Royal International Dance Competition · Performing Arts
Royal International Dance Competition
Where Every Child Finds The Courage To Express Themselves.
Some children express themselves
Others... discover their voice through movement.
Long before perfect technique...
before standing ovations...
before medals...
before international stages...
a child first discovers the courage to express who they are without saying a single word.
That is the true beginning of every dancer’s journey.
Because every child deserves the freedom to be seen... to be heard... and to be celebrated.
Dance Is A Language
Movement Speaks When Words Cannot.
Dance is more than choreography.
It is confidence without speaking.
It is emotion without explanation.
It is courage without permission.
Every rehearsal teaches discipline.
Every performance builds resilience.
Every stage develops confidence.
Every applause reminds a child:
“I can do this.”
Every Performance Deserves Applause
Not Every Child Dances For A Trophy.
Some dance to overcome fear.
Some dance to build confidence.
Some dance because they have finally found a place where they belong.
Some simply dance because it brings them joy.
Every one of those journeys deserves to be celebrated.
Because courage is the greatest performance of all.
More Than A Competition
What Children Discover Through Dance
Each style is a doorway — to discipline, creativity, teamwork, expression and the confidence to be seen.
Ballet
Children discover poise, patience and the quiet grace of expressing emotion through line and movement — discipline made beautiful.
Contemporary
Children discover how to translate feeling into motion, learning that vulnerability is a strength and expression is courage.
Modern Dance
Children discover boldness — the freedom to push boundaries, take risks and choreograph a voice that is entirely their own.
Cultural Dance
Children discover pride in heritage, carrying the rhythms, costumes and stories of their people onto the world stage.
Oriental / Folk Dance
Children discover the beauty of traditions beyond their own, widening their respect for cultures across the world.
Open Category
Children discover that there is no single way to tell a story — and that every style, every child, belongs on this stage.
Behind Every Performance
The Journey Audiences Never See
Before the music, the lights and the applause — there is a story few will witness.
First rehearsal.
Second chances.
Practice after school.
Encouragement from teachers.
Support from parents.
Friendships backstage.
Moments of doubt.
Moments of breakthrough.
Standing behind the curtain.
Walking onto the stage.
The final bow.
Audiences see only a few minutes.
Children remember the entire journey.
The Festival Of Expression
More Than A Competition. A Celebration.
Every performance contributes something beautiful.
Some inspire.
Some surprise.
Some move us.
Some simply remind us how brave children can be.
That is why we call it a festival.
Because every child who steps onto the stage has already achieved something worth celebrating.
Every Child Leaves With More Than A Certificate
Children Leave With
Because the greatest award is not the medal.
It is the person the child becomes.
Beyond The Stage
Confidence That Follows Children Everywhere
The confidence developed through dance extends into every area of life.
Children become confident communicators.
Creative thinkers.
Resilient learners.
Team players.
Future leaders.
Because learning to perform before an audience teaches children how to perform in life.
Categories
Competition categories.
Choose how you take the stage — solo brilliance or ensemble harmony.
Solo
An individual performer takes the stage, showcasing personal artistry and technique.
1Duet
Two dancers in partnership — balance, trust and synchronised expression.
2Trio
A trio that weaves formation, timing and harmony into one performance.
3Group
Groups of four or more, combining choreography, unison and ensemble storytelling.
4Every Child Has Their Place.
Every child deserves to grow among peers at a similar stage of development.
Our age categories create safe, encouraging environments where children are celebrated, challenged and supported as they build confidence at every stage of childhood.
Kindergarten / Foundation
3–6 Years
01Lower Primary
7–9 Years
02Upper Primary
10–12 Years
03Junior Secondary
13–15 Years
04The Journey
From rehearsal to the world.
Six stages that turn a routine into an international artistic journey.
Registration
Enter online or through your school and submit your performance profile.
Level 1 — Preliminary Round
Submit a recorded routine; judges shortlist across genres, formats and age divisions.
Qualification
Shortlisted dancers are invited to perform live at the Level 2 Grand Finale.
Level 2 — Grand Finale
Perform before an international judging panel on the national stage.
Awards Gala
A celebration evening awarding medals, trophies, scholarships and national titles.
International Workshops
Selected dancers join masterclasses and cultural exchanges abroad.
Adjudication
Judging criteria.
Seven criteria, scored by an independent international panel.
Technique
20%Control, alignment, execution and command of the vocabulary of the genre.
Musicality
15%Phrasing, timing and a sensitive relationship with the music.
Performance Quality
15%Commitment, projection and the ability to move an audience.
Choreography
15%Composition, originality and the clarity of the artistic idea.
Stage Presence
15%Confidence, focus and command of the entire stage space.
Creativity
10%Invention, interpretation and a distinctive artistic voice.
Overall Artistic Impression
10%The complete, lasting impact of the performance as a whole.
Recognition
Awards and honours.
Medals, trophies, scholarships and national titles for outstanding artistry.
Medals
Gold, Silver and Bronze awarded in every genre, format and age division.
Grand Trophies
Trophies for overall champions and top-placing schools across the competition.
Certificates
A certificate of achievement for every participant and recognised performer.
Scholarships
Training scholarships for outstanding talent to advance their artistry.
Overall Champions
National titles — Royal Champion Dancers and Champion Schools of the year.
Special Awards
Go Global
International workshops.
Selected dancers train with master teachers across the world.
PastSingapore
Singapore
2025
Ballet dance international workshop.
UpcomingGermany
Germany
Nov 2026
Masterclass at Europe’s leading dance conservatories for Ballet, Contemporary and Modern dance.
UpcomingSingapore
Singapore
Nov 2026
A Southeast Asian masterclass connecting Kenyan young dancers with international peers.
UpcomingSouth Africa
South Africa
2027
An African exchange celebrating shared heritage and the artistry of the continent’s young dancers.
Moments
Photo & video gallery.
Authentic moments captured across our programs and events.
6 photos
Calendar
Upcoming events.
Join us at the next milestone in the journey.
Registration Open
Online & Partner Schools
RIDC Level 1
Kenya National Theater
RIDC Level 2
Mombasa
Mombasa Workshop
Mombasa
International Workshop
Germany & Singapore
Registration
Register for Royal International Dance Competition
Spots are limited. Secure your child's place on the national stage today.
- Create your child’s profile
- Choose your categories
- Submit and confirm your spot
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Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Children and young people aged 3–18 compete in five age divisions, from Kindergarten/Foundation to Senior Category. Schools may also enter group routines.
Every Child Has A Story Worth Expressing.
We invite schools, dance academies, parents and young performers to become part of the Royal International Dance Competition — a festival where every child discovers the courage to express who they are.
Every child deserves the courage to express who they are.
When the music ends...
The applause fades.
The curtains close.
The medals are packed away.
Because the greatest performance is not the one that happens on stage.
It is the one a child continues to perform in life.