BBT Celebrates 2019 and Looks Ahead to 2020!
As 2019 draws to a close, we at Boca Ballet Theatre wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the patrons, volunteers, sponsors, and dancers who made this year a success! From the fall’s stunning fundraising event “A Princely Affair” to the holiday season favorite The Nutcracker, your support has enabled us to enrich our community through professional productions, focused training, and effective outreach programming. Join us in appreciating the joys that 2019 brought while also looking forward to the exciting things to come in 2020!
“A Princely Affair”
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 by the cast of BBT and special guest artists Cassandra Trenary of American Ballet Theatre and Sterling Baca of Pennsylvania Ballet, both of whom were generously underwritten by Edith Stein! Guests were also treated to a wonderful sizzle reel titled “I Move,” which was created and donated by OGK Creative. Our thanks to each and every person who donated to Boca Ballet Theatre at this event! This year’s “A Princely Affair” was the most successful in our history, and we look forward to another remarkable event next year!
The Nutcracker, presented by Marleen Forkas
No holiday season is complete without a performance of The Nutcracker. There is a certain magic in this ballet that keeps audiences returning year after year, securing its place as one of the most popular and widely-performed ballets in North America. Boca Ballet Theatre’s staging of The Nutcracker, presented by Marleen Forkas, delighted audiences, ringing in the holiday season in a celebration of music and dance. Between Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, world-renowned guest artists, magical sets, and breathtaking costumes, there was something for everyone to enjoy at The Nutcracker.
The guest artists for this year’s performance included Remy Young, who danced as the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Gabe Stone Shayer, who danced as her Cavalier. Both appeared courtesy of American Ballet Theatre. Their performance was graciously underwritten by Edith Stein. Other guest artists for this year’s Nutcracker performance included Toby Lewellen from Ballet Arkansas; Sam Huberty from Bray Ballet; and freelance artists Lucas Segovia, Mauricio Vera, and Rome Saladino.
Following the matinee performances, children attended the Gingerbread Ball, a festive party where kids met the characters from The Nutcracker. Children enjoyed sweet treats made by our dedicated volunteers backstage and then collected autographs from this year’s dancers!
Marleen Forkas, this year’s presenter of The Nutcracker, pictured here with the cast of the show at curtain call.
Looking Ahead to 2020
2020 will bring yet another season of exciting performances as professional guest artists join BBT’s dancers onstage in The Spring Collection and a full-length production of La Bayadere.
Best of the Belgians Beer Fest
Boca Ballet Theatre Company in partnership with Barrel of Monks Brewing is proud to present the Best of the Belgians Beer Fest! We will have many of the very best Belgian beers as well as a collection of Belgian-style beers made by both national and local breweries. The event is held indoors (rain or shine) and will feature live music and a comfortable atmosphere. Food trucks will also be on site with tasty eats! Come meet Belgian brewers and learn about some of the best beers in the world!
Saturday February 8th: general admission 2–5 PM, VIP tickets 1–5 PM. To learn more and to buy tickets, visit https://www.bestofthebelgians.com/.
Spring Cocktail Party
Attendees of BBT’s Spring Cocktail Party will enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and frivolity at this wonderful underwriting event, which will support the company’s upcoming production of The Spring Collection. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the cast of the show, including BBT’s featured guest artists! Stay tuned for more details!
The Spring Collection
Put a spring in your step in April by attending The Spring Collection, a mixed repertory concert that will feature BBT favorites like “Moonlight Concerto,” “In Deep,” and a special revival of the iconic “Pas de Quatre.” This eclectic performance of classical and contemporary works is sure to delight all in attendance! Join us April 25 and 26. Tickets available here.
La Bayadère
This summer, escape into the romantic and colorful ballet La Bayadère (The Temple Dancer). Set in the Royal India of the past, this narrative ballet tells a story of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance, and justice. Mark your calendars for July 31 and August 1–2. You will not want to miss this epic performance! Purchase your tickets today here.
Give the Gift of Dance this Holiday Season
Show your love for Boca Ballet Theatre by giving back this holiday season! Your support of BBT enables us to enrich our community through professional productions, interaction with world-class dancers, focused training, and effective outreach programming. Our inspiration through exposure creed is designed to excite future dancers, choreographers, and audience members. All of this exists because of your support!
Ways you can give back:
Become a donor. When you become a BBT donor, you will receive benefits that are customized for each level of giving. To learn more and donate today, visit bocaballet.org/individual-giving
Become a corporate partner. No matter the partner level, servicing you and your company is a priority and we take special pride to tailor benefits to your specific needs. Learn more at bocaballet.org/corporate-partners
Establish an endowment
Sponsor a student education/financial aid fund
Stock transfer
Donor advised funds
IRA Charitable Rollover
Corporate employee matching program
Amazon Smile
In-kind donation
For more information, contact Andrea Doyle at 561-995-0709 ext. 225 or adoyle@bocaballet.org