Front View – Full Shot
Choreography & Supervision: Kenichi Soki
Dancer : Uta Yamazaki
A. Pre-Competition – Set Variation Division
Application Guidelines
Overview
The Pre-Competition Division allows participants to join either the WBC Set Variation or Free Variation category.
The A. Pre-Competition Set Variation Division is intended for those preparing to participate in a full competition in the future, as well as those who wish to receive feedback and advice from the judges.
The judging will be conducted in order of age, but there will be absolutely no comparison with other participants. Instead, judges will provide advice that will be useful for future stage performances.
Please note that the advice given may differ from the guidance you receive from your own teacher. This should be regarded as the personal opinion of the judge. Whether or not to incorporate the judge’s advice is ultimately at the discretion of your teacher’s guidance policy.
Eligibility
• Age: From 2nd grade of elementary school (7 years old or older, as of the year of the competition) up to 70 years old.
• Purpose: For those in the preparation stage of competitions who wish to receive advice from the judges.
• Nationality: Open to all nationalities.
About the Evaluation
• There are no preliminaries or finals; participants will perform only once.
• Performances will be evaluated in order of age, but there will be no comparisons made between participants. No scores or rankings will be given.
• Feedback from the judges is intended to help participants in their future stage performances. While this advice may sometimes differ from the guidance of one’s own teacher, please understand that it is given as the judge’s personal opinion.
Category by Division
Pointe Shoes
All participants in the Set Variation Division must perform in ballet shoes (pointe shoes not permitted).
| Grade/Age Date of Birth | Separate Categories for Male & Female | Pointe |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Grade Elementary（E2） 7-8 years old April 2, 2017- April 1,2018 |
Male/Female | Pointe shoes not permitted |
| 3rd Grade Elementary（E3） 8-9 years old April 2, 2016- April 1, 2017 |
Male/Female | Pointe shoes not permitted |
| 4th Grade Elementary（E4） 9-10 years old April 2, 2015- April 1, 2016 |
Male/Female | Pointe shoes not permitted |
| 5th Grade Elementary（E5） 10-11 years old April 2, 2014- April 1, 2015 |
Male/Female | Pointe shoes not permitted |
| 6th Grade Elementary（E6） 11-12 years old April 2, 2013- April 1, 2014 |
Male/Female | Pointe shoes not permitted |
| 1st Year Junior High（J1） 12-13 years old April 2, 2012 - April 1, 2013 |
Male/Female | Pointe shoes not permitted |
| 2nd Year Junior High（J2） 13-14 years old April 2, 2011 - April 1, 2012 |
Male/Female | Pointe shoes not permitted |
| 3rd Year Junior High（J3） 14-15 years old April 2, 2010 - April 1, 2011 |
Male/Female | Pointe shoes not permitted |
| Senior High School（S） 15-18 years old April 2, 2007 - April 1, 2010 |
Male/Female | Pointe shoes not permitted |
| Adult（A） Age 18–70 Age shall be determined by the full age of individuals whose birthdays fall between January 1 and December 31, 2025. |
Male/Female | Pointe shoes not permitted |
Regarding the Advice Sheet and Awards
After the evaluation, every participant will receive an Advice Sheet.
In addition, each participant will be presented with an award recognizing their individual strengths.
Female Set VariationsFemale
Male Set VariationsMale
Regarding the Music for the WBC Challenge Choreography
Please prepare and bring your own CD with a music track that has a similar tempo to the one used in the set choreography video. You may adjust the tempo to suit your age and experience, but please avoid any major changes.
Performance Time and Music
• Performance Time: Maximum of 2 minutes 15 seconds.
• Music: Each participant must prepare and bring their own CD.
Other Notes
• Please ensure that each participant receives the necessary instruction from their teacher, appropriate to their age and ability in each division.
• There will be no comparisons made among participants. The purpose of the evaluation is solely to provide advice. Please note that the judges’ feedback is subjective, and may differ from one judge to another.
Request Regarding the Use and Distribution of Set Variation PiecesAttention
The choreography and composition of the set variations provided by the Head Judge are official assignments of this competition. Therefore, without prior permission, they may not be used for personal promotion, instruction, or lessons involving a large number of unspecified participants.
Additionally, please refrain from posting on social media platforms such as Instagram (including the use of “collaboration” features), or making posts in a way that could cause misunderstanding as if you were officially affiliated with the competition. In all cases, prior approval from both the organizer and the Head Judge is required.
If unauthorized use or posting as described above is confirmed, we may request the removal of the published content, and if necessary, impose restrictions on future entries.
We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.