The Cecchetti International Classical Ballet (CICB) Competition is held every three years in various countries around the world. On July 21-27, 2024, the competition will be hosted by the Cecchetti Council of America in beautiful Holland, Michigan, USA.

Holland offers both a small-town charm and big-city amenities with its award-winning downtown and nearby white sandy beaches on the shores of Lake Michigan. The city of Holland is an outpost of Dutch culture and tradition in the midst of the American Midwest. As a worldwide organization, the Cecchetti International Classical Ballet Competition 2024 offers exceptionally talented Cecchetti students the opportunity to perform for an international audience and world-renowned choreographers and dance professionals.The competition’s networking and scholarship opportunities provide participating young artists essential skills and valuable experience to pursue continuing dance education and promising professional careers.

The Cecchetti International Classical Ballet Competition 2024 will be comprised of a junior and senior division.

• Minimum age 14 and maximum 16 at the commencement of the competition for the junior division and minimum age 17 maximum age 20 at  commencement of competition for the senior division.
• Have passed Cecchetti Intermediate (CCA Elementary) exam at junior level and Advanced 1 (CCA Intermediate) exam at the senior level, (or equivalent level nomenclature used by each organization).
• Be a student and not a professional dancer (i.e. anyone who is employed as a full time dancer with a professional dance company. This includes dancers who are not currently employed but have been in the past).
• Entries are only accepted through the audition process of CICB member organizations.
• Prospective competitors may only apply once, through the audition process of one CICB member organization.
• Coaches should contact their CICB member organization for teacher qualification requirements to enter competitors.