Buglisi Dance Theatre Tapped to Perform at USA IBC Reunion Gala
Contact: Liz Densmore, USA IBC
601.355.9853
ldensmore@usaibc.com
June 26, 2008
IBC Medalists Reunite in Jackson for July 12th Performance
JACKSON, Miss. – The USA IBC will present dancers from the internationally recognized dance company, Buglisi Dance Theatre, during IBC Reunion Gala 2008. Buglisi dancers Virginie Mécène and Kevin Predmore will perform a duet entitled Sospiri for the IBC audience.
Sospiri, choreographed by Jacqulyn Buglisi to music by Edward Elgar, had its world premiere in 1989 at New York’s City Center where it was performed by the Martha Graham Dance Company. Sospiri is a principal work of the Buglisi Dance Theatre repertoire and has been performed around the world.
“Buglisi Dance Theatre is honored to share the stage with these extraordinary and talented USA IBC medalists, and by this tremendous opportunity to perform a contemporary ballet from our repertoire for the IBC audience,” said Jacqulyn Buglisi, Artistic Director of Buglisi Dance Theatre.
Tickets are now available for IBC Reunion Gala 2008 to be held Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.
IBC Reunion Gala 2008 will feature some of the most celebrated USA IBC medalists performing together for one night. This group of twelve artists will present an eclectic performance of classical and contemporary ballet on the same stage where they launched careers of international stardom.
Competition officials are also planning a dazzling post-performance party at Jackson’s Capital Club, themed “Glitter and Glitz,” to mark this exciting reunion performance.
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Although the program is subject to change, dancers scheduled to perform at IBC Reunion Gala 2008 include: Haiyan Wu (2002 Senior Gold Medalist), Joseph Phillips (2002 Junior Gold Medalist), Rasta Thomas (1998 Senior Gold Medalist), Adrienne Canterna (1998 Junior Gold Medalist), Brooklyn Mack (2006 Senior Silver Medalist), Igor Antonov (1994 Senior Bronze Medalist), Marina Antonova (1994 Senior Silver Medalist), Misa Kuranaga (2006 Senior Gold Medalist), Jeffrey Cirio (2006 Junior Bronze Medalist), Yui Yonezawa (2006 Senior Bronze Medalist), Ramon Moreno (1994 Junior Bronze Medalist) and Yang Zou (performing Giselle with Wu Haiyan).
Tickets to the performance range from $18-$50, and tickets to the Glitter & Glitz party are $40. Tickets to both events are on sale now and can be purchased via phone by calling the USA IBC office at 601-355-9853.
Competition officials are also providing master classes for advanced level dance students ages 14 and up, in conjunction with IBC Reunion Gala 2008.
The workshops will be taught by USA IBC medalists and will consist of a classical ballet class and a jazz class. Students may participate in one or both classes. Single classes are $35. Dancers may sign up for both classes for a reduced fee of $55. Dancers enrolled in both classes will receive a 20% discount on IBC Reunion Gala 2008 tickets.
The workshops will be held at the Mississippi Arts Center at 201 East Pascagoula Street on Saturday, July 12.
This project is partially funded by the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Greater Jackson Arts Council. Additional funding provided by the Mississippi Arts Commission, a state agency.
For more information on the IBC Reunion Gala 2008 performance, the Glitter & Glitz party and the master classes, call the USA IBC at 601.355.9853 or visit www.usaibc.com.
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