“A Princely Affair” Performance and Luncheon a Huge Success!
Boca Ballet Theatre kicked off its 2019/2020 season at “A Princely Affair” performance and luncheon, sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida, by raising awareness and community support for the Boca Raton nonprofit organization. Guests at this special event gathered at the Boca Raton Resort & Club for an elegant afternoon of dining, exciting raffle prizes, and special dance performances!
The afternoon’s performances began with a sneak peek of BBT’s “The Nutcracker,” Bo Peep taking the stage with her little Lambs in a heartwarming dance. Nicole Winter, BBT alumna and Cirque du Soleil performer, gave a breathtaking contortion performance to the Arabian music from “The Nutcracker.” In a dazzling display of artistic collaboration, ABT Soloist Cassandra Trenary performed “Dying Swan (Le Cygne)” with cellist Dariel—from the cello duo Emil and Dariel—and pianist Jenny Alexander. The highlight of the afternoon came when Cassandra took the stage with Pennsylvania Ballet Principal Dancer Sterling Baca and the cast of Boca Ballet Theatre in a sneak peek performance of “La Bayadere.” These extraordinary performances received standing ovations from all in attendance!
Boca Ballet Theatre extends heartfelt thanks to Honorary Chair Arlene Herson, Event Chairs Giselle Winter and Teresita Gil, and Co-Chair Nicole Winter. A special thank you to the Presenting Sponsor, Baptist Health South Florida, and Guest Artists Sponsor Edith Stein.
Additional thanks go to our Table Sponsors: IBI Group Moss and Associates Foundation, SoHo Development and Virgin Design. Premier Business Circle: Kleer & Garcia-Diaz ONE Sotheby’s International Realty and Gunster – Florida’s Law Firm, and Business Circle: AW Architect, Ecoophant Auto LLC, Encompass Health Rehab, Goldman, Felcoski & Stone, Illuminate Real Estate, Northern Trust, Physical Therapy Institute and TD Bank. The Grand Prize Raffle Sponsors are Expedia CruiseShipCenters and Celebrity Cruise Line.
Please support these wonderful companies that have given so generously to Boca Ballet Theatre!
OGKCREATIVE staged, developed, and donated a video highlighting the programs hosted by Boca Ballet Theatre. It was a beautiful and moving depiction of what we do, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house after the viewing. When the video concluded, Andrea Virgin and Nicole Winter asked guests to donate to BBT to keep all of the programs running and to enhance the future of this amazing civic ballet company. Led by the generous donations of Marleen Forkas and Edith Stein, the ballet raised $71,000!
Our thanks to each and every person who donated! We look forward to another remarkable event next year!