Last June, Ballet Philippines’ very own Danielle Kleiner competed at the USA International Competition and bagged a special award.
Danielle Kleiner began ballet as an afterschool activity at a very early age. As her talent grew, quickly realized that dancing was what sDani flew to Jacskon last June to compete at the XIII USA International Ballet Competition. Out of 119 outstanding dancers and rounds of intense competition, Dani was announced as one of two Tutu.con awardees.
She shared this special mention with Kyan Park from the USA. Each year, one male and one female winner are granted a Tutu.com scholarship in support of the outstanding dancer’s artistic journey.
The USAIBC is considered to be one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world, gathering the globe’s most elite dancers to compete for scholarships, company contracts, cash prizes and medals.
he wanted to do with her life. Today, she is one of the country’s most accomplished ballerinas. In 2018, she competed at the Asian Gran Prix in Hong Kong, taking home the silver medal. Dani also participated in the World Ballet Competition. In 2017, she joined Ballet Philippines as a guest artist. In 2020 she became a core dancer and is now a soloist.
Dani flew to Jacskon last June to compete at the XIII USA International Ballet Competition. Out of 119 outstanding dancers and rounds of intense competition, Dani was announced as one of two Tutu.con awardees.
She shared this special mention with Kyan Park from the USA. Each year, one male and one female winner are granted a Tutu.com scholarship in support of the outstanding dancer’s artistic journey.
The USAIBC is considered to be one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world, gathering the globe’s most elite dancers to compete for scholarships, company contracts, cash prizes and medals. Ballet Philippines’ very own Dani Kleiner was chosen amongst a pool of 300 nominees from a video she submitted to the selection committee. Finalists from 17 countries went toe to toe from June 10-24, 2023, for two weeks of friendly yet exceptional dance competition.
About the USA IBC
Founded in 1964, the International Ballet Competition first premiered at Varna, Bulgaria. The popularity of the event quickly spread throughout the world, finding its way to Russia and Japan in the late sixties. In 1975, renowned American ballerina Thalia Mara moved to Mississippi where she was commissioned to establish a ballet school. As part of her development plan, she convinced city leaders to bring the internationally-acclaimed competition to Jackson, In 1978, the state became the tournament’s official home, when Mara and nonprofit organization Mississippi Ballet International, Inc. (MBI) produced the first International Ballet Competition in the United States.
Competing at the USAIBC has been compared to the Olympics, as dancers undergo a series of rigorous tests to showcase their talent and limits. Only the brightest names in the international dance scene are invited to participate. Despite undertaking numerous high stake challenges, dancers will be given the chance to audition and perform for the heads of the world’s leading ballet companies. Among them are The Joffrey Ballet, The Philadelphia Ballet and the Washington Ballet. Dancers will also be given the chance to participate in special activities such as masterclasses and technical rehearsals.
Produced by: Ballet Philippines
Featuring: Danielle Kleiner
