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ADC|IBC Competition

The ADC|IBC Seattle Semi-Final in Fall 2026 is a special opportunity for dancers who want to take a deeper step into focused ballet training.

Ms. Erin will be holding an ADC Info/Q&A Night on Tuesday, February 7th! Please see RSVP link for more info.

RSVP for ADC Info Night with Ms. Erin!
Fill out ADC 2026-27 interest form

Solo Division

All dancers applying for the solo division must meet the following requirements:

  • Commit to private lessons in Spring/Summer/Fall 2026 to learn and rehearse solo choreography. If cost is a barrier, please fill out our scholarship application.
  • Be willing to join an assigned ADC ensemble.
  • Enter one classical solo and/or one contemporary solo (must enroll in contemporary class to enter contemporary solo).
Interested? Fill out ADC 2026-27 interest form

Must be between the ages of 9-11 as of Jan 1, 2027.

 

Spring 2026:

  • Take at least 1-2 technique classes per week.
  • Perform in our Spring Show (June 6-7, 2026).
 

Summer 2026:

  • Attend at least 2 summer intensives or class series.
  • At least one summer intensive must be the August ADC Young Ensemble Workshop (Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm).
  • See our Summer Schedule for more details.
 

Fall 2026:

  • Take at least 2 technique classes per week.
  • Attend weekly solo rehearsal class (day/time TBD).
  • Perform in our Nutcracker (Dec 2026).

Must be between the ages of 12-14 as of Jan 1, 2027.

 

Spring 2026:

  • Take at least 2-3 technique classes per week.
  • Perform in our Spring Show (June 6-7, 2026).
 

Summer 2026:

  • Attend at least 2-3  summer intensives or class series.
  • At least one summer intensive must be a weeklong ADC Workshop.
  • See our Summer Schedule for more details.
 

Fall 2026:

  • Take at least 3 technique classes per week.
  • Attend weekly solo rehearsal class (day/time TBD).
  • Perform in our Nutcracker (Dec 2026).

Must be between the ages of 15-21 as of Jan 1, 2027.

 

Spring 2026:

  • Take at least 2-3 technique classes per week.
  • Perform in our Spring Show (June 6-7, 2026).
 

Summer 2026:

  • Attend at least 2-3 summer intensives or class series.
  • At least one summer intensive  must be a weeklong ADC Workshop.
  • See our Summer Schedule for more details.
 

Fall 2026:

  • Take at least 3 technique classes per week.
  • Attend weekly solo rehearsal class (day/time TBD).
  • Perform in our Nutcracker (Dec 2026).

Ensemble Division

Must be age 8+ as of Jan 1, 2027, with at least one year of previous ballet experience.
 

Spring 2026:

  • Take at least 1-2 technique classes per week.
  • Perform in our Spring Show (June 6-7, 2026).
 

Summer 2026:

  • Attend at least 2 summer intensives or class series.
  • At least one summer intensive must be the August ADC Young Ensemble Workshop (Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm).
  • See our Summer Schedule for more details.
 

Fall 2026:

  • Take at least 1-2 technique classes per week.
  • Attend weekly ensemble rehearsal class (day/time TBD).
  • Perform in our Nutcracker (Dec 2026).

Must have at least three years ballet experience.

 

Spring 2026:

  • Take at least 2 technique classes per week.
  • Perform in our Spring Show (June 6-7, 2026).
 

Summer 2026:

  • Attend at least 2-3 summer intensives or class series.
  • At least one summer intensive must be a weeklong ADC Workshop.
  • See our Summer Schedule for more details.
 

Fall 2026:

  • Take at least 2 technique classes per week.
  • Attend weekly ensemble rehearsal class (day/time TBD).
  • Perform in our Nutcracker (Dec 2026).
Interested? Fill out ADC 2026-27 interest form

Other details:

  • Additional fees apply for ADC|IBC registration, rehearsal/competition staffing, and costuming needs.
  • Ms. Erin will place soloists with specific private lesson instructor(s) to best support preparation.
  • Classical solo variations will be selected by Ms. Erin and BelArts Ballet Faculty, with consideration given to dancer input.
  • Contemporary and ensemble choreography will be assigned/determined by Ms. Erin and BelArts Ballet Faculty.
  • Dancers may be deferred for a year of additional training before competing.