A flow of movement animated by the power of music, the exquisite interplay of bodies, a look in the eyes and a breathtaking combination of technique and passion. This is Trio ConcertDance, an evening of rare elegance featuring three great artists of our time: Alessandra Ferri, Italy’s prima ballerina assoluta and a living legend of […]
(Jackson, Miss.) USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) has been awarded a $22,500 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the $1.61 million in grants the Commission will award in 2015-2016 and will be used to help with operating expenses for the USA IBC, designated the official international […]
The comedy ballet Coppélia, now in rehearsal at Ballet Mississippi, is the focus of the first program in a new series the USA International Ballet Competition has launched to create more understanding and enjoyment of classical ballet. Ballet BackStory: Coppélia set for noon Tuesday, March 24, at the Arts Center of Mississippi, 201 E. Pascagoula […]
To purchase tickets or become a host sponsor, click here or call the USA IBC office, 601-355-9853. Fresh on the heels of the successful 2014 USA International Ballet Competition, Friends of the USA International Ballet Competition will present Moonlight Attitude, a fundraiser for the USA IBC, Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Old Capitol Inn, 226 North State […]
Jackson, Miss., June 27, 2014 – Two weeks of intense, world-class competition culminated today with the announcement of 28 dancers selected as 2014 USA International Ballet Competition award winners. Edward Villella, 2014 USA IBC International Jury Chairman, noted that the competition is a global celebration of dance and the “finest of the finest.” Winners are […]
Jackson, Miss., June 23, 2014 – With the conclusion of Round II of the 2014 USA International Ballet Competition, 31 of the world’s finest young dancers will compete in the final round for gold, silver and bronze medals. Round III competitors are: Senior Males Aaron Smyth (Australia) Andile Ndlovu (South Africa) Byul Yun (Republic of […]
Jackson, Miss., June 19, 2014 – The first round of the 2014 USA International Ballet Competition concludes with 54 competitors advancing to Round II. The USA IBC is the official international ballet competition in the United States as designated by a Joint Resolution of Congress. Round II Competitors are: Senior Males: Aaron Smyth (Australia) Andile […]
The USA International Ballet Competition audience will witness an astounding mix of methods, styles and cultures when Complexions Contemporary Ballet takes the stage June 14 to open the 2014 festival in Jackson, Mississippi. The USA IBC, June 14 – 29, is designated as the official international ballet competition in the United States by a Joint […]
Ninety-nine dancers, representing 20 countries, have accepted the USA IBC’s invitation to participate in the 2014 competition, June 14-29, in Jackson, Miss. Held every four years since 1979, the USA IBC is the official ballet competition of the United States by a Joint Resolution of Congress. “Dancers invited to compete in the USA IBC know […]
Jackson, Miss. (January 20, 2014) -Ticket packages for the 2014 USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC), scheduled for June 14 – 29, at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson, Mississippi, are now on sale to the public. The USA IBC is designated as the official international ballet competition in the United States by a Joint Resolution […]