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[Natalia]

Thanks, kirovgal!  Please ask Maw & Paw to e-mail me, after a nice apology...you have an important service to perform, in the name of Art, through use of that computer! ;)

Cheers,
Jeannie

[Alexandra]

A feature about the competition from the local press:

http://www.clarionle...206/23/o01.html

[Alexandra]

And another -- headlined "Dancing, religion, come to a pointe".

http://cityguide.cla...tories/xreg.asp

[Alexandra]

Skip the part about the birds, go to the second question -- they're talking about ballet in the aisles in Jackson.

http://www.clarionle...4/jacksunn.html

[Alexandra]

Interview with Ashley Canterna:

http://www.clarionle...18/osherry.html

[Alexandra]

Or just keep checking this page daily for updates in the Clarion:

http://www.clarionle.../ibc/index.html

[Natalia]

The link below takes you to a list of all competitors who have made it on to the finals (Round III). NO SURPRISES - all of my pre-announced favorites, who came to Jackson for actual competition, have breezed through...Chinese, Bostonians, Kirov Academy faves...and Emi Hariyama of Japan.

You'll need Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) on your computer, so as to see this.  If you don't have it, it can be downloaded for free via a number of internet sources.

http://usaibc.com/pd...torsRelease.pdf

- Jeannie

[Alexandra]

Boston Ballet press release on Jackson competition:

BOSTON BALLET DANCERS ARE FINALIST IN THE USA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION
Gold, silver and bronze medallists will be announced June 28.

(BOSTON)- Boston Ballet dancers Sarah Lamb, Emi Hariyama and Joel Prouty are  among 34 of the world's finest young dancers to compete for gold, silver and bronze medals as finalist in USA International Ballet Competition on June 25-27 in Jackson, Miss.  USA IBC award winners will be announced June 28.

"Sarah, Emi and Joel's success in this world-class competition is an example
of the caliber of  talent in our  ompany," said Boston Ballet Artistic
Director Mikko Nissinen.

The USA IBC is an "olympic style" event held every four years and is the
official international ballet competition in the United States designated by
a Joint Resolution of Congress. Dancers from around the world compete for
scholarships, medals and cash awards in this prestigious, two-week dance
event. This year's events will conclude on June 30, 2002.

"The USA IBC is a milestone in many dancers' careers, and advancing to the
final stage of competition is an unforgettable experience," said Sue
Lobrano, executive director of the USA IBC. "This is when competitors
realize that they've endured the process and the rigor of being among the world's best."

[Alexandra]

Boston Ballet press release on Jackson competition:

BOSTON BALLET DANCERS ARE FINALIST IN THE USA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION
Gold, silver and bronze medallists will be announced June 28.

(BOSTON)- Boston Ballet dancers Sarah Lamb, Emi Hariyama and Joel Prouty are  among 34 of the world's finest young dancers to compete for gold, silver and bronze medals as finalist in USA International Ballet Competition on June 25-27 in Jackson, Miss.  USA IBC award winners will be announced June 28.

"Sarah, Emi and Joel's success in this world-class competition is an example
of the caliber of  talent in our  ompany," said Boston Ballet Artistic
Director Mikko Nissinen.

The USA IBC is an "olympic style" event held every four years and is the
official international ballet competition in the United States designated by
a Joint Resolution of Congress. Dancers from around the world compete for
scholarships, medals and cash awards in this prestigious, two-week dance
event. This year's events will conclude on June 30, 2002.

"The USA IBC is a milestone in many dancers' careers, and advancing to the
final stage of competition is an unforgettable experience," said Sue
Lobrano, executive director of the USA IBC. "This is when competitors
realize that they've endured the process and the rigor of being among the world's best."

[Natalia]

Quick note to thank everyone who has been relaying information on this IBC (including the wonderful photos on the other thread!). I'm in 'overseas work status' this week & can barely squeeze time for quick peek at my favorite ballet board. I'm grateful that we have other 'Jackson Followers' out there!!

[drval01]

From www.usaibc.com web site: http://usaibc.com/pd...ease_062702.pdf

"2002 USA International Ballet Competition Announces Medalists
Jackson, Miss., June 28, 2002 – The USA International Ballet Competition came to a magnificent climax during its last round of competition with 23 dancers receiving medals, scholarships and cash awards.

Senior Division Medalists are:
Women’s Senior Gold Medalist – Wu Haiyan, China
Men’s Senior Silver Medalist – Li Jun, China
Women’s Senior Silver Medalist – Sarah Lamb, USA
Men’s Senior Bronze Medalist – Mikhail Ilyin, Russia
Women’s Senior Bronze Medalist –Katia Carranza, Mexico

Medalists in the Junior Division are:
Men’s Junior Gold Medalist – Joseph Phillips, USA
Men’s Junior Silver Medalist – Danny Tidwell, USA
Women’s Junior Silver Medalist – Sarah Kathryn Lane, USA
Men’s Junior Bronze Medalist –Yudai Fukuoka, Japan
                                                 Jiao Yang, China
Women’s Junior Bronze Medalist – Sang Yi Han, South Korea

Along with medals, cash prizes are given ranging from $500 to $8,000.

Special awards and scholarships were given to:
Best Senior Couple- Eve Andre and Sergei Upkin, Estonia
Pointe Magazine Choreography Award- Wang Yuanyuan
Robert Joffrey Award of Merit- Emi Hariyama, Japan
Jury Award of Encouragement-
       Female: Agnieszka Szymanska, Poland
       Male: Troy Schumacher, USA
Heinz-Bosl-Ballet Foundation Scholarships- Keigo Fukuda, Japan
                                                                 Michelle Carpenter, USA
Dance Magazine Scholarship- Eun Ji Ha, South Korea
WorldCom Scholarship- Zhang Jing, China
Jury Awards- Melissa Hough, USA and Ashley Canterna, USA

No gold medals were awarded in the men’s senior division and the women’s junior division."

[momof3darlings]

Can someone explain why if Olympic style judging is used at IBC, then why were there no gold medals in some rounds?  I know that for the Junior girls there were many falls during the final round but is there a score that must be achieved for a gold to be given (which is not true Olympic judging).  

missy

[momof3darlings]

Can someone explain why if Olympic style judging is used at IBC, then why were there no gold medals in some rounds?  I know that for the Junior girls there were many falls during the final round but is there a score that must be achieved for a gold to be given (which is not true Olympic judging).  

missy

[Alexandra]

Check today's Links thread (scroll down) for four articles on the competition:

http://www.balletale...=&threadid=5795

[Alexandra]

Check today's Links thread (scroll down) for four articles on the competition:

http://www.balletale...=&threadid=5795