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