Each time Nina Ananiashvili has appeared on the stage of Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson, Mississippi, she has been warmly welcomed by the ballet audience. Her first appearance was as a 23-year-old dancer participating in the 1986 USA International Ballet Competition. With her partner, Andris Liepa, she made history by being the first dancers from the former Soviet Union to compete in America. […]
“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 […]
She would become one of the greatest prima ballerinas of all times, but even at age 23, when Nina Ananiashvili competed in Jackson, she set a mark few would reach in seven successive USA International Ballet Competitions. In commemoration of the 1986 USA IBC, which drew Ananiashvili, Andris Liepa and Vadim Pisarev as the first […]
Known throughout the ballet world for his contributions as a dancer, artistic director, choreographer and teacher, John Meehan will chair the jury for the 11th USA International Ballet Competition set for June 2018 in Jackson, Mississippi. “I am thrilled and honored to be invited to chair the jury,” said Meehan, who served on the 2010 […]
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 […]
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 […]