Charmaine Hunter

Yes! So proud of you, Felicia!

"Take your time to heal, nobody knows what you're going through unless they've been through it, and even then, it's very individual."

"Healing isn’t a pause in life; it’s the quiet work of planting seeds for the season ahead."

"Pray about everything, worry about nothing. God is good all the time."

What an incredible week!

Congratulations to all competitors on your outstanding performances, inspiring classes, and impressive auditions. You brought passion, discipline, and artistry to every moment. Bravo!

A huge round of applause to our guest artists for a breathtaking gala performance, absolute excellence on display. Bravo!

We hope you loved your time here in Orlando, Florida, and enjoyed dancing on the world‑renowned stage of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the proud home of the World Ballet Competition.

World Ballet Competition 2026 has come to a beautiful close.

Wishing everyone safe travels home!

World Ballet Competition - Advanced/Pre-professional level Masterclass:

The demands placed on today’s dancers are far more rigorous than they were two decades ago. Contemporary choreography now requires greater versatility, heightened athleticism, and a deeper command of the body.
True growth happens when dancers feel both challenged and supported. In that balance, technique sharpens, artistry expands, and confidence takes root.

Reminder to dancers:
“Every correction is an invitation to listen more closely, move with intention, and develop a deeper awareness of the body.”

Celebrating Juneteenth!
The Opening of the Obama Presidential Center

Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday's name, first used in the 1890s, is a portmanteau of June and nineteenth, referring to June 19, 1865, the day when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War.