Celebrate the Ballet

Your generosity will make a difference

Dec 31

Tuesday

11:59 PM

Celebrate The Ballet!

Dance has the power to inspire, and so do you! As a valued member of The Sarasota Ballet family, you make the work we do possible. All gifts support The Sarasota Ballet Mission of enriching lives, captivating emotions, and strengthening our community through the art of dance.

Your Generosity Will Make A Difference
Below are ways your gift can make a significant impact.

$25 – Leotard for a student of Dance – The Next Generation, our no-cost community engagement dance program for underserved children across Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

$50 – Ability for five elementary students to attend a Sarasota Ballet School matinee at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

$100 – One pair of pointe shoes for a Company dancer. Did you know that a principal dancer can go through one pair of pointe shoes per performance?

$250 – One week’s tuition for a Margaret Barbieri Conservatory scholarship student.

$500 – Fabric for one new costume or tutu for a Company dancer.

$1,000 – Music rights for a performance of The Sarasota Ballet

Thank you for your support!

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Questions?

Please Contact Development
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941.225.6512

$<!– wp:acf/programinfo {“name”:”acf/programinfo”,”data”:{“primary_column_content”:”\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\u0022true\u0022\u003eFeaturing works from artists closely tied to The Sarasota Ballet, Program One opens with Johan Kobborg’s refreshing production of \u003c/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\u0022true\u0022\u003eNapoli Act III\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\u0022true\u0022\u003e. An important part of Danish Choreographer August Bournonville’s legacy, Kobborg again brings this historic work to the stage with beauty and vitality. 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Dance – The Next Generation Students

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