News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Logan McSwain, communications manager
704.372.0101 x2765
lmcswain@ncdance.org
Photographs: NC Dance Theatre photographs available at http://www.ncdance.org/ImageLibrary.asp
October 18, 2008
Charlotte, N.C. - Hosted by the Corps de Ballet, Cocktails for Costumes is an exciting evening of food, fun and dance benefiting North Carolina Dance Theatre and the creation of beautifully and professionally crafted costumes.
With tickets costing $50 per person in advance and $60 at the door, a ticket for Cocktails for Costumes is less than the average cost of one pair of pointe shoes for NC Dance Theatre’s ballerinas. “The Corps de Ballet was thrilled with the success of the inaugural Cocktails for Costumes event. Due to great support from the Corps members and the community, the event was a successful fundraiser for Dance Theatre and helped to shed light on the beautiful costumes used in productions,” said Marsha Wiggins, past president of Corps de Ballet.
Attendees of this year’s Cocktails for Costumes will enjoy tours of the costume shop where they can meet NC Dance Theatre’s costume director and witness the creation of costumes by Dance Theatre’s costume designers. Music will be provided by DJ Travis Dupree and Brixx Pizza, Encore Catering, Greek Isles and Mert’s Heart and Soul will provide the food. Beer and wine will be available, as well as the event’s signature drink, the Tutu-Tini.
About the Corps de Ballet
The Corps de Ballet, Inc. is a non-profit organization that supports North Carolina Dance Theatre. The Corps is comprised of volunteers with different occupations, ages and interests, who all have these things in common – a love of dance, a feeling of satisfaction from being of service to a deserving organization and a desire to have fun. For more information or to join the Corps de Ballet email Peter J. Gindling at pjgindling@ncdance.org.
Interesting Facts
- $220 will provide a one month’s supply of pointe shoes for a ballerina
- $2,000 will cover the cost of one Snow Queen’s costume in Nutcracker
- $28,000 will provide the entire company with one season’s supply of pointe shoes
Cocktails for Costumes
Date: October 18, 7 to 11 p.m.
Location: NC Dance Theatre Studios, 701 N. Tryon St.
Tickets: $50 per person in advance and $60 at the door (net proceeds go to NC Dance Theatre)
To purchase tickets visit ncdance.org/cocktailsforcostumes or call 704.372.0101 x2773.
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North Carolina Dance Theatre has established itself as one of America’s premier dance companies. Led by internationally acclaimed President and Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, NC Dance Theatre is based on strong dancers, high energy and a versatile repertoire that ranges from classical ballet to bold contemporary works. NC Dance Theatre School of Dance parallels the professional company’s tradition of excellence.
North Carolina Dance Theatre is supported, in part, with operating support by the Arts & Science Council. Dance Theatre is also supported by individuals, corporations, and local and national foundations; the North Carolina Arts Council; ArtsTeach; and the National Endowment for the Arts.
To find out more about NC Dance Theatre visit ncdance.org.
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