In the summer of 2007, Vasile Petrutiu (Founder and Executive Director of Central Florida Ballet) inaugurated the World Ballet Competition. The idea for the World Ballet Competition came with the intent to build support for the performing arts by making it more enticing to Americans. In our technology driven world, ballet and the arts have long been viewed as antiquated and boring. Therefore Americans have been left without a breath of culture and thus something had to be done. Noticing Americans’ keen curiosity with competitive reality television, Vasile Petrutiu decided to capitalize on its appeal.<br>All successful reality shows (“American Idol” & “Dancing with the Stars” to name a few) are based on recruiting raw talent, placing them under extreme conditions, and judging them to see who has the most ability. In the World Ballet Competition, dancers from across the globe and of the highest caliber are placed under intense scrutiny of a world renowned judging panel. In addition, Vasile Petrutiu added unique elements to generate audience interest which include, an instantaneous computerized scoring system, live online broadcast, and drawing of numbers by each competitor the day before competition rounds encompass WBC’s unique features, unheard in other ballet competitions.<br>During several days of competition rounds, dancers fight to make it through to the final round where the winners are then rewarded with cash prizes, scholarships, job offers, and international recognition. Audiences are thrilled by not only their outstanding dance capabilities, but also by seeing competitors with raw talent become international stars.<br>The highlight of the World Ballet Competition is its concluding All Stars of Dance (previously named Gala of the Stars) performance. With standing ovations after nearly every performer, this one of a kind show is not to be missed. The inaugural All Stars of Dance included world renowned dancer artists, Sascha Radetsky of American Ballet Theatre (and star of the major motion picture “Center Stage”), Israel Rodriguez of Orlando Ballet, Rasta Thomas, Larissa Ponomarenko and James Whiteside of Boston Ballet, Valentina Kozlova, Robbie Nicholson, and AntiGravity. The 2008 All Stars of Dance featured dance artists from San Francisco Ballet, Urban Ballet Theater, Complexions, Miami City Ballet, Corella Ballet of Spain, Carolina Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Momix, Boston Ballet, and Agape from Mexico.<br> - See more at: http://www.worldballetcompetition.com/explore/general_information/history.html#sthash.crZkyTfr.dpuf
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