BALLET INTENSIVE PROGRAM
Manila
Founded in 2012, the Asian Grand Prix (AGP) Ballet Intensive Program (BIP) presents a unique and invaluable opportunity for aspiring ballet dancers. Offered as a supplementary week of rigorous dance training immediately together with the esteemed Asian Ballet Competition hosted by AGP, the BIP provides a comprehensive and immersive educational experience. Participants benefit from an intensive curriculum encompassing a diverse range of essential dance disciplines. Daily classes in classical ballet form the core of the program, focusing on technique, alignment, and artistry. Students delve into classical repertoire, learning iconic variations and pas de deux, gaining crucial performance skills and historical understanding. Exploration of contemporary ballet exposes dancers to innovative movement vocabulary and fosters versatility. Character dance classes introduce the stylistic nuances and cultural richness of various folk dance traditions, broadening their artistic horizons. Complementary body conditioning sessions are integrated to enhance strength, flexibility, and injury prevention. A significant and highly anticipated element of the BIP is its culmination in a final performance, providing participants with a platform to showcase their progress and newly acquired skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Since its inception, the AGP Ballet Intensive Program has played a pivotal role in nurturing emerging talent within the ballet world. Demonstrating its commitment to fostering the next generation of dancers, the BIP has awarded hundreds of scholarships to promising individuals who have exhibited exceptional talent, dedication, and future potential, enabling them to pursue further training at prestigious dance institutions worldwide. The program serves not only as an intensive training period but also as a crucial stepping stone for young dancers seeking to embark on professional ballet careers.
All regions are welcome
BIP 2025 Summer Program - Manila
Date: 4th to 9th August 2025
Class Venue: Aliw Theatre
Performance Venue: Aliw Theatre
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Classical Ballet
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Repertoire
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Character Dance
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Contemporary Dance
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Stage Performance
BIP is a 5-day ballet class program. Students will learn from international tutors, and receive a certificate at the Graduation Ceremony.
Age, Levels and Fee
The BIP welcomes dancers of any nationality between the ages of 9 and 21. Participants' ages will be determined as of August 1, 2025. The competition features two levels tailored to different age categories. Teachers have the discretion to modify a student's assigned class level based on their individual skill.
Tutors
The BIP Tutors are composed of international dance educators and experts.
Registration
Online registration is mandatory via the AGP website (www.asiangrandprix.org). Applicants must complete the online form and pay the non-refundable registration fee using a credit card. Acceptance will be granted on a first-come-first-served basis, and registration will close once the participant quota is reached. Information regarding the online registration dates and availability will be posted on the Education page of the AGP website. AGP retains the authority to refuse any registration application.
Travel Arrangements
Participants are solely responsible for all costs and arrangements related to their participation, including travel visas, expenses to attend the BIP, and insurance coverage for accidents, injury, illness, and theft.
Attendance of Class, Stage Performance
To be eligible for the Graduation Performance, participants must have a 100% class attendance record.
The Right of Photographs, Visual and Audio Recording
AGP commissions official photographers and videographers to document BIP events and retains full ownership of all resulting photographic, visual, and audio recordings of participant performances and involvement. By participating, individuals consent to relinquish any rights to these recordings, whether captured by AGP or its authorized third parties. Participants also grant permission for AGP, its authorized sponsors, and third parties to utilize these recordings for promotional and commercial purposes across all media. Unauthorized photography and video filming are strictly prohibited at BIP venues. Individuals violating this rule may be asked to leave the premises.
Legal Responsibility
Participants agree to indemnify AGP against any legal action or costs arising from physical injuries sustained during any BIP activities. These Rules and Regulations are governed by Hong Kong law, and the English version will prevail in all final decisions.
BIP Scholarship recipients should email registration@asiangrandprix.org for registration details.
BIP 2025 Intensive Program Tutor Members
Ayako Fujioka
Ballet Mistress
of Asian Grand Prix
Former Principal
of The Hong Kong Ballet
Japan
Eriko Ochiai
Ballet Mistress
of Asian Grand Prix
Former Principal of
The Hong Kong Ballet
Japan
Allen Lam
Ballet Master
of Asian Grand Prix
Chair Person
Hong Kong Dance
Alliance
Hong Kong
Mike Wang
Ballet Master
of Asian Grand Prix
Former Principal
of The Hong Kong Ballet
China
Sarawanee Tanatanit
Ballet Mistress
of Asian Grand Prix
Founder & Director
Hostbkk
Thailand
George Birkadze
Artistic Director
Classical Training
Program with
American Ballet
USA
Shen Sijia
Ballet Mistress
of Asian Grand Prix
Former Principal
of Shanghai Ballet
China
Miwa Horikawa
Ballet Mistress
of Asian Grand Prix
Director
of Sensational Ballet Company
Japan