SA International Ballet Competition kicks off on WORLD BALLET DAY with record number of entrants

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The 8th South African Ballet International Ballet Competition kicks off at the Artscape today. This year's competition will see 180 dancers, the highest number of entrants to date performing in front of an outstanding panel of judges. representing some of the world’s best ballet companies, academies, and training institutions from all six continents across the globe. Prizes include access to summer intensive programmes, internships, and scholarships. A new Novice category has also been introduced for entrants aged 6 to 8 years of age, from Africa only. South Africa International Ballet Competition founder and CEO. Dirk Bardenhorst joins us on the line for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.