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By 1994, the competition
had grown in size and prestige. A record
131 competitors from 38 countries participated,
and the International Dance School was filled
to capacity, with more than 300 students
from 26 states and five countries participating.
The Houston Ballet was featured during the
Opening Ceremony, showcasing Janie Parker,
Rachel Beard and Martha Butler, all previous
medal winners of the USA IBC. Also at this
competition, the USA IBC presented the African
American Dance Ensemble in a two-day residency.
Programming for the residency included a
demonstration workshop, a master class and
a performance.
In
1994, the USA IBC began offering competitors
the opportunity to speak with dance evaluators
about their performance. Ali Pourfarrokh
and Maria Grandy served as inaugural competitor
evaluators, and Hillary Rodham Clinton served
as honorary chair of the fifth USA International
Ballet Competition. During the competition,
the Mississippi Museum of Art hosted a Degas
exhibit featuring 74 bronze sculptures,
as well as paintings, pastels and drawings
by the legendary artist. The official USA
IBC poster in 1994 was based on an original
oil painting by Mississippi artist Lynn
Green Root.
In
1994, the USA IBC received a “Regional
Designation Award in the Arts” from
the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games
and was also selected as “Event of
the Year” by the ArtsAlliance of Jackson/Hinds
County.
View
a list of 1994 medalists by clicking
here.
View a list of 1994 jurors by clicking
here.
View
a list of 1994 IDS faculty by clicking
here.
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