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USA IBC: ‘Enthusiastic’ crowd cheers 18 dancers from 8 countries to the top

By Sherry Lucas, Freelance Contributor | June 23, 2018

Eighteen dancers from eight countries waltzed into the wings of the USA International Ballet Competition with medals and awards in Friday night’s climactic gala.

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Marathon day preps for International Ballet Competition climax

By Sherry Lucas, Freelance Contributor | June 22, 2018

IBC music director and guest conductor Ramona Pansegrau will lead the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra as they perform live at the Awards Gala Friday night and the Encore Gala Saturday night.

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USA IBC ballet performer Katherine Barkman

USA IBC in Jackson: ‘Very exciting’ Round III ahead for 32 dancers

By Sherry Lucas, Freelance Contributor | June 18, 2018

Thirty-two competitors from 10 countries will advance to Round III of the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson.

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USA IBC: 44 dancers representing 11 countries move on to Round II

By Sherry Lucas, Freelance Contributor | June 15, 2018

Forty-four dancers representing 11 countries move forward to Round II in the USA International Ballet Competition (IBC) this weekend in Jackson. About 30 dancers will move on to the finalist round June 19-21.