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SAMPLE COMPETITION SCHEDULE

SAMPLE COMPETITION EVENT SCHEDULE

Los Angeles, CA


This is a sample of a possible program outline. Depending on the number of entrants at a competition, the event will start on Wednesday or Thursday. The exact 2025 timeline will be available closer to the event.
We aim to make the schedule as time-efficient as possible so dancers can maximize their experience at California Dance Classics.

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Important Notes:

  • Dancers are only required to attend the days they are scheduled to dance. While the competition may span 4–5 days, each dancer is only required to be present on their assigned days.

  • Master Classes are closed to the audience. Teachers are invited to observe.

 

Wednesday,  Day 1 SAMPLE
Soloists  10 Years & younger

Afternoon Session

  • 2:30–4:00 PM Master Class – Ages 8–10

  • 5:15 PM Competition Start-Time

  • Classical Ballet Solo (Ages 9–10)

  • Contemporary Solo (Ages 9–10)

 

Thursday,  Day 2 SAMPLE
Soloists  11 - 12 years

Morning Session

  • 8:30–10:00 AM Master Class – Ages 11–12 (Group A)

  • 10:15 AM–12:00 PM Master Class – Ages 11–12 (Group B)

Afternoon Session

  • 12:30 PM Competition Start-Time

  • Classical Repertoire Solo (Ages 11–12)

  • National Character Solo (Ages 11–12)

Evening Session

  • 7:00 PM Competition Start-Time

  • Neo-Classical Solo (Ages 11–12)

  • Contemporary Solo (Ages 11–12)

 

Friday, Day 3 SAMPLE
Soloists  13 - 14 years

Morning Session

  • 9:00–10:30 AM Master Class – Ages 13–14 (Group A)

  • 10:45 AM–12:15 PM Master Class – Ages 13–14 (Group B)

Afternoon Session

  • 12:45 PM On-Stage Warm-Up

  • 1:00 PM Competition Start-Time

Evening Session

  • 5:45 PM On-Stage Warm-Up

  • 6:00 PM Competition Start-Time

 

Saturday, Day 4 SAMPLE
Soloists  15 years and older 

Morning Session

  • 9:00–10:30 AM Master Class – Ages 15+ (Group A)

  • 10:45 AM–12:15 PM Master Class – Ages 15+ (Group B)

Afternoon Session

  • 1:00 PM Competition Start-Time

  • Classical Repertoire Solo (15–16, 17+)

Evening Session

  • 6:15 PM Competition Start-Time

  • Neo-Classical Solo (Ages 15+)

  • Contemporary Solo (15–16)

 

Sunday, Day 5 SAMPLE
Soloists 17 years & older
Soloists 8 years & younger
Ensembles All ages
Pas de deux, Duo & Trio All Ages

Morning Session

  • 9:00 AM Competition Start-Time

    • Classical Ballet Solo (Ages 8 and under)

    • Contemporary Solo (Ages 8 and under)

    • Contemporary Solo  (17+)

    • Contemporary Duo/Trio (Ages 10 and under, 11–13, 14+)

Afternoon Session

  • 12:30 PM Competition Start-Time

    • Classical Ballet/Repertoire Pas de Deux

    • Classical Ballet Duo/Trio (Ages 11–13, 14+)

    • National Character Duo/Trio (Ages 10 and under)

    • Classical Ballet Ensemble (Ages 10 and under, 11–13, 14+)

    • Open Ensemble (Ages 14+)

    • National Character Ensemble (Ages 13+)

    • Contemporary Ensemble (Ages 10 and under, 11–13, 14+)

 

Awards Ceremony

  • All Soloists, Pas de Deux, Duo/Trios, and Ensembles

  • Outstanding Dancer Awards and Scholarships

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