Adjudicator
Daria Stanciulescu
Daria is a professional ballet artist with Birmingham Royal Ballet experience. Her expertise brings valuable insight, energy and encouragement to the event.
What is Étoile Forum?
A prestigious dance platform for young performers.
Étoile Forum gives dancers aged 6 to 19 the opportunity to perform in a supportive, professional setting, receive constructive feedback and experience the excitement of sharing their work on stage.
About the forum
Celebrating young talent in the heart of Cardiff.
Set in the inspiring surroundings of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Étoile Forum is built around performance excellence, personal development and community. The event celebrates aspiring dancers while giving them a positive platform to develop confidence, stage presence and artistry.
Rather than being only a competition, it is designed as a stepping stone. Dancers can learn from the preparation process, experience the atmosphere of a professional venue and receive feedback that helps shape their next stage of training.
Why it matters
Training, performance and encouragement in one pathway.
1
Professional Feedback
Constructive comments help dancers understand their strengths and identify clear areas for improvement.
2
Stage Confidence
Dancers gain the experience of preparing and presenting work in front of an audience.
3
Community
The event brings together dancers, families, mentors and supporters in a positive atmosphere.
Patron
Laëtitia Lo Sardo
Laëtitia brings exceptional professional experience as a former Birmingham Royal Ballet artist, teacher, coach and répétiteur.
What makes it special?
- A prestigious Cardiff setting for young dancers.
- A supportive structure that values development as much as results.
- Opportunities to perform, receive feedback and build confidence.
Supportive excellence
A refined platform with a warm, encouraging heart.
Étoile Forum brings together the discipline of ballet, the excitement of performance and the encouragement young dancers need as they progress through their training.
Explore the performance pathway.
Read the solo performance guidance, awards and rules before applying or preparing for the event.
A place for every parent to be heard
Parents’ Voice & Ideas
Have a suggestion, a fundraising idea or feedback to share? Your voice helps us make Ballet Academy Cymru an even better place for our dancers and families.
Parents’ Voice & Ideas
Together, we help every dancer flourish.