World Ballet Competition 2016

World Ballet Competition 2016
10th Anniversary

June 13-18, 2016
in Orlando, FL

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All Stars of Dance Closing Gala
June 18th, 2016 - 7:30 pm

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The World Ballet Competition (WBC) has announced its 10th Anniversary Finals to be held June 13-18, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. The dynamic closing event, “All Stars of Dance,” will be June 18th at 7:30 p.m.

Judged by major international dance masters and artistic directors, the competition draws aspiring young dancers and professionals from around the globe to compete for more than $150,000 in cash, scholarships, and dance merchandise. Since its 2007 inauguration, WBC has helped launch the professional careers of previous competitors now affiliated with ballet companies in: Boston, San Francisco, Europe, Russia, Sweden, Japan and Canada.

“We have seen our medalists go from talented students to major international professional dancers. The atmosphere of our competition is transparent and open. It has been gratifying to see the tremendous growth and the appreciation of our participants for hosting the event.” said Vasile Petrutiu, founder of the WBC.

Beginning November 1, applicants can apply for the WBC in categories from Introductory to Professional (solo), Pas de Deux to Ensemble and Choreography. Prizes include the $10,000 Grand Prix award which is open to all categories.

The World Ballet Competition has become an important fixture on the international dance scene as well as on Orlando’s annual calendar of events. Each year hundreds of dancers and their families worldwide travel to Florida's sunshine and world-famous theme parks. The 2015 WBC, held June 8-13, attracted participants representing 24 countries, 16 states, and 9 Florida counties. Winning dancers were awarded more than $23,000 in cash prizes.

Furthermore, a stunning economic impact for Central Florida of $2 million is estimated to be generated from the 10th Anniversary WBC Event (based on Americans For The Arts Survey of WBC). The week-long event generates over 1,000 hotel rooms, the largest of any dance group in Central Florida.

2016 Winners

INTRODUCTORY CATEGORY (AGE 9-11)

TOP 10 INTRODUCTORY CATEGORY
102, Emma Elizabeth Crow (USA), New Jersey School of Dance Arts
101, Savannah Grace Campbell (USA), Salt Creek Ballet
113, Isabella Iannuzzi (USA), The Art of Classical Ballet
106, Elizabeth Demetra Nip (USA), Westlake School for the Performing Arts
105, Maya Isabel Lukasik (USA), Classic Dance Academy
161, Noah Campbell (USA), Salt Creek Ballet
102, Summer Brown (USA), Westlake School for the Performing Arts
111, Julia Kataoka Ramos (Brazil), Ebateca Ballet School
122, Maggie Carol Crist (USA), Kansas School of Classical Ballet
107, Emma Lin (USA), Bravissimo Dance Studio

MEDALISTS AND SPECIAL PRIZES OF INTRODUCTORY CATEGORY
Special Mention: #105 Maya Isabel Lukasik (USA) , Classic Dance Academy
Bronze Medal and $100 Cash Prize: #106 Elizabeth Demetra Nip (USA), Westlake School for the Performing Arts
Silver Medal and $150 Cash Prize: #161 Noah Campbell (USA), Salt Creek Ballet
Silver Medal and $150 Cash Prize: #101 Savannah Grace Campbell (USA), Salt Creek Ballet
Siver Medal and $150 Cash Prize: #113 Isabella Iannuzzi (USA), The Art of Classical Ballet
Gold Medal and $300 Cash Prize: #112 Emma Elizabeth Crow (USA), New Jersey School of Dance Arts

PREPARATORY CATEGORY (AGE 12-13)

TOP 10 PREPARATORY CATEGORY
228, Suyeon An (South Korea), Sunhwa Arts School
223, Eunseo Kim (South Korea), Sunhwa Arts School
226, Jieun Shim (South Korea), Sunhwa Arts School
234, Eugine Meenah Ahn (South Korea), Sunhwa Arts School
230, Yun-Seo Shin (South Korea), Sunhwa Arts School
232, Jihan Jung (South Korea), Sunhwa Arts School
245, Marie-Chantal Max (USA), The Art of Classical Ballet
202, Chloe Gwendolyn Exline (USA), Bravissimo Dance Studio
233, Alexis Clare Bull (USA), Coastal Dance Centre
231, Sophia Ponomarenko (USA), Dance Elite

