Help a New Generation of Dancers Succeed

The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB), a nonprofit dance company based in Marblehead kicks off its annual holiday online auction on November 20. The NSCB’s auction web site page,www.biddingforgood.com/ballet, 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 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,a member of the NSCB board of trustees.

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 should visit the site frequently 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 of the NSCB.

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 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, call781-631-6262 or visit the organization online at http://www.havetodance.com/marblehead andhttp://on.fb.me/1wh3fnp.

About North Shore Civic Ballet Company

The North Shore Civic Ballet, based at the Marblehead School of Ballet, is a not-for-profit dance company that has provided performances and arts education to the Greater Boston community for more than 30 years. Artistic Director Paula K. Shiff and Associate Director Florence C. Whipple founded the company in 1974.

The NSCB is home to an ever-changing group of talented dancers made up of both seasoned professionals and aspiring young dancers. For 11 years, Ivan Korn has choreographed several works for the NSCB.
For further information about the NSCB, call 781-631-6262, send an e-mail tomsb@havetodance.com or visit www.havetodance.com/marblehead. Follow the NSCB on Facebook, http://on.fb.me/1wh3fnp; Pinterest,https://www.pinterest.com/LuhrsAssoc/; and Twitter, http://bit.ly/1LMbqhl.

photo by Joe Puleo