Daily meetings at American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey, Harlequin Floors and others—with nights at the Youth America Grand Prix New York Finals—all in preparation for the 2018 USA International Ballet Competition.

Mona Nicholas in front of art in ABT waiting area

USA IBC Executive Director Mona Nicholas visits ABT to discuss the 2018 USA International Ballet Competition.

Elizabeth and David in front of giant Alvin Ailey dance poster

David Keary, Director of the 2018 USA IBC Dance School, and Elizabeth VanDeburgh, USA IBC Artistic Administrator, at Alvin Ailey.

David Keary, Mona Nicholas and Elizabeth VanDeburg stand in front of American Harlequin headquarters.

Stopping by to say thank you to USA IBC 2018 Floor Sponsor, American Harlequin: From left, David Keary, Mona Nicholas and Elizabeth VanDeburgh of the USA IBC.

Frank Alley, Ivy Alley, Mona Nicholas, James Berry and William Fulton are gathered around a table in a New York restaurant.

USA IBC Board members Frank Alley, left, and James Berry, right, with Ivy Alley, Mona Nicholas and William Fulton, foreground, discussing plans for the 2018 USA IBC.

Elizabeth and David are in a cafe behind a sign that reads "Thalia Lounge"

As a nod to USA IBC founder Thalia Mara, Elizabeth VanDeburgh and David Keary patronize an NYC spot named “Thalia”