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It’s More Than A Competition-
Gem State is honored to offer the first and only annual Idaho based ballet competition. We invite dancers from various backgrounds and skill levels to participate and showcase their passion, technique and artistry. Our competition experience has been designed specifically to support the dancer on their journey.
How are we different?
In alignment with our mission, Gem State Ballet Competition creates a positive environment for dancers to learn and grow. We are also committed to working as partners with Idaho companies, studios and academies, supporting our local dance community and avoiding conflicts of interest. Dancers will have the opportunity to get feedback from the judges during rehearsal to better prepare for the scored performance. This format provides insight to the dancer, directing them on how to improve their overall presentation. Our competition creates opportunities for dancers to earn scholarships as well as stipends to further their training and experience.
How does competition serve the dancer?
Competitions provide dancers with clear goals and deadlines. Many students experience exponential growth during these seasons of analysis and consistent feedback from coaches. The additional performance opportunity teaches the dancer to adapt in high pressure settings and be versatile while working in varying conditions.
Divisions
Division I – Age 9-12 (pointe not permitted)
Division II – Age 13-15
Division III – Age 16+ (Professional company dancers are not eligible to compete)
Participation Fee- $198
*All divisions are required to perform a classical and a contemporary piece (maximum of 2:30 min per solo). Classical variations must either be selected from the appropriate division list or be pre approved via email. Contact Gemstateballet@gmail.com for variation approval.
Contact us at gemstateballet@gmail.com and list “Competition” in the subject line to request additional details or be added to email contacts for updates.
A limited number of financial and merit based scholarships will be available to qualifying students.
Suggested Variations By Division-
Division I & II Variations
• Coppelia- [Delibes, Saint-Leon] Act I Variation
• Don Quixote- [Minkus, Petipa] Cupid Act II
• Fairy Doll – [Drigo / Legat]
• Flower Festival at Genzano- [ Helsted, Bournonville] male and female variations
• Giselle- [ Adam, Coralli] Peasant Pas variations
• Harlequinade- [Drigo, Petipa] all variations
• La Bayadere- [ Minkus, Petipa] Three Shade variations Act III
• La Fille Mal Gardee- [Hertel, Nijinska, Romanoff] Act II & variations
• Le Corsaire- [Adam, Drigo, Petipa] three Odalisque variations
• Napoli- [Pauli, Bournonville] Male Variation No.1
• Paquita- [Minkus, Petipa] All Variations. NO PRINCIPAL VARIATIONS
• Raymonda- [Glazunov, Petipa] All Variations NO PRINCIPAL VARIATIONS
• The Flames of Paris- [Assafyev, Vainonen] pas de deux & variations
• The Sleeping Beauty- [Tchaikovsky, Petipa] Fairy Variations, Blue Bird Pas de deux &
variations
Division III Variations
• Coppelia- [Delibes, Saint-Leon] Pas de deux of Swanilda/Franz, Act III, all variations
• Don Quixote- [Minkus, Petipa] variation of Kitri Act I & II, Cup Variation, Mercedes Variation,
Queen of Dryads act II, Cupid Act II, pas de deux Act III, Variations Act II & III
• Flower Festival at Genzano- [ Helsted, Bournonville] pas de deux & variations
• Giselle- [ Adam, Coralli] variation of Giselle act I, peasant pas act I & variations, pas de deux
act II, wili variations act II
• Harlequinade- [Drigo, Petipa] pas de deux & variations
• La Bayadere- [ Minkus, Petipa] Pas de deux & variation of Gamzatti/Solor Act I, Three Shade
variations Act III
• La Esmeralda- [Pugni, Petipa] pas de deux & variations
• La Fille Mal Gardee- [Hertel, Nijinska, Romanoff] pas de deux Act II & variations
• La Ventana – [Bournonville] variations
• La Sylphide – [Lovenskjold, Bournonville] James Act I, pas de deux & variations act II
• Le Corsaire- [Adam, Drigo, Petipa] pas de deux of Gulnare & Lankeden Act I, pas de deux of
Medora & Ali Act II, three Odalisque variations, Jardin Anime Act III
• Paquita- [Minkus, Petipa] Pas de deux (adagio only), All Variations
• Pas de Quatre- [Pugni, Perrot, Dolin] Variations
• Raymonda- [Glazunov, Petipa] All Variations
• Satanella- [Pugni, Petipa] pas de deux & variations
• Swan Lake- [Tchaikovsky, Petipa/Ivanov] Siegfried Act I, Pas de Trois & variations Act I
• The Awakening of Flora [Drigo, Petipa] Variations
• The Flames of Paris- [Assafyev, Vainonen] pas de deux & variations
• The Nutcracker- [Tchaikovsky, Petipa] pas de deux act II & variations
• The Sleeping Beauty- [Tchaikovsky, Petipa] Fairy Variations, Aurora Variations Act I & II
(Under 2:30) Blue Bird Pas de deux & variations, Wedding Pas de deux & variations
• The Talisman- [Schnietzhoeffer, Drigo, Petipa] Pas de Deux and Variations
• William Tell [Rossini, Bournonville] variation
If you have questions regarding variations please contact us at gemstateballet@gmail.com or text 208-800-7526