The highest award for ballet abroad is the Gold Medal at the Varna International Ballet Competition.
The Varna, Moscow, Jackson and Helsinki Ballet Competitions are known as the four highest level ballet competitions in the world.
Varna International Ballet Competition was founded in 1964, since the 1970s every two years in the Bulgarian seaside resort of Varna, is the oldest, largest, most difficult and longest ballet competition, known as the "ballet of the Olympics", is internationally recognized as the most important ballet competition. ballet competition.
Moscow International Ballet Competition began in 1969, once every four years, known as the "Ballet Olympics".
The Jackson International Ballet Competition in the United States was founded in 1976, held every four years, is one of the most important ballet competitions in the world.
Helsinki International Ballet Competition began in 1984, is one of the important international ballet competitions, held every four years. China has sent contestants to participate in the competition many times and achieved excellent results. In 2012, it was held for the seventh time.