Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Southeastern Ballet Company To Perform at Ashley Park, Nov. 29 and 30

Southeastern Ballet Company (SBC), principal dancers and soloists will perform highlights from its upcoming production, Le Petit Nutcracker Sweet, along with guest students from Classical Dance Theatre (CDT), at the Tree Lighting festivities at Ashley Park in Newnan on Saturday, November 29. SBC and CDT dancers will take the outdoor stage between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. that evening.

On Sunday, November 30, SBC and CDT dancers will perform excerpts from Le Petit Nutcracker Sweet at Barnes and Noble bookstore, also in Ashley Park. Show times are 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 p.m. In addition, Barnes and Noble will be hosting a bookfair to benefit SBC, a non-profit professional dance company, based in Newnan. Barnes and Noble customers making purchases that weekend can support the work of SBC in the community by printing out and using one of the attached vouchers or by mentioning voucher # 393876 to the cashier upon checkout. Customers can use this voucher number between November 29 and December 5 at any Barnes and Noble in the U.S. to help support SBC’s artistic work.

SBC volunteers and costumed dancers will also be providing complimentary holiday gift-wrapping at the Newnan Barnes and Noble store during the November 29th and 30th weekend from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

SBC will host performances of its entire production of Le Petit Nutcracker Sweet on Saturday, December 6 and 13. Show times are 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. both days. SBC principal dancers and soloists, along with Classical Dance Theatre student dancers, will enchant and delight audiences in this sweet treat of a performance to be held at the Classical Dance Theatre studio at 1065 Sullivan Road in Newnan. Seating is limited, so $8 tickets should be purchased well in advance at the CDT studio. For more information, call 770-252-5515 or visit www.southeasternballetcompany.org and www.classicaldancetheatre.com.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Atlanta Ballet Partners with Barnes & Noble for Book Drive

Atlanta Ballet, in partnership with Barnes & Noble has created a literacy project during the Nutcracker season which will benefit Atlanta Public Schools (APS).

“We saw an opportunity to use the reach we have with Nutcracker to do some additional good in the community” said Barry Hughson, Executive Director of Atlanta Ballet. “We put Nutcracker on the stage 25 times a season, so why not give our vast generous group of patrons the opportunity to help our cities schools?”

When holiday shopping at Barnes & Noble Nov. 28th – Dec. 28th, look for the Nutcracker Literacy Project table filled with 18 different books selected by APS’ Director of Literacy. Three books per child, grades K-5 have been chosen. Each book has been selected to solidify classroom learning and foster a love of reading.

“Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker is all about dreams coming true,” says John McFall, Artistic Director. “As the father of two little girls, I know first hand the importance of reading in children’s development. This project is a great way for Atlanta Ballet and our audience to help give local children the tools they need to attain their dreams and strengthen our community as a whole.”

Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker opens on Friday, December 5th and runs through the 28th at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. For more information on Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker or to purchase tickets, visit atlantaballet.com or call 404-817-8700.

Founded in 1929, Atlanta Ballet is the longest continuously operating ballet company in the United States. Atlanta Ballet’s eclectic repertoire spans ballet history, highlighted by beloved classics and inventive originals.

Among Atlanta Ballet’s proud and unique 75-year history are its three Artistic Directors, Miss Dorothy Alexander, whose vision brought dance to the South; Robert Barnett, who turned Atlanta Ballet into a professional company; and currently, John McFall. Under McFall’s leadership Atlanta Ballet continues its commitment to share and educate audiences on the empowering joy of dance.

Atlanta Ballet opened the Centre for Dance Education in 1996 and is dedicated to nurturing young dancers while providing an outlet for adults to express their creativity. With diverse class offerings and student population, the Centre serves over 150,000 people in metro Atlanta each year. Atlanta Ballet's roots remain firmly grounded in the Atlanta community and continue to play a vital role in the city's cultural growth and revitalization.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Belk Inc. Announces Multi-Year Presenting Sponsorship of Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker

Atlanta Ballet and Belk, Inc. have formed a partnership which designates Belk as the presenting sponsor of Atlanta ballet’s Nutcracker for the next two years. The agreement was announced by Atlanta Ballet Executive Director Barry Hughson and Belk Inc. Southern Division Chairman Dave Penrod.

"We are honored and excited about this new relationship which we expect to significantly raise the visibility of both entities," said Atlanta Ballet’s Hughson. "This partnership is a symbol of both the strength of the arts in Atlanta and our world-class city as a whole."

As presenting sponsor for Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker, Belk will promote the event in its Atlanta area stores and encourage support of the ballet and Nutcracker through its participation in the ballet’s holiday community appearances.

"Belk is pleased to be a partner with Atlanta Ballet in presenting the holiday performances of the Nutcracker at the fabulous Fox Theater," said Penrod. "Our stores have a proud heritage of supporting the arts and worthy community causes, and we're thrilled to be a part of this wonderful long-standing tradition of Nutcracker performances that thousands of Atlanta families and visitors enjoy each year."

Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker opens on Friday, December 5th and runs through the 28th at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. For more information on Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker or to purchase tickets, visit atlantaballet.com or call 404-817-8700.
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Monday, November 10, 2008

The Nutcracker Tea . . . An Interactive, Family Event!

What makes Georgia Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker different from every other Nutcracker in our community? It’s the ONLY interactive, family event where you and your children can fill up on Holiday treats, dance with the infamous characters of the The Nutcracker Ballet, and tell Santa what you want for Christmas! Oh, and of course take home a picture with the jolly ole soul too!

Georgia Dance Theatre has been giving our community this timeless classic for 18 years. Don’t miss out on their newest holiday presentation: an enchanting afternoon that the entire family will enjoy! All children, ages 3 & up, will participate in the event! This is a great way to introduce your child to the stage in a very relaxed atmosphere! Girls can put on their favorite party dress, bring their favorite doll, and dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy, while boys (& girls) can help the Nutcracker doll in the battle against the Rat King! It will be great holiday event that your whole family will enjoy!

The Nutcracker Tea will be held at Bennett’s Mill Middle School on Saturday, December 13th at 5pm and Sunday, December 14th, at 5pm. Bennett’s Mill Middle School is located at 210 Lester Road, Fayetteville, GA. Tickets to this all-inclusive event are just $10 and can be purchased online at www.gadance.com with VISA or MasterCard! Make sure to purchase tickets for the entire family as soon as possible!

For more information, please call (770) 631-3128 or visit our website at www.gadance.com. Come celebrate the holidays with Georgia Dance Theatre, where passion, tradition, creativity, and performance is their gift to the community this holiday season!
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