Candidate applications are open!
The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition is now accepting applications for 2025.
Click below to apply and read the Candidate Information Pack for more details. Don't miss this unforgettable opportunity to dance on an international stage, in the heart of Brazil.
Entries close on 19 May 2025.
For the first time in Latin America
The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition will be held for the very first time in São Paulo, Brazil!
Candidates will have a chance to dance at the iconic Auditório Ibirapuera, designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer - a unique venue used for various cultural activities and musical shows.
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“I'm delighted to be taking the Fonteyn 2025 to Brazil for the first time, and to be staging the event at the instantly recognisable Auditório Ibirapuera will be very special indeed. I cannot wait to welcome candidates from around the world to take part in what promises to be a memorable event.”
Alexander Campbell, RAD Artistic Director
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The Fonteyn
The RAD is only able to present the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition with the support of generous sponsors and donors, as well as the vital income coming from ticket sales and competitor fees.
We need support to enable us to offer The Fonteyn to the talented ballet stars of tomorrow. If you are interested in becoming a supporter or sponsor of The Fonteyn, please get in touch by emailing development@rad.org.uk.