Nashville Ballet 2 Dancer Rehearses for International Ballet Competition
By: Gabrielle Sierra
Alexandra Meister, a Nashville Ballet 2 dancer, is one of only six American female dancers to participate in the most eminent of competitions, the International Ballet Competition, held June 12-27, 2010, in Jackson, Mississippi. She will be rehearsing Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in preparation for this event. Coached by School of Nashville Ballet faculty member Nicole Koenig, (RAD certified) Alexandra is polishing numerous classical and contemporary ballet pieces for the event. In addition to the fact that this is the first time anyone from Nashville has been selected to compete, Nashville Ballet will also be awarding a company contract to one of the winners of this competition.
One of the world's most prestigious dance events, the USA International Ballet Competition is a two-week "Olympic-style" competition where tomorrow's ballet stars vie for gold, silver, and bronze medals; cash awards and scholarships. Designated as the official USA Competition by a 1982 Joint Resolution of Congress, the USA IBC is held every four years, in the tradition of sister competitions in Varna, Bulgaria and Moscow, Russia. (http://www.usaibc.com)Nashville Ballet, a federally registered 501(c)(3) organization, is the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee and is celebrating its 25th Anniversary during the 2010/2011 season. Nashville Ballet presents a diverse repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by acclaimed choreographers, including original works by Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. Nashville Ballet and the affiliated Second Company NB2 (a pre-professional training company) serve over 70,000 adults and children annually through performances and community engagement initiatives. Our curriculum-based community engagement program brings dance education to elementary, middle, and high schools as well as community centers, public libraries, and colleges, covering a 15-county region throughout Middle Tennessee. Dance students, ages three and up, receive superior ballet instruction from a world class faculty at School of Nashville Ballet.
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