ORLANDO – The director and organizers of the 2009 World Ballet Competition are busily finalizing applications for this “Grand Prix” of the world’s most technically and artistically talented ballet dancers and choreographers pursuing professional careers in this art form. “At this time, the WBC selection panel is reviewing last minute applicants and soon will make a decision on their acceptance,” said Vasile Petrutiu, director and founder of the WBC.
More than 100 dancers from all around world will be in Orlando for this year’s competition. Nations represented include Armenia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Japan, New Zealand, Panama, Romania, Russia, Singapore, UK, US and Venezuela. The ballet competition will be held at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, Orlando, Florida, June 22 – 27, 2009. For competition schedules, visit www.wbcorlando.com.
The 2007 and 2008 WBC top dancers were awarded more than $75,000 in cash prizes and over $90,000 in scholarships. WBC alumni are now dancing professionally in San Francisco, Boston, Washington, Miami, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, Germany, Russia, Sweden and Ukraine. Other WBC winners are now on scholarships at the Kirov Academy of Ballet, Washington, DC; Juliard Dance Program, NYC; Harid Conservatory, Boca Raton, FL; Miami City Ballet School, FL; Diablo Ballet Apprentice Program, UK; and Ballet Academy of Central Florida in Orlando.
The WBC culminates at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, with a Winners’ Gala Reception, Lecture and Awards Ceremony, followed at 7:30 pm by WBC’s “Gala of the Stars” performance.
Stars with Boston Ballet, Complexions Dance Company, San Francisco Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Washington Ballet and Corella Ballet of Spain will be featured among the winners of this year’s competition. Choreographies featured are of diverse styles ranging from the most traditional to the most provocative, contemporary choreographers such as George Balanchine, Nacho Duate, Dwight Rhoden, Viktor Plotnikov, Edgar Anido, and most excitingly the Choreography Award winners of the 2007, 2008 and 2009 World Ballet Competitions.
This year’s competition will be broadcast live to all participating countries.
For complete information visit our website www.wbcorlando.com or call 407-849-4669.
