Judging

Dame Antoinette Sibley (read biography)
Karen Kain (read biography)
Rex Harrington (read biography)
Ashely Wheater (read biography)
Stanton Welch (Regrettably, due to the immense demands on his time, Stanton Welch has had to withdraw from this year's Judging Panel.)

Criteria for Assessment
Candidates are assessed on the following criteria across both the Class work and Variations:

Technique Incorporating
Secure posture and weight placement, use of turnout, articulated, clearly defined footwork

Co-ordinated and sensitive use of the arms and hands in balanced harmony with the whole body showing breadth of movement, use of épaulement, alignment, head and eye line

Rhythmical and controlled pirouettes

Controlled, sustained and co-ordinated adagio movements creating harmonious lines throughout the whole body

Effective use of elevation, accurate batterie, and the ability to reflect the dynamics and artistic qualities of the allegro steps

Use of space

Musicality
Rhythmical accuracy and timing
Response to musical atmosphere and dynamics

Performance
Confident movements performed with ease

An ability to interpret and express the varying artistic qualities and appropriate styles