WBA International Masterclass 2026 · Vienna
Awards & Prizes
At the conclusion of the masterclass, selected participants are recognised with prestigious awards — celebrating artistic excellence and opening doors to professional opportunity.
Celebrating the Artists of Tomorrow
Throughout the masterclass week, faculty members observe each participant's artistic development, technical progress and creative presence. On the final day, outstanding dancers are honoured with awards presented in partnership with distinguished institutions of the Viennese ballet world — offering not only recognition, but tangible professional opportunity.
Professional Performance Scholarship Award
In recognition of outstanding artistic talent demonstrated during the WBA International Intensive Masterclass 2026. The recipient is awarded a Professional Performance Scholarship by the Vereinigung Wiener Staatsopernballett. This scholarship offers the opportunity to rehearse and perform in Vienna with professional dancers, soloists and choreographers of the Vereinigung Wiener Staatsopernballett in a choreography by Mihail Sosnovschi for a Vienna Gala production during the 2027/2028 season.
The scholarship includes
- Professional rehearsals and coaching
- Choreography
- Costume
- Performance fee (honorarium)
- Stage performance at prestigious Vienna gala events, dancing in front of thousands of spectators
- Collaborate with a professional team from the Vienna State Opera Ballet and world-renowned guest artists on a shared Gala stage
Rehearsal schedule will be announced separately.
Additional awards will be announced as partnerships are confirmed.