NEW YORK, NY(SMI-WOMEN-ENTERTAINMENT-ARTS-APRIL 18-24, 2023)-The Valentina Kozlova International Ballet competition concluded its 4-day annual 2023 edition in fashionable style this Friday's evening (April 21,) announcing and awarding the winners of the classical and contemporary competitions during a post-gala finale medal award ceremony at the Kaye Playhouse Theater, Manhattan, NYC.

The VKIBC founded by the former ballerina from Russia Valentina Kozlova, it's known for attracting ballet dancers from around the world, and where selected qualified contestants are invited to compete for medals, scholarships, contracts and prizes annually.

The ballet competition is divided in two sections:
The Classical ranges from ages (9-26) and 5 divisions (Pre Youth ), Youth , Student, Junior & Senior.

 

The Contemporary also is divided in 5-Divisions: Solo, Solo Division II, Solo Division III, Duet Division & Ensemble (no age requirement).

In addition to the ballet divisions and dancers, the competition brings a line-up of reputable judges with extensive expertise in the field of ballet and score the contestants based on their talent and abilities, and not persuaded on school status, teacher or coach.

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2023 Classical Jurors/Judges:Nina Ananiashvili(Georgia), Maurice Brandon Curry(USA),

Jean-Hugues Feray(France), Chan Hon Goh (Canada), Gladisa Guadalupe(USA), Sun Hee Kim (South-America), Brooklyn Mack(USA), Rio Mitani(Japan), Christopher Moore(England),

Mikko Nissinen(USA), Bradley Shelver(USA), Adam Sklute(USA), Sergie Soloviev(France),

Clotilde Vayer(France), Sabir Yapparov(USA), & Michael Zubkov.

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2023 Contemporary Jurors/Judges: Mi Sook Jeon (South-Korea), Virginie Mecene (USA), Steven Melendez(USA), Melanie Person( USA), & Ricardo Scheir(Brazil).

 

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2023 Classical Competition Medal Winners:

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CLASSICAL YOUTH

Bronze:

Enora Robyn, Belgium

Stella Rodigari, Belgium

Lalie Archambeau, Belgium

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Silver: Loane Mahieu, Belgium

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Gold: Gabriela Caldeira, Brazil

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CLASSICAL Student

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GIRLS

Bronze: Bianca Negrin, Brazil

Silver: Mariana Da Rosa, Brazil

Gold: Kiara Gouveia Fiorante, Brazil

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BOYS

Gold: Henzo Pietro Ferreira, Brazil

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CLASSICAL Junior

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GIRLS

Bronze:

Liselotte Van Doorn, Aruba

Sadie Weintraub, Ireland

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Silver: Beatriz Silva, Brazil

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Gold: Luisa Lisboa, Brazil

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BOYS

Silver: Pietro Leopoldino, Brazil

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CLASSICAL Senior

GIRLS

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Bronze:

Juliana Bryk, USA

Grace Bianchin, Canada

Silver: Seo Jisu, South Korea

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Gold:

Rimi Nakano, Japan

Kim Joheun, South Korea

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BOYS

Bronze: Jung Eunjun, South Korea

Silver: Jung Sungwook, South Korea

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Gold:

David Rocha, Brazil

Aidan Buss, Great Britain