Rules & Regulations

All the essential rules, eligibility, and process information for Prix du Canada. Please read carefully before registering.

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General Information

  • Prix du Canada welcomes dancers of all backgrounds, all genders, and all nationalities, ages 7 and up. Age for the 2026 season is determined as of January 1, 2026.
  • This event is designed for aspiring and pre-professional dancers; professional dancers are not eligible to compete.
  • We encourage all participants, families, and teachers to stay connected: check our website, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates and opportunities.
  • The 2026 season features solo performances in classical ballet repertoire only. See the full permitted list below.

Registration Process

  • Let us know you're interested by pre-registering online. This helps us plan and ensures you receive early access to official registration.
  • Official registration will open later. All pre-registrants will be notified by email and social media.

Fees (in CAD)

  • Early Bird: $290
  • Regular: $340
  • Professional video and photo package: $75 (50% discount for those who pre-register and subscribe to our newsletter)
Financial Aid: Prix du Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to making performance and training opportunities accessible to all young dancers. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please email info@prixducanada.com to request support. Aid is considered on a case-by-case basis and is not guaranteed, but we will do our best to help as many dancers as possible.

Time Limits

  • Maximum solo length: 2 minutes 30 seconds (Paquita Wedding variation may be up to 2:42).
  • No additional time may be purchased. Exceeding the time limit may result in point deduction or disqualification.

Performing En Pointe

  • Our top priority is the safety and well-being of all dancers, especially our youngest participants. Please follow these guidelines:
  • Dancers age 10 and under are not permitted to perform en pointe. If a dancer in this age group chooses to perform en pointe, they will not be eligible for Top 3 placement.
  • Dancers age 11 are strongly discouraged from performing en pointe.
  • Adult participants may perform en pointe or in soft shoes; additional points may be awarded for en pointe work.

Warm-up Classes (Complimentary)

As part of our mission to support Canadian dancers, we offer complimentary warm-up classes to all participants. While not mandatory, we highly encourage every dancer to take part in these classes to prepare safely and connect with the community.

Classical Repertoire List

To participate in Prix du Canada, dancers are strongly encouraged to select a variation from the Classical Repertoire List below. If you choose a variation not listed, judges will determine if it is age and skill appropriate for the dancer.

Female Variations

  • Don Quixote – Marius Petipa – Kitri Act I Variation
  • Don Quixote – Marius Petipa – Kitri Act III Variation
  • Don Quixote – Marius Petipa – Cupid Variation
  • Giselle – Jules Perrot / Jean Coralli – Giselle Act I Variation
  • La Bayadère – Marius Petipa – Gamzatti Variation
  • La Bayadère – Marius Petipa – Nikiya Variation (under 2:40)
  • La Bayadère – Marius Petipa – Shade Variation
  • La Esmeralda – Marius Petipa – Tambourine Variation
  • Le Corsaire – Marius Petipa – Odalisque Variation 1
  • Le Corsaire – Marius Petipa – Odalisque Variation 2
  • Le Corsaire – Marius Petipa – Odalisque Variation 3
  • Le Corsaire – Marius Petipa – Medora Variation
  • Paquita – Marius Petipa – Any Solo Variation (excluding Étoile)
  • Raymonda – Marius Petipa – Dream Variation
  • Raymonda – Marius Petipa – Act I Variation
  • Sleeping Beauty – Marius Petipa – Aurora Act I Variation
  • Sleeping Beauty – Marius Petipa – Aurora Act II Variation
  • Sleeping Beauty – Marius Petipa – Lilac Fairy Variation
  • Sleeping Beauty – Marius Petipa – Fairy of the Golden Vine
  • Sleeping Beauty – Marius Petipa – Fairy of the Crystal Fountain
  • Sleeping Beauty – Marius Petipa – Bluebird Female Variation
  • Swan Lake – Marius Petipa / Lev Ivanov – Odette Variation
  • Swan Lake – Marius Petipa / Lev Ivanov – Odile (Black Swan) Variation
  • Swan Lake – Marius Petipa / Lev Ivanov – Pas de Trois 1st Girl
  • The Awakening of Flora – Marius Petipa – Flora Variation
  • Diana & Actéon – Agrippina Vaganova – Diana Variation
  • Harlequinade – Marius Petipa – Columbine Variation
  • The Nutcracker – V. Vainonen – Sugar Plum Fairy Variation
  • Fairy Doll – Sergei Legat – Doll Solo Variation
  • La Fille Mal Gardée – Bronislava Nijinska / D. Romanoff – Lise Variation
  • Coppélia – Arthur Saint-Léon – Swanhilda Act I Variation
  • Coppélia – Arthur Saint-Léon – Swanhilda Act III Variation
  • Flower Festival at Genzano – August Bournonville – Female Variation
  • La Sylphide – August Bournonville – Sylph Variation
  • Satanella – Marius Petipa – Female Solo Variation
  • Grand Pas Classique – Victor Gsovsky – Female Solo Variation
  • Walpurgis Nacht – Leonid Lavrovsky – Female Solo Variation

Male Variations

  • Don Quixote – Marius Petipa – Basilio Act III Variation
  • La Bayadère – Marius Petipa – Solor Variation
  • Le Corsaire – Marius Petipa – Ali Variation
  • Le Corsaire – Marius Petipa – Conrad Variation
  • Flames of Paris – Vasily Vainonen – Male Solo Variation
  • La Fille Mal Gardée – Bronislava Nijinska / D. Romanoff – Colas Variation
  • Sleeping Beauty – Marius Petipa – Prince Désiré Act III Variation
  • Swan Lake – Marius Petipa / Lev Ivanov – Prince Siegfried Variation
  • Giselle – Jules Perrot / Jean Coralli – Albrecht Act II Variation
  • Paquita – Marius Petipa – Male Solo from Grand Pas
  • Raymonda – Marius Petipa – Male Act III Variation
  • La Sylphide – August Bournonville – James Variation
  • Harlequinade – Marius Petipa – Harlequin Variation
  • The Talisman – Marius Petipa – Male Solo Variation
  • Coppélia – Arthur Saint-Léon – Franz Act III Variation
  • Napoli – August Bournonville – Gennaro Variation
  • Grand Pas Classique – Victor Gsovsky – Male Solo Variation