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Ryo Sasaki & Sayako Toku, Sr. Gold Medalists

2027 Competitor Application, Part 1

COMPETITOR INSTRUCTIONS:

Please select the correct categories below and the appropriate directions and music selections will appear. Review all the instructions below before beginning your application. We recommend preparing all the materials needed to complete your application before beginning the 2027 Competitor Application, Part I. DEADLINE: January 22, 2027.

Division Age:

Division Gender:

Category:

Please select the correct couples combination

Junior & Junior

Senior & Senior

Junior & Senior (mixed age divisions)

SOLOISTS:

Please complete the following:

1. Select TWO variations from the Round I classical repertoire for the video application.
2. Upload your headshot (in color)- photos must be no smaller than 5" x 7" (13 x 18cm). Please save your headshot file as LAST NAME_HEADSHOT. For example: SMITH_HEADSHOT.
3. Select Repertoire.
4. Submit Part 1 and Application Fee (Deadline: January 22, 2027) to receive access to Part 2 Video Submission (Deadline: February 17, 2027).

COUPLES WITH TWO COMPETING PARTNERS:

Couples who are applying with two competing partners submit TWO separate applications. Please complete the following:

- 1. Select ONE Pas De Deux from the Round I classical repertoire for the video application.
- 2. Upload a headshot (in color) for each competing partner in your separate applications- photos must be no smaller than 5" x 7" (13 x 18cm). Please save your headshot file as LAST NAME_HEADSHOT. For example: SMITH_HEADSHOT.
- 3. Select Repertoire.
- 4. Submit Part 1 and Application Fee (Deadline: January 22, 2027) to receive access to Part 2 Video Submission (Deadline: February 17, 2027).

COMPETITORS WITH NON-COMPETING PARTNERS:

Instruct your Non-Competing Partner to complete his or her own individual application. Please complete the following:

1. Select ONE Pas De Deux from the Round I classical repertoire for the video submission.
2. Upload a headshot (in color) for the competing partner - photos must be no smaller than 5" x 7" (13 x 18cm). Please save your headshot file as LAST NAME_HEADSHOT. For example: SMITH_HEADSHOT.
3. Select Repertoire.
4. Submit Part 1 and Application Fee (Deadline: January 22, 2027) to receive access to Part 2 Video Submission (Deadline: February 17, 2027).

NON-COMPETING PARTNER:

Please complete the following:

1. Select ONE Pas De Deux from the Round I classical repertoire for the video submission.
2. Upload a headshot (in color) for the competing partner - photos must be no smaller than 5" x 7" (13 x 18cm). Please save your headshot file as LAST NAME_HEADSHOT. For example: SMITH_HEADSHOT.
3. Select Repertoire.
4. Submit Part 1 and Application Fee (Deadline: January 22, 2027) to receive access to Part 2 Video Submission (Deadline: February 17, 2027).

REQUIRED COMPETITOR INFORMATION:

First

Last

Nationality (as it appears on passport or birth certificate)

Country

DATE OF BIRTH

AGE (as of June 12th, 2027)

EMAIL:

Enter your MAILING ADDRESS in the space provided below:

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

CURRENT DANCE POSITION:

Name of School or Professional Company You Are Presently With and Position Held (if applicable):

Name of Artistic Director or Head of School (if applicable):

Email of Artistic Director or Head of School:

Enter the MAILING ADDRESS of the Company or School you are presently with (in the space provided below):

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

ROUND 1 Classical Variation for Video Submission:

Soloists must select TWO classical variations from the Round I classical repertoire for the video application. If selections change prior to your video app submission, please notify the USA IBC by emailing compete@usaibc.com

ROUND 1 Classical Pas de Deux for Video Submission:

Couples must select ONE Pas de Deux from the Round I classical repertoire for the video application. If selection changes prior to your video app submission, please notify the USA IBC by emailing compete@usaibc.com

Video Submission Rules:

ATTIRE:

• Women-- must wear pink tights that cover the entire leg and foot, pointe shoes and a leotard in a contrasting color from the background of studio. No costumes, skirts, or practice tutus may be worn.

• Men -- must wear black or white tights covering the entire leg and foot, ballet shoes, and solid color shirt in a contrasting color from the background of the studio.

FILMING INSTRUCTIONS:

• The dancer should be shot directly from the center, with full body kept in view and in close range. No filming at angles.

