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06/07/2021 – 09:34am | By: Mike Lopinto
FestivalSouth® features On Pointe, the USA International Ballet Competition Showcase
at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium on The University of Southern Mississippi
campus on Friday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m.
See former USA IBC medalists, who are now principal dancers in major dance companies,
perform classical and contemporary variations and enjoy music by the Lagniappe Trio.
Tickets are on sale now at festivalsouth.org.
These two powerhouse arts organizations join forces to bring you an evening filled
with beautiful music and world-class dance. Held every four years, the USA International
Ballet Competition is a two-week “Olympic-style” competition for top young dancers
and a major stepping-stone toward a professional career.
Competitors from all over the world vie for gold, silver, and bronze medals; cash
prizes; and company contracts. Dancers for this evening include Princess Reid (Joffrey
Ballet), Chisako Oga (Boston Ballet), Derek Dunn (Boston Ballet), Misa Kuranaga (San Francisco Ballet), Brooklyn Mack (international
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