Come for a day, for a round or for an entire two weeks of world-class dance.
Make plans to be in Jackson, Mississippi, June 10-23, 2018, for the 11th USA International Ballet Competition. As the third oldest international ballet competition in the world, the USA IBC attracts top dancers, dance industry professionals and audiences 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.
2018 Competition Schedule
Gertrude C. Ford Opening Ceremony
Sunday, June 10 – 7:30 p.m.
Round I – Classical
Monday, June 11 – 2 p.m. Session I; 7:30 p.m. Session 2
Tuesday, June 12 – 2 p.m. Session 3; 7:30 p.m. Session 4
Wednesday, June 13 – 2 p.m. Session 5; 7:30 p.m. Session 6
Thursday, June 14 – 2 p.m. Session 7; 7:30 p.m. Session 8
Round II – Contemporary
Saturday, June 16 – 7:30 Session 1
Sunday, June 17 – 2 p.m. Session 2; 7:30 p.m. Session 3
Round III – Classical & Contemporary
Tuesday, June 19 – 7:30 p.m. Session 1
Wednesday, June 20 – 7:30 p.m. Session 2
Thursday, June 21 – 7:30 p.m. Session 3
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Awards Gala
Friday, June 22 – 7:30 p.m.
Entergy Grand Prix Ball
Friday, June 22 – 9:30 p.m.
Encore Gala
Saturday, June 23 – 7:30 p.m.
The USA IBC Dance School and Teacher Training run concurrent with the competition.
Package tickets go on sale to members of the International Ballet Association Jan. 16, 2018, and to the public Feb. 12, 2018. Individual ticket sales begin March 19, 2018. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounts by advance reservation.
Click here to join the International Ballet Association.