Moscow, Russia. Varna, Bulgaria. Helsinki, Finland. Jackson, Mississippi, USA Mississippi? You Better Believe It!

One of the world’s most prestigious dance events, the USA International Ballet Competition is a two-week “olympic-style” competition where young dancers vie for gold, silver and bronze medals, as well as cash awards and scholarships. And, every four years, where is the USA competition held? Not New York. Not even California. Since 1979, the only place in the U.S. to see the official International Ballet Competition has been in Mississippi. Mississippi? World-class? We think we’ve made our point. Or, make that “pointe.”

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