Dance Competition CND Italy 2027
The CND Competition – Confédération Nationale de Danse is a competition dedicated to young dancers across a wide range of disciplines: classical ballet, modern dance, contemporary dance, jazz, character dance, tap dance, and hip-hop.
A journey that begins with the qualifying rounds and takes the most talented dancers all the way to the European Finals, offering them the opportunity to represent their country at the European Competition.
Win, travel across Europe, and represent your country!
A unique opportunity to challenge yourself, compete alongside other talented young dancers, and enjoy an unforgettable international experience through dance.
THE JOURNEY TO THE 2027 EUROPEAN COMPETITION BEGINS!
To earn the opportunity to represent your country at the CND European Competition, the first step is to take part in the CND Competition in Lucca.
The CND Italy Competition will take place on 22–23 May 2027 at the Teatro del Giglio in Lucca, as part of Dance Meeting Lucca 2027.
The 2027 CND European Competition will be held in Rome, at the Auditorium del Massimo, on 30–31 October and 1 November 2027.
CND COMPETITION – 2027 EDITION
Group and pas de deux choreographies are created by the choreographer or teacher of the participating dance school.
For certain disciplines and categories, compulsory variations are required for dancers up to the age of 14. Dance schools must purchase the official materials from the French CND organisation, including videos and music for the compulsory variations, which teachers will use to prepare their students for the competition.
This format is one of the most distinctive and valuable features of the CND Competition: the same variations are studied and performed in all participating countries, allowing young dancers to compete on equal terms, performing the same repertoire and facing the same level of technical and artistic difficulty.
In this way, the national and European competition journey becomes a truly international experience, based on shared criteria and common performance requirements.
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ISCRIZIONI CONCORSO CND 2027
If you would like to register, please email us at: info@aed.dance
CND Italy Dance Competition 2027
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registration closes 30 days before each event. The organisers reserve the right to close registrations earlier if necessary.
ADMITTED DANCE DISCIPLINES
Classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern Jazz, Contemporary Dance, Character Dance, Hip-Hop, Tap Dance and Other Dance Styles (excluding Ballroom and Sports Dance).
COMPULSORY VARIATIONS
For soloists, compulsory variations must be performed in strict accordance with the official choreography provided on the USB drive, for the following disciplines and categories:
- Classical Ballet: from Préparatoire 1 to Supérieur 2.
- Classical Ballet – Excellence: candidates may perform either a variation from the official USB drive or a variation of their choice from the classical ballet repertoire.
- Jazz/Modern Jazz and Contemporary Dance: Préparatoire and Categories 1 and 2.
- Hip-Hop: Préparatoire and Category 1.
From the age of 15, soloists may perform variations of their own choice, provided they comply with the time limits and dance style specified in the competition regulations.
GROUPS
Groups may perform freely chosen choreographies appropriate to their competition category, with a maximum of 15 performers.
JUDGING AND AWARDS
The jury, whose decisions are final, may reassign a candidate or group to a different category or dance style, in agreement with the competition commissioner. This is permitted only at national competitions.
AWARDS AND SCORES
- 1st Prize with Jury Congratulations (1er Prix avec Félicitations du Jury): 18–20 points – Qualification for the European Competition
- 1st Prize by Unanimous Decision (1er Prix à l’Unanimité): 17 points – Qualification for the European Competition
- 1st Prize (1er Prix): 16 points – Qualification for the European Competition
- 2nd Prize (2ème Prix): 14–15 points
- 3rd Prize (3ème Prix): 12–13 points
- Participation: 11 points
Candidates scoring 11 points or fewer will not receive an award.
The same judging criteria apply to candidates competing in both the Amateur and Advanced Amateur Practice (Pratique Amateur Avancée) categories.
QUALIFICATION FOR THE NATIONAL AND EUROPEAN COMPETITIONS
Qualification for the National Competition
Candidates who receive a 1er Prix, 1er Prix avec Félicitations du Jury or 1er Prix à l’Unanimité will qualify for the National Competition.
Qualification for the 2027 European Competition in Rome
Candidates who receive a 1er Prix avec Félicitations du Jury or 1er Prix à l’Unanimité at the National Competition will qualify for the 2027 European Competition in Rome.
CHOREOGRAPHIES AND PARTICIPATION RULES
A group may consist of 3 to 15 participants, including any musicians performing on stage.
For example, a dancer and a musician performing together on stage must register as a duo.
The choreographies (solos, duos and groups) and participants (duos and groups) presented at the National Competition must remain the same for the International Competition. Failure to comply with this rule will result in disqualification.
If a group member is absent for a justified reason, they may not be replaced. If one member of a duo is absent, the remaining performer will compete as a soloist.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be at least 8 years old and no older than 25 on 1 January 2027 to participate in the competitions.
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
Phone / WhatsApp: +39 335 6083111
Email: info@aed.dance
One of the most significant and distinctive features of the Concours National de Danse (CND) is the opportunity to bring together young dancers from different countries and dance schools, allowing them to compete through an evaluation system based on common and shared criteria.
What makes this competition particularly unique is its system of compulsory variations: choreographies specifically created for the CND by renowned dance teachers and professionals from internationally prestigious institutions.
Thanks to this system, participants competing in the same category face identical technical and interpretative challenges, regardless of their nationality, dance school or training background. This principle ensures greater consistency and fairness in the judging process, allowing the jury to assess not only technical proficiency but also musicality, quality of movement, artistic sensitivity and each dancer’s individual personality.
Compulsory variations also represent an important educational opportunity. By studying choreographies created by distinguished dance masters, young dancers engage with a structured choreographic language, developing precision, technical awareness and expressive skills.
The CND thus becomes much more than a competition: it is a meeting place for different cultures, traditions and teaching methodologies, where dance emerges as a universal language and individual talent can shine through a shared artistic challenge.
This unique approach combines the discipline and rigour of academic dance training with the values of cultural exchange, personal development and artistic growth, making the CND Competition a truly enriching international educational experience.
Photo: Greta M. – DAM Dance School, Turin
Photography: Claudio Libertone
