Ballet Magnificat!
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Ballet Magnificat! is a Christian dance company located in Jackson, Mississippi and considered the premiere Christian dance company in the United States. Their location is in the same city as the USA International Ballet Competition and some dancers in this company have won medals in that competition. This company tours the United States visiting Christian churches to showcase their work.
Ballet Magnificat! was founded in 1986 by Keith and Kathy Thibodeaux. It is dedicated to presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. Composed of two dance companies, Alpha and Omega, Ballet Magnificat! tours nationally and internationally, performing in such places as Belgium, the Czech Republic, Greece, Singapore, Latin America, and Canada.
Ballet Magnificat! School of the Arts was established in 1989 and its annual Summer Dance Intensive and Teacher's Workshop and Retreat attracts dancers and dance teachers from all over the world.
[edit] Important people
- Kathy Thibodeaux, Founder and Artistic Director
- Keith Thibodeaux, Executive Director