Who We Are
International Ballet Company (IBC) is a 501 (c) 3 corporation focused on two goals:
- Producing high caliber dancers who will be prepared to tackle the rigor and stylistic complexities of today’s top ballet companies
- Promoting dance and art access and awareness within our local community
As a branch of the International Ballet Academy, our non-profit company is under the artistic direction of Christina Fannéy, Nadia Pavlenko, Maxim Ponomarenko, and Emma Frenette.
International Ballet Company
Junior International Ballet Company
International Ballet Company is unique in our area. The Company provides an environment for young artists to excel in many endeavors, including, of course, dance. Company members are expected to achieve and maintain excellent scholastic reports, as well as becoming responsible citizens. Company members perform community service and represent the youth of Cary when traveling outside the county and state. Members encourage each other and serve as role models for aspiring dancers.
International Ballet Company is unique in our area. The Company provides an environment for young artists to excel in many endeavors, including, of course, dance. Company members are expected to achieve and maintain excellent scholastic reports, as well as becoming responsible citizens. Company members perform community service and represent the youth of Cary when traveling outside the county and state. Members encourage each other and serve as role models for aspiring dancers.
What We Do
Since its inception in 2010, IBC members have received national and international recognition. IBA company dancers have competed at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world’s largest international ballet competition, the American Dance Competition | International Ballet Competition, and World Ballet Competition. YAGP, ADC|IBC, and WBC have all recognized the quality training that IBA provides.
YAGP regionals: In 2015, 2018, and 2019, IBA received the Outstanding School Award, and in 2012, 2013, and 2017, IBA received the Outstanding Teacher Award.
ADC|IBC: In 2017, IBA was awarded the Outstanding School Award, and in 2018, IBA received the Outstanding Coach Award.
IBA is also home to two regional Youth America Grand Prix Winners: Nicole Fannéy (2015) and Preston Chamblee (2012), two regional Youth Grand Prix Winners: Parker Garrison (2018) and Catherine Rowland (2019), and one regional Hope Award Winner: Parker Garrison (2015).
IBA dancers have been awarded full scholarships to such prestigious schools such as American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, The Royal Ballet School, Houston Ballet Academy, the School of American Ballet, San Francisco Ballet School, Pacific Northwest Ballet School, Ecole de Danse de l’Opéra de Paris, Académie de Danse Princess Grace, Boston Ballet School, Miami City Ballet School, Ballet West Academy, Washington School of Ballet, Sarasota Ballet School, and Orlando Ballet School.
Our students are dancing in professional companies and pre-professional schools. Click here for more information on our alumni.
Locally, the IBC has performed with the Triangle Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, raising awareness of the deep artistic talent in our area. The company produces and performs in at least two major shows each year. The company also invites guest choreographers to teach and work with them whenever possible. Guest teachers and choreographers include Lauren Lovette, Patrick Frenette, Melinda Roy, Sally Rojas Herrera, Olivier Pardina, and Olivier Muñoz.
IBC hosts an annual sensory-friendly version of The Nutcracker at Cary Academy. This performance is offered free of charge to families to kids who have special needs.
What People Are Saying
Harold Weinbrecht, Town of Cary Mayor
“. . . I attended the spectacular performance of the International Ballet Company and the Philharmonic Association. This ballet company is putting Cary on the map by winning national competitions and giving these wonderful performances. The ballet company is run by some of the best teachers in the county. We are blessed to have them here in Cary.”