DANCE ALIVE National Ballet
Season 09–10 Kim Tuttle artistic director
DANCE ALIVE NATIONAL BALLET – AT HOME IN GAINESVILLE
DRACULA Dracula Friday 10.30.2009
The seductive Count Dracula of fictional lore serves up a Halloween story for the brave of heart. Travelers to the crumbling castle of the Count find themselves threatened by Dracula and his three “brides.� It is up to the brilliant Professor Abraham van Helsing to destroy the evil Count. The ultimate story of Good versus Evil. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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Andre Valladon and Michele Incollingo
Cover Photo
Beth Ann Maslinoff
Mainstage 2009–2010
Season
Performances
. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
The Nutcracker Thursday–Sunday 12.17–12.20, 2009
Become entranced by the beauty of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her dazzling Court, enchanted by the swirling snowflakes and breathtaking snow, and cheer for the tiny toy soldiers and their leader, the handsome Nutcracker Prince.
“It wouldn’t be the Holiday Season without the Nutcracker.”
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Stephanie Heston and Alexander Smirnov
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Dracula Halloween Costume Ball Friday 10.30.2009, 9:00 PM On Stage at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts $35.00 per person
Join Count Dracula in his castle, dance to the ghoulish DJ sounds of the ‘The Monster Mash’ and more, and dine on ‘finger’ food and ‘Bloody’ Marys. The winner of the Best Costume Contest will receive a mysterious and wonderful prize.
Happy Halloween!
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Andre Valladon
Dracuween Kid’s Party
Friday 10.30.2009, 6:00 PM Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Fackler Foyer East $15.00 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Punch and cookies and costumes, oh my! What a way to celebrate the fun of Halloween. Best costume wins a prize!
Design Photos
Abby Marie Chryst www.abbymariechryst.com 484.951.5736 Johnston Photography www.johnstonphoto.com 352.372.2512
Chocolate & Champagne Holiday Gala Saturday 12.19.2009, 8:00 PM On Stage at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts $75.00 per person, $600.00 for a table of 8
With the Nutcracker Winter Wonderland as your background, Dance to the fabulous sounds of Gosia and Ali, Dine on gourmet delights, sparkling champagne, decadent chocolate desserts, and Enjoy exclusive holiday shopping at our exquisite silent auction – plus a fun-filled scavenger hunt.
Sugar Plum Tea
Saturday & Sunday 12.19–20.2009, 4:00 PM Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Fackler Foyer East $15.00 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult The perfect ending to the perfect day! Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and her court! Touch a snowflake – tease a mouse. Have your holiday photo taken by Johnston Photography - at a Special ‘Sugar Plum Tea rate.’
“Another wonderful memory with your child or grandchild.”
Mommy and Me On Stage!
Wednesday 12.16.2009, 5:00 PM On Stage at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts $100.00 for Mommy and One Child, extra children $50.00 each.
Join the dancers onstage during their final dress rehearsal of the Nutcracker. Sitting up close and personal gives your child a special experience never to be forgotten.
Truly magical!
Dance Alive National Ballet Kim Tuttle
State Touring Company of Florida
artistic director Judy Skinner
choreographer-in-residence
Bright, beautiful and enduring, Dance Alive National Ballet is a gem of a company. Featuring an international roster of superb dancers and electrifying choreography, the company brings to the stage truly riveting dance. The designated ‘Arts Ambassadors for Gainesville, Florida’, DANB has been the Official State Touring Company of Florida for 33 years consecutively and has toured the United States and Costa Rica under the auspices of the NEA, Southern Arts Federation, Allied Concert Services, and Conciertos Internacionales. The company presents a brilliant home series, award-winning outreach programs, and a growing regional series in Marion, Lake and Columbia counties. DANB is represented by the reputable firm of Siegel Artist Management.
Sponsorships
2009–2010 INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS & BENEFITS Please write in desired sponsorship on order form.
