Ballet Championships of America

Congratulations to our 2027 Texas Ballet Theater Summer Program Scholarship Recipients. Texas Ballet Theater Texas Ballet Theater School

Ballet Championships of America is honored to celebrate these dancers, recognized through the BCA Grand Audition in Las Vegas and selected for scholarship opportunities with Texas Ballet Theater.

These awards represent each dancer’s hard work, discipline, artistry, and potential. We are proud to help create opportunities where young dancers feel seen, supported, and connected to leading training programs across the country.

Summer Intensive Scholarship Recipients
Amelia Nolan
Arya O’Donnell
Autumn Joyner
Dean Johnsey
Gia Cai
Josephine Hatton
Layla Naldoza
Maggie Chen
Scarlett Pruemer
Sedona Blankstein-Ottloski
Sophia Tang
Violet Schlomberg

Professional Training Division Recipients
Alina Djordjevic
Autumn Joyner
Josephine Hatton
Maggie Chen
Sophia Tang
Violet Schlomberg

Pas de Deux Workshop Full Scholarship Recipient
Dean Johnsey

A heartfelt thank you to Texas Ballet Theater, Tim O’Keefe, and the artistic and faculty teams for making these scholarships possible and for supporting the next generation of dancers.

We are proud of every recipient and cannot wait to see where this opportunity takes you.

BCA helps dancers feel seen & supported.

Big Announcement from BCA!!

Ballet Championships of America is proud to announce an exciting international opportunity for our dancers.

In partnership with Adagio International Dance Meeting, BCA is supporting and traveling to Portugal in 2027, giving selected dancers the opportunity to take their training and performance experience to an international stage.

This is more than a scholarship opportunity. It is a chance for dancers to represent their studios, continue growing as artists, and experience dance in a global setting among students, educators, and international jury members.

We are honored to recognize the dancers selected for the Adagio 2027 Scholarship and grateful to Adagio International Dance Meeting for helping make this opportunity possible.

More details will be provided soon to studios, dancers, and families.

Portugal 2027, here we come.

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Congratulations to our 2027 Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensive Scholarship recipients, Josephine Hatton and Alina Djordjevic.

Selected during the BCA Grand Audition in Las Vegas, these dancers have been awarded 100% tuition scholarships to the NYC Summer Intensive at Joffrey Ballet School for Summer 2027.

We are proud to celebrate their dedication, artistry, and commitment to their training. Thank you to Joffrey Ballet School for helping create meaningful opportunities for dancers to feel seen, supported, and encouraged in their journey.

Congratulations Josephine and Alina!

On behalf of Ballet Championships of America & Taylor Center for Dance Education we’re honored to congratulate the following dancers on being selected as a scholarship recipient at the 2026 BCA Grand Prix Finals in Las Vegas, NV. Through their participation, artistry, and dedication, they have been awarded a Full Scholarship! Granted by Amy Marshall and valued at $1,400, to the 2026 NYC Taylor Teen Intensive at Taylor Dance West. The intensive runs July 13–24, 2026. We’re so proud to celebrate this achievement with you and all of the dance studios!

📣Special Announcement 📣 Congratulations to the following dancers on being selected for scholarships to attend The Rock School for Dance Education in 2027. These dancers displayed exceptional skill and performance quality that caught the attention of Mr. Peter Stark during the BCA Grand Audition. Bravo dancers!

We’re incredibly honored to celebrate these outstanding dancers recognized by the Professional Dance Residency of Marin and The Immersive Summer Intensive 2026 at Ballet Championships of America Grand Prix Finals in Las Vegas. ✨

Congratulations to the recipients of the Invitation to Participate and the 50% Scholarship Award. Your artistry, dedication, and passion for dance continue to inspire us, and we cannot wait to see where your journeys lead next.

A special thank you to the Professional Dance Residency of Marin for investing in the next generation of artists and creating meaningful educational opportunities for young dancers across the country.

At BCA, moments like these remind us why we do what we do - To help dancers feel seen & supported. ❤️

To all of our Participating Studios,

Thank you for being part of Ballet Championships of America Grand Prix Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada. We were truly honored to welcome each of you and your dancers to this special event.

Your passion, artistry, support, and commitment helped create an inspiring and memorable experience for everyone involved. We hope your time with us was fulfilling, rewarding, and filled with moments your dancers will carry with them for years to come.

Thank you for believing in our vision and for sharing this incredible inaugural Grand Prix Finals with us. We are deeply grateful for your trust, support, and presence.

With appreciation,

Ward Billeisen & Matthew Diaz-Caldwell
Co-Owners & Founders
Ballet Championships of America

Season 3 Cities & Dates Released!

Ballet Championships of America is proud to announce our 2027 Competition Schedule, and we cannot wait to welcome dancers, teachers, studios, and families back for another inspiring season.

From Seattle to Chicago, each city will bring together dedicated dancers who are ready to grow, perform, learn, and be seen.

At BCA, competition is only part of the experience. Our mission is to create an environment where dancers receive meaningful feedback, feel supported in their training, and are celebrated for the work they bring to the stage.

2027 BCA City Dates

Seattle, WA | January 22–24
Los Angeles, CA | January 29–31
Las Vegas, NV | February 5–7
Denver, CO | February 12–14
Atlanta, GA | February 19–21
Houston, TX | February 26–28
Miami, FL | March 5–7
Coppell, TX | March 12–14
Chicago, IL | March 18–20

Grand Prix Finals
April 15–18, 2027

Season 3 marks a new chapter for BCA, and we are ready to continue building something truly special for dancers across the country.

Follow along, share with your studio, and tag a dancer who should be part of the 2027 BCA season.

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