• Videos with edits or cuts will NOT be accepted.

• Videos of live performances will NOT be accepted.

• A replacement partner is allowed for this video if your competition partner is not available.

Music Selections:

Junior Couple Selection

Coppélia, Wedding Pas de deux, Swanilda & Franz, Act III

Flames of Paris, Pas de deux of Jeanne and Philippe, Act IV

Flower Festival of Genzano, Pas de deux

Giselle, Peasant Pas de deux

Sleeping Beauty, Pas de deux, Princess Florine and Blue Bird, Act III

Selections for Couples comprised of a Junior & Senior Competitor

Coppélia, Wedding Pas de deux, Swanilda & Franz, Act III

Flames of Paris, Pas de deux of Jeanne and Philippe, Act IV

Flower Festival of Genzano, Pas de deux

Giselle, Peasant Pas de deux

Sleeping Beauty, Pas de deux, Princess Florine and Blue Bird, Act III

Junior Male Soloist Selections:

Coppélia, Male Variation from Wedding Pas de deux

Coppélia, Alternate Male Variation from Wedding Pas de deux (Waltz from Sylvia)

Flames of Paris, Variation of Phillippe, Act IV

Flower Festival of Genzano, Variation of Paolo

Giselle, Male Variation from Peasant Pas de deux

Giselle Peasant Pas de deux, 2nd Male Variation

Giselle, Alternate Male Variation from Peasant Pas de deux

Paquita, Male Variation from Pas de deux, Act III

Paquita, Male Variation from Pas de Trois taken from Le Diable a Quarte

The Sleeping Beauty, Blue Bird Variation

Junior Female Soloist Selections:

Coppélia, Swanilda Variation from Wedding Pas de deux, Act III

Flames of Paris, Variation of Jeanne, Act IV

Flower Festival of Genzano, Variation of Rosa from Pas de deux

Giselle, Female Variation from Peasant Pas de deux

Paquita, Fermata Variation

Paquita, Wedding or Etoile Variation -tango/harp (Drigo)

Paquita, Celeste Variation (from Tcherepnin Pavillon D' Armide)

Paquita, Grand Jeté Variation

Sleeping Beauty, Princess Florine Variation from Act III Pas de Deux

Senior Couple Selection:

Don Quixote, Pas de deux, Wedding of Kitri & Basilio

La Esmeralda, Pas de deux, Esmeralda & Frollo

Giselle, Pas de deux of Giselle and Albrecht, Act III

La Fille Mal Gardée, Pas de deux

Satanella, Pas de deux

Senior Male Soloist Selections:

Don Quixote, Variation of Basil, Act IV

La Esmeralda, Variation of Frollo from Grand Pas de deux

Giselle, Variation of Albrecht from Pas de deux, Act II

La Fille Mal Gardée, Male Variation from Pas de deux

La Sylphide, James Variation, Act I

La Sylphide, James Variation, Act II

Laurencia, Frondoso Variation

Satanella, Male Variation from Pas de deux

Talisman, Male Variation from Pas de deux

Senior Female Soloist Selections:

Don Quixote, Bridesmaid Variation

Don Quixote, Variation of Kitri from Grand Pas de deux

La Esmeralda, Variation of Esmeralda from Grand Pas de deux

Giselle, Variation of Giselle, Act I

Giselle, Variation of Giselle, Act II Pas de deux

La Fille Mal Gardée, Variation of Lisa, Pas de deux, Act II

La Sylphide, First Variation of Sylphide from Pas de deux, Act II

Laurencia, Variation of Laurencia

Satanella, Female Variation, Pas de deux

Talisman, Variation of Niriti, Pas de deux

HEADSHOT:

Headshot (in color) - photos must be no smaller than 5" x 7" (13 x 18cm). Please save your headshot file as LAST NAME_HEADSHOT. For example: SMITH_HEADSHOT.

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COMPETITOR INSTRUCTIONS:

SOLOISTS:

COUPLES WITH TWO COMPETING PARTNERS:

COMPETITORS WITH NON-COMPETING PARTNERS:

NON-COMPETING PARTNER:

REQUIRED COMPETITOR INFORMATION:

CURRENT DANCE POSITION:

ROUND 1 Classical Variation for Video Submission:

ROUND 1 Classical Pas de Deux for Video Submission:

Video Submission Rules:

Music Selections:

HEADSHOT:

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