Call for Entries: Official Artist & Poster Contest for the 2027 USA International Ballet Competition Learn More & Submit
USA International
Ballet Competition
Ryo Sasaki & Sayako Toku,
2023 Sr. Gold Medalists
2023 Sr. Gold Medalists
This is the stage where the best
danced their way into legend.
This is your chance to join them.
This is Jackson.
USA IBC XIII
June 12-26, 2027
Generations of Gold. 50 years of USA IBC.
Competitor applications open October 1, 2026.
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Upcoming Events
USA IBC CityDance completes its 24th year with a wonderful production of Princess and the Frog. We invite family and friends of the students to attend the performance and see their hardwork..
Join us for the annual Kentucky Derby Party hosted by the Friends of the USA IBC. Picture yourself in a scene straight out of Churchill Downs, surrounded by friends and fellow enthusiasts, all dressed to the nines in their finest derby attire…
Since the inaugural USA IBC in 1979, each competition has been commemorated with an original poster created by a selected artist. From June 12–26, 2027, the USA International Ballet Competition will celebrate 50 years of artistic excellence and mark the 13th time the official U.S. IBC is held in Jackson, Mississippi…
The USA International Ballet Competition’s mission is to provide an opportunity for dancers to test themselves against recognized international standards of dance excellence and showcase their technical skill and artistic talent; to provide a forum for communication and intercultural exchange; and to educate, enlighten and develop future artists and audience support for the art of dance.
