antoinette Sibley, DBE, President of the Royal Academy of Dance who is presenting the Genée International Ballet Competition for the first time in North America.

Semi – finals, 20 & 21 August at Betty Oliphant Theatre
Final – Saturday 23 August 2008
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts

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