The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition is the Royal Academy of Dance’s flagship annual event. It’s one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world, attracting the finest young dancers trained in the RAD syllabus.

Informally known as ‘The Fonteyn’, our international flagship annual event is dedicated to promoting and rewarding standards of excellence in young ballet dancers. This is achieved by offering candidates from around the globe a unique opportunity to work with world-renowned choreographers and professionals, as well as the chance to perform on famous international stages.