MEDALISTS AND SPECIAL PRIZES OF PREPARATORY CATEGORY
Special Mention: #261 Kyawzwa Jeremy Lwin (USA), Westlake School for the Performing Arts
Special Mention: #234 Eugine Meenah Ahn (South Korea), Sunhwa Arts School
Special Mention: #230 Yun-Seo Shin (South Korea), Sunhwa Arts School
Bronze Medal and $200 Cash Prize: 226 Jieun Shim (South Korea), Sunhwa Arts School
Silver Medal and $300 Cash Prize: #223 Eunseo Kim (South Korea), Sunhwa Arts School
Gold Medal and $500 Cash Prize: #228 Suyeon An (South Korea), Sunhwa Arts School

PRE-PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY (AGE 14-17)

TOP 10 PRE-PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
338, Lauren Nicole Hunter (USA), Peninsula School of Performing Arts
332, Avery Tessmer (USA), The Art of Classical Ballet
316, Sydney Dolan (USA), Campaneria Ballet School
303, Veronica Tay Atienza (Philippines), Effie Nanas School of Classical Ballet
362, Ryosuke Miwa (Singapore), Cheng Ballet Academy
312, Gabriele Celeste Lukasik (USA), Classic Dance Academy
354, Leilani Tian (USA), MorningStar Dance Academy of Atlanta
309, Rheya Suenaga Shano (USA), The Brookline Ballet School
326, Helen Jihea Kim (South Korea), Sunhwa Arts High School
302, Leticia Felizardo Rodrigues (Brazil), Balletarrj Escola De Danca

MEDALISTS AND SPECIAL PRIZES OF PRE-PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
Special Mention: #316 Sydney Dolan (USA), Campaneria Ballet School
Special Mention: #364 Mitchell Tobin (USA), The Art of Classical Ballet
Bronze Medal and $500 Cash Prize: #362 Ryosuke Miwa (Singapore). Cheng Ballet Academy
Bronze Medal and $500 Cash Prize: #338 Lauren Nicole Hunter (USA), Peninsula School of Performing Arts
Bronze Medal and $500 Cash Prize: #332 Avery Tessmer (USA), The Art of Classical Ballet

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY (AGE 18-24)

TOP 10 PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
464, Rafael Ramirez Valdez (Columbia), Kansas School of Classical Ballet
466, Davi Chagas (Brazil), Balletarrj Escola De Danca
467, Alexandros Frederick Pappajohn (USA), American Ballet Theatre's Studio Company
409, Madison Mackenzy Braaksma (USA), International City School of Ballet
403, Yuha Tomita (Japan), Neglia Conservatory of Ballet
410, Tala Lee-Turton (United Kingdom), Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Moscow
405, Teresa Yvonne Bowden (USA), Campaneria Ballet School
463, Francisco Jose Asensio (Spain), The Art of Classical Ballet
465, Sunny Hsieh (Canada), Evelyn Hart Conservatory
401, Angelica Paola Claudio (Puerto Rico), Danza Fusion and Balleteatro Nacional de Puerto Rico

MEDALISTS AND SPECIAL PRIZES OF PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
Special Jury Prize and Cash Prize of $250: #466 Davi Chagas de Carvalho (Brazil), Balletarrj Escola de Danca
Bronze Medal and Cash Prize of $1,000: #464 Rafael Ramirez Valdez (Colombia), Kansas School of Classical Ballet

PAS DE DEUX CATEGORY (AGE 14-24)
Bronze Medal and Cash Prize of $1,000: #502 Sydney Dolan and Austin Eyler (USA). Campaneria Ballet School
Bronze Medal and Cash Prize of $1,000: #501 Leticia Felizardo Rodrigues & Davi Chagas (Brazil), Balletarrj Escola de Danca

ENSEMBLE CATEGORY (AGE 9-24)
Special Mention: #602 Ballet Academy of Central Florida "Checkers" (USA)
Bronze Medal and Cash Prize of $2,000: #601 Balletarrj Escola de Danca "Chameleons" (Brazil)

Choreography Award and $1,000 Cash Prize:
Ana Palmieri of Brazil for #601 "Chameleons"

Best Teacher Award:
Jikyung Seo of South Korea

Best School Award:
Sunhwa Arts School of South Korea



Scholarship winners