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Congratulations to the cast of SBC's 2016 production of The Nutcracker
Local dancers and performers recently attended open auditions for SBC's grand holiday tradition,
The Nutcracker, sponsored by U.S. Bank.
Our 2016 production will showcase the talent of 119 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 10, at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 11, 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: LEGENDS a fan favorite
Thank you to everyone who supported our recent production of
Rockballet, sponsored by BUNN, Carrollton Bank and WYMG, on September 17 & 18, 2016, at Sangamon Auditorium.
Rockballet
featured the music of legendary artists Prince, Michael Jackson and Queen, and was quickly dubbed a fan favorite!
Thank you to Patrick Russell for capturing such beautiful photographs of our production.
Did you miss the show, but love the shirt? We still have a limited number of size small and medium Rockballet t-shirts available for $20. If you'd like to grab one before they are gone, please contact Sally Hamilton at 217-544-1967 or [email protected].
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SBC Trivia Night
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Christ the King Parish Center
1930 Barberry Drive
$150 per team (tables of 10) -OR- $15 per person
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, and Dead or Alive!
Bring your own snacks! * Cash bar * Mulligans will be sold
Seating is limited. Register today!
To register, call Sally Hamilton at 217-544-1967 or
[email protected] or via PayPal by visiting our Trivia Night website page
HERE.
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SBC performs in Style of Hope: Rock the Runway
Springfield Ballet Company dancers performed in the "Style of Hope Fashion Show - Rock the Runway" on Thursday, September 22, 2016, to benefit the children of The Hope Institute.
The dancers performed excerpts from our recent production of
Rockballet, including Thieves in the Temple, Killer Queen and How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore.
Thank you to The Hope Institute for inviting the Springfield Ballet Company to be a part of this exciting and fun event for a such wonderful cause! We love being a part of the Springfield community.
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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 October 30, 2016. 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
Trivia Night:
November 5, 2016
Festival of Trees Performance:
November 2016
The Nutcracker:
December 10 & 11, 2016
First Night Springfield Performance:
December 31, 2016
SBC's Girl Scouts Workshop:
February 25, 2017
Trainee and Boys & Girls Clubs Recital:
March 24, 2017
Faerie Tale:
April 1 & 2, 2017
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Photos:
Donna Lounsberry
John Muchow
Gina DeCroix Russell
Patrick Russell
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