RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition (AGP)
2023 Rules and Regulations
Mission
AGP is an educational journey for young ballet dancers worldwide, to demonstrate their talent and learn from international dance experts. Outstanding dancers are recognized by awards and scholarships to assist their career development.
Age and divisions
AGP is for female and male dancers aged 5 to 28 of any nationality. Candidates are divided into Divisions listed below. Age is defined by 1st August 2023.
Solo Division Perform Classical and/or Contemporary | Age | Birthday From | Birthday To |
|---|---|---|---|
Senior | 17~19 years old | 2 August, 2003 | 1 August, 2006 |
Junior B | 15~16 years old | 2 August, 2006 | 1 August, 2008 |
Junior A | 13~14 years old | 2 August, 2008 | 1 August, 2010 |
Performance B | 11~12 years old | 2 August, 2010 | 1 August, 2012 |
Performance A | 9~10 years old | 2 August, 2012 | 1 August, 2014 |
Duo/Trio (2~3 dancers) Group (4~20 dancers) *for Global Regional competition only | Age | Birthday From | Birthday To |
|---|---|---|---|
Senior | 17~28 years old | 2 August, 1994 | 1 August, 2006 |
Junior | 13~16 years old | 2 August, 2006 | 1 August, 2010 |
Performance | 9~12 years old | 2 August, 2010 | 1 August, 2014 |
Children | 5~8 years old | 2 August, 2014 | 1 August, 2018 |
Jury and tutors
AGP invites international dance experts and educators to be jury and tutors. Details will be announced on AGP website at least 30 days before competition.
Procedure of Competition
AGP Global Regional Competitions (AGP Global Regionals) are PHYSICALLY held in different cities globally. Selected candidates from the AGP Global Regionals are invited to join the AGP Finals Competition (AGP Finals).
General registration condition
Registration fee is non-refundable. AGP reserves the right to deny any registration at its discretion. Any change of registered information including variation selection must be sent to AGP by email 30 days before the competition, and approved by the AGP management. An administrative fee of HK$500 will be charged for each change of information within 30 days or during the competition.
Solo variation (please refer to the AGP Classical variation list and Contemporary music list)
Division | Shoes | Global Regionals | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|
Senior | Pointe shoes | Mandatory:
Classical variation
chosen from
AGP Classical variation list
Optional:
Contemporary Ballet
music chosen from
AGP Contemporary music list
(free choreography) | Classical variation
and
Contemporary Ballet
(free choreography)
|
Junior B | Pointe shoes | Mandatory:
Classical variation
chosen from
AGP Classical variation list
Optional:
Contemporary Ballet
music chosen from
AGP Contemporary music list
(free choreography)
| Classical variation
and
Contemporary Ballet
(free choreography)
|
Junior A | Soft shoes | Mandatory:
Classical variation
chosen from
AGP Classical variation list
Optional:
Contemporary Ballet
music chosen from
AGP Contemporary music list
(free choreography)
| Classical variation
and
Contemporary Ballet
(free choreography)
|
Performance A & B | Soft shoes | Mandatory:
Classical variation
chosen from
AGP Classical variation list
Optional:
Contemporary Ballet
music chosen from
AGP Contemporary music list
(free choreography)
| Classical variation only |
Health condition
AGP values physical and psychological health in dancers, which is essential to a long-term dance career. Candidates must provide accurate and up-to-date information regarding their condition of health by filling in a health questionnaire as part of the online registration.
Attendance at class, variation competition, and seminars
Attendance at class, variation performance, and seminars listed on schedule for specific divisions and candidates is compulsory. Failure to attend compulsory activity will lead to disqualification from the competition.
Access for teachers and accompanying persons
Competition tickets may be purchased online or at the specific locations listed on the website. Availability and type of ticket varies in each location.
Backstage entry is strictly for candidates only. Teachers and accompanying persons are not allowed to enter the backstage area.
Venue dimension and lighting
Venue dimension varies in different locations of AGP Regionals. Please refer to the information on the website.
Right of photographs, visual and audio recording
AGP assigns an official photographer and videographer. AGP owns the permanent right to all photographs, visual and audio recordings of the performance and participation of candidates during competition. Candidates agree to waive all rights to all recordings made by AGP or by any authorized third party on behalf of AGP, and allow such recordings to be used by AGP or authorized sponsors and third party for any form of promotional and commercial purpose. Photography and video filming by audience at the auditorium or in class studio of AGP Competition is forbidden.
Travel arrangement
Travel visa, expenses to attend the competition, and insurance against accidents, injury, illness and theft, are at participants’ own cost and responsibility.
Decision
AGP has the right to all final decisions of the rules and regulations, and the results of competition. Decision of Jury on distribution of any award, medal, scholarship and prize is final and irrevocable. AGP Jury reserves the right to offer or not to offer any published award, medal, scholarship or prize if no suitable candidate is identified.
A jury member, who either has worked closely with a candidate or is associated with the school of a candidate for the past six months, does not give a mark to this specific candidate during the competition.
Legal responsibility
All candidates and participants must agree to indemnify AGP from any legal action and/or cost resulting from any physical injury sustained during the participation in any activities in AGP. This Rules and Regulations is created in English and subject to Hong Kong law, and the content is subject to change. Translated versions in other languages are for reference only. In case of dispute, the decision of AGP remains final.