The Aus Prix

The Aus Prix is Australia’s most prestigious classical ballet competition, created to support exceptional young dancers pursuing a professional career.

Dancers qualify through a national audition process before being invited to Melbourne for an exclusive 5 day experience featuring Classical Ballet and Contemporary classes, private solo coaching, Semi Finals performances and the Finals Event.

Throughout the week, participants are assessed by an internationally and nationally respected professional panel, receive valuable voice critiques and compete for significant cash prizes, scholarships and professional opportunities.

The Aus Prix exists to help dancers take the next step towards a professional career through financial support, industry exposure and exceptional training opportunities

Five Days of Elite Training

Train in Classical Ballet and Contemporary with internationally and nationally recognised industry professionals.

Private Solo Coaching

Every Semi Finalist receives a private 20 minute coaching session on their Classical Ballet solo with a member of the professional faculty.

Over $200,000 in Cash Prizes

Gold, Silver and Bronze Medallists are awarded significant cash prizes across every age category together with The Coppen Award.

Professional Feedback

Receive detailed voice critiques and adjudication scores from our leading ballet professionals and faculty.

Scholarships & Opportunities

Compete for direct entry offers, summer intensives, scholarships and professional training opportunities with prestigious partner organisations.

Performances

Every Semi Finalist performs:

Classical Ballet or Repertoire Solo
Open Genre Solo

Giving dancers the opportunity to demonstrate both technical excellence and artistic versatility.

Advance Your Dance Career At The Aus Prix!

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