Reaching for the Light

Jessie Dominguez and Roberto Vega Photo: Johnston Photography

HOW ARE WE DOING?

We definitely have optimism and hope! Yes, due to performance cancellations we lost over $50,000. HOWEVER - we were able to pay all of our artists through their contract year and ALL of them signed contracts for the 20-21 season.

An amazing validation and faith in the future.

A message from Carla Amancio.

We weren't able to present our April 3 concert, but WE WERE able to stream online interviews, warm-up and a look at what we would have presented. Works weren't completed, we were missing dancers and 2 more weeks of rehearsals ... STILL we were able to document and present new works with positive responses.

Our In-House Presentation for you

I promise, we get right side up fairly quickly in the shoot!

WHAT'S NEXT?

We're looking forward to celebrating our 55th Anniversary Season as a Florida based professional ballet company - one of the South's premier touring companies based in Gainesville, FL.

First up - BALLET & BEYOND as it should be presented ... talented choreographers, composer, videographer, costume designer, light designer and the gifted artist/dancers of Dance Alive National Ballet. A spectacular evening!

(Rachel Ridley and Roberto Vega in a photo by Johnston Photography. Graphic design Kelli McAdams.)

In November, REQUIEM, a new exquisite work in collaboration with the orchestra and chorus of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - a true gift to the community. Photo Ani Collier.)

December brings the beloved family favorite NUTCRACKER as well as a special performance for special needs children. More about that later.

( Below, Carla Amancio & Fhilipe Teixeira in a photo by Johnston Photography. Graphic Linda Rocha.)

And finally, CARMINA BURANA with University of Florida orchestra under the direction of Maestro Raymond Chobaz, chorus and guest artists. This spectacular work is an audience favorite that always brings an audience to its feet. It is our pleasure to bring CARMINA BURANA to you for our 55th Anniversary Season.

(To the right, Julia Ponomareva and Ulises Daza in the Tavern Scene. Below Finale with standing ovation. Photos by Monica Nielsen.)

THE CHALLENGE

May through August is the time needed to prepare for the season. Critical to the well-being of the Company; when rent, utilities and artistic and administrative staff needs to be paid.

Your contribution will allow us to respond to this developing situation and strengthen our financial position when all our artists return to the studio. Dance Alive National Ballet faces a challenge unlike any in our fifty five year history. Your generosity and support truly makes our work possible - now more than ever.

Dance Alive National Ballet accepts gifts online, through the mail and over the phone. We offer a variety of giving options to best suit your lifestyle, schedule, and/or your organization's donation preferences.

Thank you in advance for your generous support.

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Dance Alive National Ballet, founded in 1966 and the premier touring Company in the Southern United States, features an international roster of award winning dancers. The Company's repertoire ranges from the quintessential classic, 'The Nutcracker', to the cutting edge movement of contemporary ballet. Throughout this choreographic tapestry are woven the ballets of Executive Artistic Director Kim Tuttle, Company Choreographer Judy Skinner, whose distinctive artistic styles brand the company. Dance Alive National Ballet has toured the Continental United States, Russia, Brazil, Cuba and Costa Rica under the auspices of the NEA, SouthArts, Allied Concert Services and Conciertos Internacionales. The Company is represented by Siegel Artist Management.

For information about all productions: [email protected] 352-371-2986

Dance Alive National Ballet is very proud to announce that they have almost matched The Collier Companies Charitable Challenge Grant of $25,000.

The Collier Companies, a long-time friend and supporter of the arts, has pledged to match qualifying donations up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) annually for FIVE years to Dance Alive National Ballet. We will do all in our power to honor that trust.

"This contribution is a huge part of our sustainability drive toward a home for Dance Alive and a center for the arts" stated Artistic Director Kim Tuttle.

For more information about how you can help:

The Collier Challenge

HOW DANCE ALIVE NATIONAL BALLET IMPACTS OUR COMMUNITY


	Andre Valladon in a section from L'Amour. Photo Monica Sue Nielsen.

DANB brings unparalleled quality of the arts to our community.
DANB brings business to our community.
DANB enriches lives in our community.
DANB teaches children the wonder of the arts.

We couldn't do what we do without the support of individuals and corporations. Please go to corporate sponsors . Look at the running stream at the bottom of the page to check out our corporate sponsors and granting agencies.

Take the time to make use of their services - and thank them for us!

WE THANK YOU!

Dance Alive National Ballet is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency in partnership with the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. DANB is also sponsored by the City of Gainesville, Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and a Tourist Development Tax Grant from the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners in conjunction with the Alachua County Tourist Development Council. DANB is a registered 501-C not-for-profit organization. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained by calling (800) 435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State. FEID #: #23-7348157 Tax Exempt #: 11-06-032954-60c

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