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The American ballet competition

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We are pleased to announce that the American Ballet Competition will be held May 28th - May 31st, 2025!  Registrat

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The American ballet competition

The American ballet competitionThe American ballet competitionThe American ballet competition

We are pleased to announce that the American Ballet Competition will be held May 28th - May 31st, 2025!  Registrat

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Scholarship Initiative

50 States Initiative

 We understand the importance of nurturing and supporting emerging talent, which is why we have decided to offer one scholarship opportunity to ballet students from each state across the nation. We believe that every aspiring ballet dancer deserves a chance to participate and grow, regardless of their financial circumstances. This scholarship will cover the full entry fee for one participant from your ballet school to compete at the American Ballet Competition in June 2024. 

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Theater and Boarding Information

Peery's Egyptian Theater

Most of the Competition will be held at the Peery's Egyptian Theater located at  2415 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401.

Imagine Ballet Theatre

Located across the street from the Egyptian Theater, the IBT Studios are where all Master Classes and some judging events will be held.   2432 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401 

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The Hampton Inn & Suites is conveniently located right next to the Egyptian Theater and across the street from the IBT Studios! 2401 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401

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The American Ballet Competition is pleased to announce that Raymond Van Mason,
Founder and Artistic Director of Imagine Ballet Theatre in Ogden, Utah,
has been appointed the Director of the American Ballet Competition (ABC) as of July 12, 2018.

"Having known Raymond and his excellent work with his dance students for many years, I know the

 

The American Ballet Competition is pleased to announce that Raymond Van Mason,
Founder and Artistic Director of Imagine Ballet Theatre in Ogden, Utah,
has been appointed the Director of the American Ballet Competition (ABC) as of July 12, 2018.

"Having known Raymond and his excellent work with his dance students for many years, I know the American Ballet Competition
will be in good hands as he continues to fulfill the high expectations of attending students, parents and their teachers."
Katherine Kersten, American Ballet Competition Founder

"I am extremely honored and humbled to continue the work of Katherine Kersten and her American Ballet Competition.
We are excited to have the opportunity to bring this national competition to Ogden, Utah and to be supporting the vibrant arts scene
in the newly developed Nine Rails District. The streets of Ogden will be energetic with the annual Ogden Arts Festival as well
as the First Friday Art Walk - all happening on the same weekend.”
Raymond Van Mason

Ms. Kersten will remain affiliated with the American Ballet Competition (ABC) as consultant.
Since its inception in 2002 countless talented young dance students ages 9-20 from the USA and abroad have attended ABC.

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