12th South African International Ballet Competition

The 12th South African International Ballet Competition (SAIBC), supported by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), takes place from the 29th to the 31st of July 2025 at Artscape.

The International competition has three age groups: ages 9 to 12 (Scholar), 13 to 16 (Junior), and 17 to 22 (Senior), in both Classical Ballet and Contemporary categories. The competition is also open to duets, trios and groups.

The SAIBC attracts dancers of the highest calibre from South Africa and across the globe and this year sees Jury members from China, Canada, South Korea, Switzerland, South Africa, Belgium, and America.
Entry videos should be sent to badenhorstdirk.db@gmail.com.For more information please visit the website click here

The SAIBC gratefully acknowledges the invaluable support from the City of Cape Town, The Mary Oppenheimer & Daughter Foundation, Lift Airline and the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) that relies on funds from the proceeds of the National Lottery. The Lotteries Act and regulations guide how NLC funding may be allocated. The NLC wants the grants to make a difference in the lives of all South Africans, especially those more vulnerable, and to improve the sustainability of the beneficiary organisations. Available funds are distributed to registered and qualifying non-profit organisations in the fields of charities, arts, culture and national heritage; and sport and recreation. By placing its emphasis on areas of greatest need and potential, the NLC contributes to South Africa’s development

Duration: 2 hours
Age Restriction: Family

Kindly note Artscape provides wheelchair seating. You can book directly via this website but should you require assistance please call Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 76 95 who will assist with navigation and booking.