JAN 24, SAT

Semi Final

JAN 25, SUN

Workshops and Seminar

JAN 26, MON

Finals & Awards

Competition Venue

MUKKTI FOUNDATION,
Plot 141 A, Model JP Road, Mudran Press Colony, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053

International Scholarship 2026

Jury Members 2026

Iain Rowe

Artistic Faculty, Canada’s NBS

Han Kee Juan

Principal, Singapore Ballet Academy

Cornell Callender

Artistic Director, NBA New York / Faculty ABT JKO School

Turid Revfeim

Classical Tutor, New Zealand School of Dance / Artistic Director, Ballet Collective

Iain Rowe

About GIBC

Launched in 2018 December, GIBC was & still is India’s most exclusive ballet competition.

This all India competition is organised by Mumbai’s Indian Ballet Boutique IBB to promote & strengthen the Indian ballet community worldwide.

Over the years, our jury has welcomed many international faces from USA, UK, Sweden, Croatia, South Africa, Serbia, Japan, Singapore & Spain. While GIBC’s deserving winners are gifted with international training scholarships, a first of it’s kind for India.

GIBC Vision

Give India’s young talent an opportunity to GROW & to be GLOBAL

Why GIBC is Unique

Journey of GIBC

2025

GIBC 7 was an extraordinary celebration of ballet excellence, featuring a distinguished panel of judges: Iain Rowe from Canada’s National Ballet School, Sarassanan Chaisinlaipin from Bangkok City Ballet, and Tamara Vile from the Association of Russian Ballet and Theatre Arts.

This year, we proudly expanded our global network by welcoming English National Ballet School and Ballet Manila to our prestigious list of scholarship partners, offering participants more pathways to world-class training than ever before. In addition, we introduced scholarships to Broche Ballet, focusing on adult dancers, and provided exclusive personal classes with Bethany Kingsley, former Principal Dancer with Scottish Ballet, and Rachel Jackson, RAD Tutor and international adjudicator.

As always, dancers enjoyed unparalleled sponsorships to leading institutions including YAGP, Canada’s National Ballet School, Singapore Ballet Academy, and the National Ballet Academy New York. Special workshops were conducted by all members of the Jury, creating an inspiring and transformative experience for both students and teachers

2024

GIBC 6 was sponsored by the Progressing Ballet Technique, a revolutionary ballet program by Marie Walton Mahon, Australia. Participants were offered the best global sponsorships to world famous YAGP, Canada’s National Ballet, Singapore Ballet Academy, National Ballet Academy New York and many more. Special workshops were organised for students and teachers by all of the Jury members.

2022

Back to offline after two years, with the largest participation of 120 dancers. From Canada’s National Ballet to National Ballet Academy New York, GIBC 5 gave away some of the best scholarships yet. A special masterclass was taught by Josef Brown from The Australian Ballet.

2021

GIBC 4 was held online yet again with FREE participation. Sharing this platform with 100+ participants from across the globe like Malaysia, Singapore, Egypt, Indonesia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, India, etc. Special pointe shoe seminars & a ballet masterclass.

2020

India’s first ever ONLINE ballet competition with approximate 50 participants. Online International scholarships from Moscow, London & Africa. FREE participation with no registration fees to  support the Indian ballet community during the pandemic.

2019

Received 100+ participants across India, with winners given scholarships to Germany, Vienna, South Africa & Serbia. Special ballet talk seminar by India’s prominent ballet
professionals.

2018

Launched in 2018 December. In it’s first year, GIBC welcomes 75 participants across India. Special ballet  workshop by Serbian Ballerina Ms. Gavrilovic.

Sponsors

Masterclass Workshop

GIBC is proud to present excellent masterclasses, workshops & teachers training courses by world experts.

Workshop by Cornell Callender

Workshop by Han Kee Juan

Workshop by Iain Rowe

Workshop by Turid Revfeim

Workshop Venue

511, 5th Floor, E Square, Subhash Rd, Vishnu Prasad Society, Navpada, Vile Parle East, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400057

STEP UP STUDIO

511, 5th Floor, E Square Complex, Subhash Rd, Above State Bank of India, Vile Parle East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400057

 

STUDIO 1

BATCH

DETAILS

STUDIO 2

BATCH

DETAILS

9 . 00 - 10 . 00

Turid

Teens / Seniors

13-18 years

Iain

Teachers

Adapting Classical Ballet Syllabi for Diverse Body Types

10 . 00 - 10 . 15

QnA

QnA

10 . 15 - 10 . 30

Break

Break

10 . 30 - 11 . 30

Han

Teens / Seniors / Adults

13+ years upwards

Cornell

Kids / Juniors

7-12 years

11 . 30 - 11 . 45

QnA

QnA

11 . 45 - 12 . 00

Break

Break

12 . 00 - 13 . 00

Cornell

Teachers

Variations Coaching for Students

Iain

Juniors / Teens

10-15 years

13 . 00 - 13 . 15

QnA

QnA

Workshop Jury Members

Workshop Jury Members

Time Studio 1 Batch Details Studio 2 Batch Details
9.00-10.00 Turid Teens / Seniors 13-18 years Iain Teachers Adapting Classical Ballet Syllabi for Diverse Body Types
10.00-10.15   QnA     QnA  
10.15-10.30   Break     Break  
10.30-11.30 Han Teens / Seniors / Adults 13+ years upwards Cornell Kids / Juniors 7-12 years
11.30-11.45   QnA     QnA  
11.45-12.00   Break     Break  
12.00-13.00 Cornell Teachers Variations Coaching for Students Iain Juniors / Teens 10-15 years
13.00-13.15   QnA     QnA  

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