The Genée International Ballet Competition is an annual international

classical ballet Classical ballet is any of the traditional, formal styles of ballet that exclusively employ classical ballet technique. It is known for its aesthetics and rigorous technique (such as pointe work, turnout of the legs, and high extensions), it ...

competition organised by the

Royal Academy of Dance "Health and happiness" , predecessor = , successor = , formation = 1920 , extinction = , type = NGO , status = Registered charity , purpose = Examination board – dance education and training , headquarters = 36 Battersea SquareSW11 3 ...

of London, England. It is named for Dame Adeline Genée, and was first held in London in 1931. It is now to be renamed the Margot Fonteyn Ballet Competition.

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