2023 USA IBC Media Credential Application

DEADLINE: June 7, 2023

Thank you for your interest in covering the official international ballet competition for the United States, USA IBC, as designated by a Joint Resolution of Congress.

Please use this form to apply for USA IBC Media Credentials. Please note that by applying for credentials, the journalist and his/her editor acknowledge they have read and consent to the USA International Ballet Competition media guidelines.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Karen Gilder
USA IBC
601-355-9853, ext. 210
pr@usaibc.com

Name*

First Last

Title*

Email*

Phone*

Media Outlet*

Location*

City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Media Type*

Newspaper
Magazine
Website/digital
Television
Other, i.e. photographer, freelance

Required Documentation Upload

Required documentation for working journalists:

Working journalists must provide a business card and employer-issued media credential or a letter of assignment to receive USA IBC Media Credentials.

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Max. file size: 4 GB.

Required documentation for freelance journalists and photographers:

Freelance journalists and photographers must provide a photo I.D. copy and three recent (2018-2023) byline clips of their work.

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Max. file size: 4 GB.

Required documentation for website-only journalists:

Website-only journalists must provide a photo I.D. copy and may be granted media credentials on a case-by-case basis. Websites must have a demonstrated record of original dance or performing arts news content, with the website’s staff writing an overwhelming percentage of that website’s material. The website must provide certifiable visitor traffic statistics on the credential request form for review.

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Max. file size: 4 GB.

Editor's Name

First Last

Editor's Email

Editor's Phone

Send Credentialing and event information via email to*

Journalist
Editor
Both

Arrival Date*

Departure Date*

What performances do you plan to attend?*

Opening Ceremony - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10 - Parade of Nations & Performance

Round One - Competitor Performances - 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily, Sunday - Tuesday, June 11 - 13

Round Two - Competitor Performances - 7:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday, June 15 - 17

Round Three - Competitor performances - 7:30 p.m. daily, Monday - Wednesday, June 19 - 21

Awards Gala - Presentation and performances by medalists - 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 23

Will you need an interpreter?*

Yes
No

If yes, what languages do you speak?

Additional Events:

Arts & Lecture Series:

Lecture by Ben Stevenson, Honorary Chair- 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 12
Lecture by Jack Howard-Potter, Sculptor, Wednesday, June 14 - 10:00 a.m.
Lecture by Jennifer Homans, Author & Dance Critic - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 18
Lecture by Frank Andersen, Bournonville Stager, Thursday, June 22, 10:00 am
For other events, click here.