Competitor Calendar

Use this calendar as a reminder of what is expected of applicants in the months leading up to the 2018 USA IBC. The dates below may change slightly, so please continue to check Compete and our Facebook page.

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OCTOBER 2017

October 2, 2017 – Competitor Application: Part I

Classical Repertoire, 2018 Rules and Regulations, and Round I requisite classical practice music available for download at Compete

NOTE: the online application form must be completed before music can be accessed for download.

JANUARY 2018

January 8, 2018 – DEADLINE: Competitor Application: Part 1

1.     Complete Online Application Form

2.     $100 Application Fee

3.     Copy of Passport

4.     One portrait headshot (in color)

5.     Completed Non-Competing Partner application, $100 application fee, copy of passport, and headshot (if applicable).

FEBRUARY 2018

February 5, 2018 – DEADLINE: Video Application Due

A video application in practice clothes performing two variations for soloists and one pas de deux for couples from the Round I Classical Repertoire.


MARCH 2018

March 1-4, 2018 – 2018 Selection Committee will meet and determine which applicants will be invited to compete in the 2018 USA IBC.
March 12, 2018 – Applicants will be notified via email of the Selection Committee’s decision. Applicants who are invited to compete will receive additional information shortly after receiving email notification.

APRIL 2018

DEADLINE: April 23, 2018

1. Competitors submit flight information to the Participant Coordinator. 2. Coaches who are planning to travel to Jackson for the competition must submit a Coach Application form, headshot and copy of passport.

DEADLINE: April 23, 2018 – Competitor Application: Part III

1.     Program to be performed (ALL ROUNDS)

2.     Contemporary Music and Choreography permissions for Rounds II and III

3.     MP3 audio file of Round II and III contemporary music sent to USA IBC

4.     Signed medical release form

5.     Roommate request

6.     PR Profile

Note: ALL OF THE ABOVE WILL BE PROVIDED TO COMPETITORS SHORTLY AFTER RECEIVING INVITATION TO COMPETE

JUNE 2018

June 6, 2018

Competitors arrive in Jackson, MS.

Competitor Registration

June 7, 2018

Competitor Orientation.

Studio Rehearsals begin.

June 8, 2018

Tech Rehearsals for Round I begin

June 9, 2018

Studio and Tech Rehearsals continue

June 10, 2018

2018 Opening Ceremony

June 11-14, 2018

Round I Performances (Classical Round)

June 15, 2018

NO IBC PERFORMANCE

June 16-17, 2018

Round II Performances (Contemporary Round)

June 18, 2018

NO IBC PERFORMANCE

June 19-21, 2018

Round III Performances (Classical & Contemporary Round)

June 22, 2018

Awards Gala

June 23, 2018

Encore Gala

June 24, 2018

Competitors depart Jackson, MS

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