In 1982, the United States Congress passed a Joint resolution designating Jackson, Mississippi, as the official home of the USA International Ballet Competition.
Along with Walter Terry (see Modern dance) and others, Como was one of the founders, in 1979, of the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi, held every four years.
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She attended the National Academy of Ballet, under the direction of Thalia Mara, renowned teacher, author, and later founder of the USA International Ballet Competition, held in Jackson, Mississippi.