Dancing Arts Center Partners with Boston Dance Alliance for Nutcracker Fundraising Effort

Dancing Arts Center is pleased to announce that through its partnership with the non-profit Boston Dance Alliance corporate and individual donors will now be able to receive tax-deductible benefits for their generous contributions to DAC.

“This partnership is an important step for our growth because it expands our options to solicit and acquire the financial support we need for the vital programs and performance opportunities that make DAC what it is today,” says DAC Co-Director Gregg Saulnier. “This includes being able to apply for grants that further the school’s mission of providing greater access to world-class training and providing professional performance opportunities.”

Its initial purpose for funds raised will be to financially bolster its annual Nutcracker, which returns to the beautifully restored Norwood Theater in Norwood, Massachusetts from December 18 - 20.

DAC will once again perform the full-length version of this classic ballet, which will include current Dancing Arts Center students, professional dancers, and DAC student alum Jacob Clerico, who is currently attending American Ballet Theatre’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School on full scholarship.

“Each year we try to enhance the Nutcracker experience for students, families and audiences,” Saulnier says. “Maintaining and improving the professional caliber of this performance requires an abundance of rehearsal time, costumes, set pieces and props, which is a tremendous expense. Generous financial support will help defray these costs and enable DAC to continue the Nutcracker experience for our students and to contribute to the cultural vitality of the area.”

The Friday, December 18 Nutcracker shows offer two Special Student Matinee performances at 10:00a.m. & 1:00 p.m. designed specifically for school-age children. Performances for the general public are Saturday, December 19 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 20 at 2 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting The Norwood Theatre’s website at www.norwoodstage.com (additional fees apply) or by calling 781.551.9000 Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m. The Norwood Theater is located at 109 Central Street in Norwood, Massachusetts.

For more information call the theater, or contact Dancing Arts Center Directors, Patrick Notaro and Gregg Saulnier at 508.429.7577 or dancingartscenter@gmail.com.

About Dancing Arts Center:
Dancing Arts Center provides world-class instruction in classical ballet, modern dance, improvisation, jazz, and choreography, and is proud to include the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum.

Located in the Metrowest Boston area, DAC has professionals from around the world, New England and the U.S. teaching dance to students of all ages with the mission of creating a deep understanding of dance through in-depth instruction, creative expression, and exploration. Its variety of performance opportunities through the year, extended summer program, and exposure to professional companies provides a foundation for dance that encourages emotional, physical and intellectual growth.

For more information about the Dancing Arts Center contact DAC Directors, Patrick Notaro and Gregg Saulnier at 508-429-7577 or dancingartscenter@gmail.com, or visit www.dancingartscenter.com.