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Congratulations to the cast of SBC's 2015 production of The Nutcracker
Local dancers and performers recently attended open auditions for SBC's grand holiday tradition,
The Nutcracker, sponsored by
Landmark Automotive Group; SpringfieldMoms.org; Prairie Dental Group; Drs. Aleman & Sternstein; Riley Dental; Magna Dental; Springfield Associates in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Ltd.; Dr. Jeff Bierman; and Dr. Mary Ann Rackauskas.
Our 2015 production will showcase the talent of 137 performers, including our Company dancers, local adult actors, young dancers from the community and professional guest artists.
To see the complete cast list, click
HERE.
Performances of
The Nutcracker will be held at Sangamon Auditorium, University of Illinois at Springfield, on Saturday, December 12, at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 13, at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are on sale NOW, and can be purchased online
HERE or by calling the Sangamon Auditorium ticket office at 217-206-6160.
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Rockballet with live music by Downstate a fan favorite
 Thank you to everyone who supported our recent production of
Rockballet, sponsored by BUNN, U.S. Bank and WYMG, on September 12 & 13, 2015, at Sangamon Auditorium.
Rockballet
featured live music by Downstate with selections from world-renowned artists, such as Dave Matthews Band, Led Zeppelin, Billy Joel, Prince and the Revolution, Michael Jackson, Fun, Pink Floyd, and Mark Ronson... to name a few!
Thank you to Patrick Russell for capturing such beautiful photographs of our production.
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SBC Trivia Night
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus
2200 S. Meadowbrook Rd.
$100 per team (tables of 10) -OR- $10 per person
1st Place Team: $150 cash price and 10 tickets to SBC's production of
The Nutcracker at Sangamon Auditorium
2nd Place Team: 10 tickets to SBC's production of
Rhapsody in Gershwin at The Legacy Theatre
3rd Place Team: Baskin Robbins gift certificates
Dead or Alive: $50 gift card (TBA)
Bring your own snacks! * Cash bar * Mulligans will be sold * Prizes for best themed table
Seating is limited. Register today!
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Advertise with the SBC!
 Do you own a local business? Would you like to promote an upcoming event in our community? Would you like to show your support for the dancers in our production?
If so, then please consider advertising in our upcoming souvenir program for
The Nutcracker!
It is not only a personal investment, but also an investment in the future and success of dance in our community. As a non-profit organization, SBC generates its annual revenue through ticket sales, personal giving, corporate funding, grants and our season program/adbook!
The funds raised through this campaign are immediately invested in the education and training of our dancers, who in turn dedicate their time to entertaining and educating the community at large.
For an adbook sales form, click
HERE! The deadline for space reservation is Sunday, November 15, 2015. If you have any questions, please contact SBC Ballet Mistress Gina DeCroix Russell at 217-544-1967 or
[email protected].
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To the POINTE...
To the POINTE, the Springfield Ballet Company's e-newsletter, highlights what's happening throughout our season -- whether it be performances, dancer spotlights, community events, workshops, giving opportunities, special discounts or general announcements! We hope you enjoy receiving these updates.
And, if you love the information you are receiving, please forward our e-newsletter to a friend!
All the best,
Julie Ratz, SBC Artistic Director
Sally Hamilton, SBC Administrative Director
Gina DeCroix Russell, SBC Ballet Mistress
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Our Mission
The Springfield Ballet Company provides dance education and performances to enrich our community through the beauty, energy and diversity of dance.
Springfield Ballet Company
Hoogland Center for the Arts
420 S. Sixth Street
Springfield, IL 62701
217-544-1967
217-544-1968 (fax)
www.springfieldballetco.org
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Upcoming Events:
Boys & Girls Clubs Ballet Outreach Program:
Fridays, ongoing through fall and spring
SBC Trivia Night:
November 14, 2015
SBC performs for Illinois Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops in the Heartland:
November 21, 2015
Festival of Trees Performance:
November 28, 2015
The Nutcracker
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December 12 & 13, 2015
SBC performs for Dual Piano Christmas!:
December 18, 19 & 20, 2015
First Night Springfield Performance:
December 31, 2015
Leap into Lincoln at ALPLM:
February 16, 2016
Rhapsody in Gershwin:
March 11, 12 & 13, 2016
Trainee and Boys & Girls Clubs Recital:
March 18, 2016
Men in Tights
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April 1, 2016
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Photos:
Donna Lounsberry
John Muchow
Gina DeCroix Russell
Patrick Russell
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