The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition - Final

The final of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, showcasing emerging young ballet talent from around the world.

This is the final of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, hosted by the Royal Academy of Dance at the London Coliseum. After a week of intensive coaching, young dancers from across the globe perform on the international stage, competing for recognition in a contest that has previously launched the careers of dancers who went on to become Principal Dancers with The Royal Ballet, including Steven McRae, Leanne Benjamin and Francesca Hayward. The performance runs for approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including two intervals. Age guidance is 8+, and children under 5 are not allowed in the auditorium.

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London ColiseumOpera and ballet on a grand West End stage, with a strict under-5s rule and an 86-step climb to the cheap seats.London · from £25 · booking required · café · indoor seatingSee full listing →