Las Vegas, NV – September 6, 2024 – Ballet Championships of America (BCA), a pioneering force in the dance industry and advocate for aspiring ballet dancers dedicated to continuing their dance education, is delighted to reveal a new collaboration with the esteemed Joffrey Ballet School. 

Ballet Championships of America (BCA) aims to create a supportive environment where ballet dancers, from as young as 5 years of age to 21, will flourish by attending one of their sixteen regional events scheduled in 2024 & 2025. BCA sets itself apart with its commitment to mission-driven excellence, unparalleled opportunities, a distinguished jury panel, informative master classes and coaching sessions, and fostering a community spirit through inspiring collaborations. It aims not only to showcase talent but to nurture and develop the next generation of ballet artists. 

The Joffrey Ballet School shares this unwavering commitment to excellence and artistic growth. With a mission to transform passionate dance students into strong, versatile and open-minded professional artists, the Joffrey Ballet School offers an array of training programs designed to nurture talent, inspire creativity, and prepare dancers for success in a fast-changing diverse society. From its acclaimed summer dance intensives to its distinguished year-round programs, the Joffrey Ballet School provides dancers with exceptional opportunities to develop and excel in the dance world. 

This innovative collaboration between Ballet Championships of America (BCA) and the Joffrey Ballet School will offer aspiring ballet dancers an unparalleled educational experience. By merging BCA’s forward-thinking approach to ballet education and by hosting a ballet audition for the Joffrey Ballet School’s top-tier training programs, dancers will also have invaluable access to their faculty members through BCA’s masterclass series and coachings sessions. They will also be presented the unique opportunity to receive commentary and invaluable feedback on their competition performances as they will serve as a knowledgeable member of the jury panel. 

“At BCA, our mission is more than a statement; it’s a promise to elevate the art of ballet. We believe that excellence isn’t just an outcome, but a journey that begins the moment a dancer steps into the spotlight,” said Matthew Diaz-Caldwell, Co-Owner of Ballet Championships of America. “Our events are designed not just as a competition but as a celebration of passion, precision, and the pursuit of continued education through the power of dance.” 

For more information about Ballet Championships of America (BCA) and the Joffrey Ballet School, please visit www.joffreyballetschool.com and www.balletchampionshipsofamerica.com.

About Ballet Championships of America (BCA):

Co-founded by Matthew Diaz-Caldwell and Ward Billeisen—two veterans with over 50 years of combined experience in dance education and production—Ballet Championships of America is designed to offer unparalleled opportunities for dancers nationwide. This groundbreaking competition will serve as a platform to showcase and nurture the next generation of ballet artists, blending tradition with contemporary innovation.

About Joffrey Ballet School:

The Joffrey Ballet School is a renowned dance institution based in New York City. Dance visionaries Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino founded the school in 1953, offering a world-class training program that celebrates boundary-breaking performances and commitment to artistic excellence. The Joffrey Ballet School continues to shape the future of dance through innovative training programs that prepare students to confidently pursue a career in dance throughout the worlds of concert and commercial dance.

Media Contact:

Joffrey Ballet School, Maria Zamri, marketing@joffreyballetschool.com