“The Art of Dance,” a show by the Community Art Group of VSA Mississippi, continues to be on display in the Mississippi Arts Center through July 31. Dance-inspired art, including several pieces painted from photographs of competitors in the 2014 USA International Ballet Competition, is featured. The exhibit is a collaborative effort of VSA, the State Organization […]
The USA International Ballet Competition welcomes and respects the dignity of each dancer and visitor who participates in our quadrennial competition and other events. Distinguished by artistic excellence and integrity, the USA IBC is a great global gathering of people of different nationalities, cultures, religions, ages, races, sexual orientations, gender expressions, and abilities—brought together by […]
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 […]
CityDance, an afterschool dance program the USA International Ballet Competition provides for Jackson Public School students, will present its end-of-the year recital at 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Bitsy Irby Visual Arts Center at Belhaven University. Admission is free. “CityDance is one way the USA IBC brings ballet to students who otherwise may not […]
JACKSON, Miss., April 13, 2011 – After more than two decades of service to and leadership within the USA IBC board of directors, William D. Mounger stepped down ushering in a new leader. Fellow board members approved Haley Fisackerly, president and chief executive officer of Entergy Mississippi, Inc., to assume the role. Mounger stated he […]
JACKSON – Inspiration, encouragement, and humility cannot begin to describe the array of emotions audience members felt during the latest production of Tunes, Tutus & Turning Wheels, which by design blends dancers and artists with and without disabilities. Over 350 people ventured to the Belhaven Concert Hall Oct. 29 to witness a variety of performances […]
USA IBC announces the results of economic impact study JACKSON, Miss.,– An independent economic impact study shows that the ninth USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) generated $10.2 million for the state. The impact is a 35 percent increase from the 2006 competition and a 61 percent increase over the 2002 event. Compiled by the […]