2012 Genée International Ballet Competition
Genée International Ballet Competition 2012 - Wellington
The Royal Academy of Dance in association with the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the New Zealand School of Dance, presents the Genée International Ballet Competition 2012 in Wellington from 6 to 15 December 2012.
Wellington is a vibrant, compact city situated between rolling hills and a stunning harbour. New Zealand's capital city is well known for its arts, culture, fine dining and breathtaking natural scenery. The Genée International Ballet Competition will be staged in the magnificent St James Theatre, one of New Zealand's finest Edwardian lyric theatres and home of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. The fully-restored heritage building is the Wellington venue for opera, dance and major musical shows.
Competition schedule and ticketing information
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Semi-finals
Wednesday 12 December 2012
Thursday 13 December 2012
St James Theatre, Wellington
Genée Dance Challenge
A national dance challenge for young dancers across New Zealand
Final: Friday 14 December 2012
St James Theatre, Wellington
Tickets are priced at $30 per single day and $75 for three days including Genée Dance Challenge.
Final
Saturday 15 December 2012
St James Theatre, Wellington
Tickets are priced between $40 - $77
Priority Booking Period for RAD members
1 May - 6 June 2012
Royal Academy of Dance Members booking within the priority booking period will receive an early bird discount of 15%. Members booking from 7 June onwards will receive a 5% discount. To secure the discount, members should use the promotional code which has been sent to them.
General Booking Period
from 7 June 2012
Ticket Website
www.ticketek.co.nz
Candidate Information
Essential Information for Candidates contains general information about the annual Genée International Ballet Competition, such as entry criteria, entry fee, competition content and prizes awarded.
Accommodation and Other Information
Following are links to assist you in finding accommodation in Wellington, and to discover lots about this vibrant city:
- Accommodation: http://www.wellingtonnz.com/accommodation
- Sites & Activities: http://www.wellingtonnz.com/sights_activities
- Restaurants & Bars: http://bars-restaurants.wellingtonnz.com/
- Shopping: http://www.wellingtonnz.com/shopping
- Information Centre: http://www.wellingtonnz.com/visitor_information/i_site_visitor_centre
Genée History
History of the Genée International Ballet Competition
Winners from 1931 to 2010 (54 KB)
Winners from 2011 (66 KB)