DANB EXPECTS AN OVER FLOW OF DANCERS AUDITIONING FOR ITS 59TH ANNUAL NUTCRACKER

Thousands of people across the Southeastern United States will be transported to the Kingdom of Sweets with Dance Alive National Ballet’s adaptation of The Nutcracker. Presented by PNC Foundation, Dance Alive’s Nutcracker will be performed 21 times this holiday season.

The Company starts off the season with 2 (free) performances at Legacy Park Multicultural Center in Alachua November 23rd before traveling to Newberry, S.C. for 2 performances at the Newberry Opera House December 1^st and 2nd. The Company then travels to The Village for a performance December 4^th before Belle Glade, Florida for performances December 8^th and 9^th .

DANB will present 4 public performances and 2 schools at the Reilly Arts Center between Dec. 15 and 17^th before returning to Gainesville for 5 public performances and 2 school shows between December 19 and 22.

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MEET THE STARS

Dance Alive changes up the format for this year’s MEET THE DANCERS! This year’s event is hosted by Craig Wilburn. It’s a huge party with Dance Alive Nation celebrating with the Gator Nation the amazing DANB dancers AND the 2025 STARS from Gainesville’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’. You can expect performances by the dancers AND winners of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ 2024. And LOTS of orange and blue!

DJ Louis Stokes (see below), a former ‘Star’ competitor, will provide entertainment and music for the occasion. He might even hit the dance floor again!

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SWAN LAKE RETURNS!

What people have said about DANB’s SWAN LAKE ..

“On Friday night, I experienced one of the most magical evenings I’ve had in a very long time! SWAN LAKE took me and the rest of us to another world, a world of loveliness, beauty and LIGHT. The way you ended this ballet took my breath away. While I truly enjoyed SWAN LAKE in the spring, this one was at another level. I cannot do it justice.”

“It was a glorious performance!”

“It was magnificent!”

September 27 is right around the corner. Get your tickets soon!

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A GREATER PURPOSE

DANB has cherished its time with several dancers from the Ukraine. Sergii Sydorskyi was DANB’s original Dracula; a Principal Dancer with DANB for a number of years. Oksana Maslova created works for DANB, taught for Resident School Intensives and performed most recently as guest artist in SWAN LAKE and GISELLE. When asked to help provide information about a recent tour to support aid to Ukranian citizens we agreed.

The National Ballet of Ukraine from the Taras Shevchenko National Opera and Ballet Theatre debuts it’s US tour! Straight from the historic Kyiv National Opera House, these elite dancers will captivate you with a stunning program featuring timeless classics including “The Dying Swan,” "Don Quixote" and “Giselle.” Joining the tour are special guests, Ukranian Shumka Dancers, performing thrilling and vibrant traditional Ukrainian folk dances.

This is more than just a performance; it's a celebration of Ukrainian culture and resilience. The tour also serves a greater purpose: supporting the war-torn nation of Ukraine. Your ticket purchase includes a donation to HUMANITE, an organization dedicated to providing aid to Ukranian citizens affected by the war. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness world-class artistry and support a noble cause.

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Loss of A Friend

Dance Alive recently lost an old-time friend,

Crill Hintermister.

A simple man, Crill cared passionately about three things – astronomy, his “rocks’- (he was a jewelry maker), and the dancers.

He adored the Company – telling a friend that the beauty of the dance brought him emotional peace. A lifelong Gator, when funds were limited he gave up his football tickets to make frequent small gifts. His most recent, a check for “a new building for the ballay”.

Crill distributed posters and flyers for over 10 years for us – over 500 per show. Unable to navigate as he would like this past year, he kept apologizing for not being able to distribute the posters.

He helped Linda and Dennis Rocha clean up after every social event and donated gorgeous jewelry that he created for us to auction at the Gala.

Crill attended all DANB and Next Generation performances and loved having his picture taken with the dancers.

Members of the Company will travel to Madison, FL this Saturday for his funeral service. He will be with other family members – settlers in Florida’s frontier from before the Civil War. We know he would have loved having the dancers there.

From Bia Povoas,

”He will be in my heart and my prayers. May God welcome him with joy in heaven.”

OUTREACH & COLLABORATIONS

Making a difference in our community.

Dance Alive National Ballet is participating with Dance For Life as a sponsor and performer.

The goal is to help bring awareness and raise funds for suicide prevention & mental health events and programs. The event will be held in Utah in Salt Lake City in September and Gainesville November 9th.

Assistant Artistic Director Andre Valladon will be teaching ballet technique and variations November 9^th from 9:00 to 11:30. Principal dancers Rosemary Deiorio and Tales Ribeiro will be featured performers at the November 9^th performance at the Phillips Center at 7:30 PM.

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DANB will be collaborating with First Presbyterian Church in their Concert With A Cause Series January 12, 2025 in

“Human Trafficking - Finding Freedom”.

DANB Artistic Director/Choreographer Kim Tuttle is working with Presbyterian Director of Music and Organist Mitch Rorich to develop the program.

More To Come!

DanceAbout programs are getting ready to start!

After school classes will once again be held in Legacy Park in Alachua and Mary Sue Rich Community Center in Ocala.

Classes range from kdg to 8^th grade students. The Alachua program is 8 weeks. This program takes place at Legacy Park in Alachua. There is no cost for the program which will explore multiple styles of dance including ballet, modern, jazz and hip-hop.

Monday's September 30- November 18

4:00-4:45 Grades K-4

4:45-5:30 Grades 5-8

Both girls and boys are invited to attend; No dress code or specific attire needed.

There is a FREE Nutcracker Show on Saturday November 23rd at 2pm that the students are invited to perform in during intermission - they will learn choreography during the 8-week session.

T-shirts will be provided for the show.

Contact Emily @ dancealive.org for more information.

ARTS HAVE VALUE!

DANB Artistic Director Kim Tuttle just announced the award of $50,000 from one long time donor for the new DANB Cultural Arts Center.

A huge gift that is greatly appreciated.

As with all arts organizations, looking for support is a never ending job. So it is with great joy we receive such a gift – given because the donors recognize the value of the arts.

If you are able to provide support – at any level - WE PROMISE YOU that your gift will make a difference.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING?

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HOW DANCE ALIVE NATIONAL BALLET IMPACTS OUR COMMUNITY

DANB brings unparalleled quality of the arts to our community.
DANB brings business to our community.
DANB enriches lives in our community.
DANB teaches children the wonder of the arts.

Dance Alive National Ballet is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency in partnership with the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. DANB is also sponsored by the City of Gainesville, Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and a Tourist Development Tax Grant from the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners in conjunction with the Alachua County Tourist Development Council. DANB is a registered 501-C not-for-profit organization. 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

DANCE ALIVE NATIONAL BALLET 1325 NW 2nd Street Gainesville Florida 32601 352-371-2986 www..DanceAlive.org

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