Emma Gavan, 10, Aysha Tornyi Aydin, 12, Faith Maggs, 12, and Benjamin Wilson, 16, plus 10 others from around the state will get to showcase their technique, performance and artistry in a program of classes and solo performances.

Each said they had aspirations of becoming professional dancers, all spending countless hours perfecting their craft in the studio and at home each week.

Mother of Benjamin, Liz Grace-Wilson, said her son tried AFL and Karate but has “never looked back” since they enrolled him in hip-hop and jazz classes at age 11.

The 16-year-old, who will be competing at Level 4 standard, said he was “pretty shocked” when his name got called out.

Mr Wilson dreams of joining one of the world’s most renowned contemporary dance companies, The Netherlands Dance Theatre, and said each competition can help him in his journey by giving him experience and a chance to put himself “out there”.

“The Genée competition provides gifted young dancers such a unique opportunity to learn from the best, showcase their skills and develop as dancers,” said Royal Academy of Dance Vice President Li Cunxin.

“[It] offers great insight to young dancers about how the industry works, allows them the opportunity to meet and learn from their peers and to work with some of the world’s best teachers, coaches and choreographers.”

The four will also get to watch the Genée International Ballet Competition on December 11 where some of the world’s finest dancers aged 15 to 19 come from all over for one of the most prestigious ballet competitions.

The Royal Academy of Dance has more than 14,000 members in 83 countries and is regarded one of the world’s biggest and most influential dance training institutions.