The dance world comes to Jackson June 10 – 24, 2023, for the 12th USA International Ballet Competition
Come for a day, a round, or two full weeks of world-class dance.
As the third oldest international ballet competition in the world, the USA IBC attracts top dancers, dance industry professionals, and audience members from around the globe. Two full weeks of competition performances and special programs are scheduled. All competition performances are held at Thalia Mara Hall, 255 E. Pascagoula St.
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Performance Tickets
Ticket-Paks
Ticket-Pak pre-sale will begin on
February 1, 2023
at 9:00 am CST for IBA members ONLY
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Individual Tickets
General tickets will be available
April 3, 2023
at 9:00 am CST.
The “O” Pass
Purchasing an “O” pass will grant you access to ALL Competitor and Dance School observation classes, masterclasses, and the Arts & Lecture series. See the full schedule of included events below!
Arts & Lecture Series:
Monday, June 12, 2023
11:00 am
Honorary Chairman
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
10:00 am
Dancer 12
presented by Jack Howard-Potter
Sunday, June 18, 2023
2:00 pm
Mr. B: George Balachine’s 20th Century
presented by Jennifer Homans
Thursday, June 22, 2023
10:00 am
The World of August Bournonville
presented by Frank Andersen
Competitor Observation Classes
Sunday, June 11, 2023
9:00 am
Competitor Class Observation
Monday, June 12, 2023
9:00 am
Competitor Class Observation
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
9:00 am
Master Class with Angel Corella Philadelphia Ballet, Artistic Director
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
1:00 pm
Competitor Class Observation
Thursday, June 15, 2023
1:00 am
Competitor Class Observation
Friday, June 16, 2023
9:00 am
Master Class with Ashley Wheater Joffery Ballet, Artistic Director
Friday, June 16, 2023
1:00 pm
Competitor Class Observation
Saturday, June 17, 2023
9:00 am
Competitor Class Observation
Dance School Observation Classes
Observation Sessions are held 9:00-10:45 am, 11:00-12:00 pm, and 1:15-2:15pm unless otherwise noted
Sunday, June 11, 2023
10:00 am
Master Class with Andile Ndlovu The Washington Ballet (levels 3 & 4)
Sunday, June 11, 2023
1:00 pm
Master Class with Andile Ndlovu The Washington Ballet (levels 1 & 2)
Monday, June 12, 2023
9:00 am – 2:15 pm
Dance School Observation Classes
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
9:00 am – 2:15 pm
Dance School Observation Classes
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
9:00 am – 2:15 pm
Dance School Observation Classes
Thursday, June 15, 2023
9:00 am – 2:15 pm
Dance School Observation Classes
Thursday, June 15, 2023
2:30 pm
Master Class with Eva Kloborg Royal Danish Ballet
Friday, June 16, 2023
9:00 am – 2:15 pm
Dance School Observation Classes
Monday, June 19, 2023
9:00 am – 2:15 pm
Dance School Observation Classes
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
9:00 am – 2:15 pm
Dance School Observation Classes
Monday, June 19, 2023
2:30 pm
Master Class with Katherine Barkman San Francisco Ballet
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
9:00 am – 2:15 pm
Dance School Observation Classes
Monday, June 19, 2023
2:30 pm
Master Class with Katherine Barkman San Francisco Ballet
Thursday, June 22, 2023
9:00 am – 2:15 pm
Dance School Observation Classes
Friday, June 23, 2023
2:30 pm
Scholarship Showcase
