North Shore Civic Ballet Launches Online Holiday Auction November 20. Proceeds to Train Dancers.

The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB), a nonprofit dance company based in Marblehead, Massachusetts, will kick-off its annual holiday online auction on November 20. The NSCB’s auction web site will open for bids on Friday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m. and continue through Monday, December 14, closing at 6:00 p.m. Proceeds raised from the auction will be used to provide dancers with the resources and training they need to study ballet in the North Shore region.

The NSCB is home to an ever-changing group of talented dancers made up of both seasoned professionals and aspiring young dancers. “The annual holiday auction raises needed funds for scholarships, new choreography, equipment, costuming and other resources that aspiring dancers in the region require to study ballet. Businesses, as well as patrons, benefit from participating in the auction because people have an opportunity to try restaurants and other experiences, such as plays, concerts, and cruises, among others that they might never have tried,” said Judy Moynihan, member, NSCB board of trustees.

Shop Anywhere, Anytime

Bidders will find a range of items to purchase, including gift certificates and gift cards from retail shops and restaurants such as Chianti Restaurant, tickets to NPR’s From the Top, jewelry, hand crafted items, clothing, apparel, services and much more just in time for the holidays. Shoppers can visit the site frequently anywhere and anytime to view the new items added throughout the run.

“With the public’s support and contributions to the holiday auction, we can make aspiring dancers’ dreams come true. People can get involved by volunteering with the ballet company, asking merchants to donate a gift certificate or gift card for the auction, or making a purchase,” said Paula K. Shiff, Artistic Director, NSCB, a not-for-profit dance company that has provided performances and arts education to the Greater Boston community for more than 30 years.

Financial contributions are also welcome and may be made directly to the ballet company. The NCSB is a 501 (c) 3, tax-exempt organization and all contributions are tax-deductible as permissible by law.

Donations

Donations may be dropped off at the NSCB’s home at the Marblehead School of Ballet, 115 Pleasant Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts, or call 781-631-6262 to schedule a pick-up. For more information about the North Shore Civic Ballet, the auction, and volunteer opportunities, call 781-631-6262 or visit the organization online and on Facebook.

Financial contributions are also welcome and may be made directly to the ballet company. The NCSB is a 501 (c) 3 organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible as permissible by law.

For more information about the North Shore Civic Ballet, the auction, and volunteer opportunities, call 781-631-6262 or visit the organization online.

Photo Caption: The North Shore Civic Ballet performs Anastasis.

Photo Credit: Joe Puleo