The Alabama Youth Ballet Company
The Alabama Youth Ballet Company
Mailing: 250 Mullins Drive
Office: 250 Mullins Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
United States
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Dessertissements 2016
Sunday, Feb. 14
2-5pm
Grebel Center for Dance
Sponsored by the
Alabama Youth Ballet Guild
Join us and enjoy ive music!
FALL IN LOVE WITH GERSHWIN
The annual fundraising event for the Alabama Youth Ballet Company and Grebel Dance by the Alabama Youth Ballet Guild will have the traditional Valentine's Day theme this year. The event will be held on Sunday, February 14, from 2-5pm at the Grebel Center for Dance, 102 Commerce Parkway, Pelham, 35124.
Dessertissements Gershwin-Style - a tribute performance
AYBG Announces Dessertissements 2016 - FALL IN LOVE WITH GERSHWIN, Pelham, February 14, 2015: This Dessertissements, Gershwin-style/New York-esque, is the 8th annual event benefiting the *Alabama Youth Ballet Company, the performing wing of Grebel Center for Dance. Proceeds will go towards scholarships for deserving students of ballet, dance classes for those in financial need and for outreach programs which are presented for free. This event is sponsored and directed by the Alabama Youth Ballet Company AND Grebel Dance and will have the traditional Valentine's Day theme this year. It will be held on Sunday, February 14, from 2-5pm at the Grebel Center for Dance, 102 Commerce Parkway, Pelham, 35124. Haley Ingrum, BSC graduate and UAB graduate school student, former AYBC member and frequent guest artist, will be our guest emcee this year.
Guests will enjoy dancing, dessert and wine-tasting, while browsing the Silent Auction items and selecting Valentine gifts for their sweeties. A live jazz ensemble will keep you on your toes, make you smile and fall in love with their music. When the bidding closes, everyone will gather in Studio I for a performance by the outstanding Alabama Youth Ballet Company and Friends, which will be a preview of the spring dance performance of Grebel Goes Gershwin. Bids will be tallied during the show, and will be announced at the end of the performance. Door Prizes will be given and, a Children's Corner and Cake Walk will promise FUN for the kids!
Located at the foothills of beautiful Oak Mountain State Park, Grebel Center for Dance, has been a vital arts organization in Pelham and Shelby County for over 10 years. The address is 102 Commerce Parkway, Pelham 35124. You may call 205-987-7234 for tickets, or they may be obtained at Grebel Dance and from the Guild members, teachers, students and parents. Tickets are $30 per couple or $12 for singles. Children are welcome and are $10 for 12 and under. Children under 4 are Free. Of course, donations are accepted!
The Alabama Youth Ballet Guild is the support group for the *Alabama Youth Ballet Company which is a 501c3 not-for-profit arts organization recognized by the IRS, that believes the art of dance should be made available to all who desire to dance; and, as an art form will improve the quality of life in our community. It is dedicated to providing local dancers the opportunity to develop their talents in a professional and theatrical setting; working with dancers from around the world and build an appreciation of ballet arts through workshops and performances. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Sponsors are needed to help us with this event! Each sponsor will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to the event. Sponsorship levels begin at $100 and includes an ad in the program. Call 205-987-7234 to be a SPONSOR!
Committees and Chairs:
Debbie Grebel, Pres. - Food and Drink
Aaron Isley - Wine & Wine Table Set Up
Chris Townes, Treas. - Ticket SalesKimberly Fuller - Children's Corner, Flowers
Tania Winn - Decorations & Set Up/Clean Up
Steven & Susan White - Tent Set Up/Outdoor Area(weather permitting)
Jessica Newman, Secretary - Tables and Seating
Virginie Walker Upton, Vice Pres. - Photo Booth Backdrop
Amanda Willis-Brice - Live Musical entertainment
Gracie Johnsey - Auction ItemsKim Priolo - Auction Displays
Debbie Russell Grebel - Publicity
Susan Walker, Development - Donations and Sponsors
Crystal Goodson Wilkerson, Photographer - Photo Booth
Stevan Grebel, Artistic Director - Performance by Alabama Youth Ballet CompanyHaley Ingrum - Emcee
If you would like to help with a committee, please contact email: [email protected]
The Alabama Youth Ballet Company
Mailing: 250 Mullins Drive
Office: 250 Mullins Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
United States
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