AAB Performance Awards Showcase
American Academy of Ballet (in association with INYB)
25 Apr 2026
Dates & Tickets
1 date at 1 venue
RDS , Dublin
About this production
A prestigious showcase of Level 8 and 9 classical ballet variations. Watch the Irish National Youth Ballet dancers perform internationally recognised set exercises and choreography for an official AAB adjudicator at the RDS.
This session of the AAB Performance Awards offers a rare public window into high-level technical training. Unlike a standard closed-door examination, these awards are performed live, allowing the audience to see how dancers manage professional stage pressure while maintaining classical precision.
Participants perform specific technical exercises and solo choreography to earn international certificates and medals. Beyond the immediate awards, top-scoring performers are also adjudicated for prestigious scholarship opportunities to the AAB Summer Intensive programme in New York City.
It is an ideal event for aspiring dancers, teachers, and families to observe the technical standards required for Levels 8 and 9 in a supportive, high-energy environment.
Ballet Connect 2026: Full Weekend Schedule
This performance is part of a flagship weekend of dance at the RDS. Explore the other scheduled events and masterclasses:
Sunday, 26th April | 12:00 PM Ballet Connect: Live Performance Showcase The weekend’s main stage production featuring the full INYB company.
Sunday, 26th April | 1:15 PM Industry Symposium & Professional Q&A An essential discussion for teachers, parents, and aspiring vocational students.
Sunday, 26th April | 3:30 PM Leigh Alderson Masterclass An exclusive technical workshop with international guest faculty (Observation tickets available).
Production details
- Duration
- 2h
- Age guidance
- All ages
- Genre
- Ballet