ANGEL $10,000 + SEASON SPONSOR 100 COMPLIMENTARY FLEX TICKETS & RECOGNITION AT ALL PRODUCTIONS
STAR $5,000 + NUTCRACKER SPONSOR 50 COMPLIMENTARY FLEX TICKETS & RECOGNITION AT THE NUTCRACKER
PRIMA $2,500 + PRODUCTION SPONSOR 25 COMPLIMENTARY FLEX TICKETS & RECOGNITION AT DRACULA OR FUSED TUTU
PRINCIPAL $2,000 + CHOCOLATE & CHAMPAGNE SPONSOR 20 COMPLIMENTARY FLEX TICKETS TO ANY PRODUCTION OR A TABLE FOR 10 AT THE CHOCOLATE & CHAMPAGNE HOLIDAY GALA & RECOGNITION AT CHOCOLATE AND CHAMPAGNE
SOLOIST $1,000 + DRACULA HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL SPONSOR 10 COMPLIMENTARY FLEX TICKETS TO ANY PRODUCTION OR 10 COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO DRACULA HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL & RECOGNITION AT THE HALLOWEEN BALL
CORPS DE BALLET $500 + SUGAR PLUM TEA SPONSOR
FRIENDS OF THE BALLET $250 + DRACUWEEN KID’S PARTY SPONSOR
GENERAL SUPPORT sponsorship may be made at all levels, with corresponding benefits. OUTREACH PROGRAM sponsorship may be made at all levels, with corresponding benefits. ***FLEX TICKETS WILL BE MAILED BY OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND MAY BE EXCHANGED AT THE COURTESY DESK OR THE DANB OFFICE. EVENT TICKETS WILL BE MAILED 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.***
Thank you for your your support. Dance Alive National Ballet is a registered 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization. Dance Alive National Ballet supports the American’s with Disabilities Act by ensuring our programs and facilities are accessible to all people. Dance Alive National Ballet is sponsored in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great arts, by the Southern Arts Federation, The State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Arts Council, the city of Gainesville, Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural affairs and a Tourist Development Tax from the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners in conjunction with the Alachua County Tourist Development Council. 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, SC-02487
Alexander Smirnov
2 COMPLIMENTARY FLEX TICKETS TO ANY PRODUCTION OR 2 TICKETS TO THE DRACUWEEN KID’S PARTY & RECOGNITION AT THE DRACUWEEN KID’S PARTY
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5 COMPLIMENTARY FLEX TICKETS TO ANY PRODUCTION OR 12 TICKETS TO THE SUGAR PLUM TEA & RECOGNITION AT THE SUGAR PLUM TEA
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TICKETS, SUBSCRIPTION SERIES and CONTRIBUTIONS ALL PERFORMANCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS HELD AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
DRACULA
2009-2010 SEASON MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES NUTCRACKER FUSED TUTU
FRI., October 30th @ 7PM
TH. & FRI., December 17th & 18th @ 7:30PM SAT. & SUN., December 19th & 20th @ 2PM
SINGLE TICKET PRICES
SAT., March 27th @ 7:30 PM
SUBSCRIPTION SERIES (3 programs)
SEATING Orchestra A-P (ORCH A-P) Mezzanine (Mezz) lower balcony Orchestra Q-Z (ORCH Q-Z) Balcony (BAL) upper balcony Seniors (SNR) designated seating Students (STU) w/ ID or under 18
PRICE $35 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15
SEATING ORCH AP MEZZ ORCH Q-Z BALCONY SENIORS STUDENTS
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FRI., October 30@9PM FRI., October 30@6PM SAT., December 19@8PM SAT., December 19@8PM SAT., December 19@4PM
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Sugar Plum Tea Mommy and Me Onstage (2)
SUN., December 20@4PM WED., December 16@5PM
$15 $100
M & M additional child
WED, December 16@5PM
Dracula’s Costume Ball Dracuween Kids’ Party Chocolate & Champagne Gala C & C Gala Table of 8 Sugar Plum Tea
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Isabel Garcia-Rose
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