The "First ELIAN International Youth Ballet Competition" was successfully held in 2022. A total of 13 participants from 618 countries and regions, including China, the United States, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia, signed up to participate.

The competition was divided into five different age groups, namely Toddler Group (4-6 years old), Junior A Group (6-9 years old) and Youth Group (15-18 years old). The Professional Competition is open to ballet students aged 14-18 from all nationalities around the world.