Sometimes You Have To Pivot!

DANB has always been good at pivoting. After all, it IS a dance company. However the last month and a half has demanded a major pivot!

The first showing of The Ballet Process has been cancelled. Choreographer Tales Ribeiro has had to rehearse, and then perform in 5 shows in addition to rehearsing DANB’s student group, The Next Generation. Add in two hurricanes, the last requiring him to fly out early for a guest performance resulting in another week lost. The decision was made to cancel the first showing of The Ballet Process originally scheduled for October 16^th.

The work, WHAT REMAINS: A STORY OF ALZHEIMER’S, is just too important to be treated casually.

The workshop sessions November 15^th and January 24 will be held at Pofahl Studios from 1:00 to 2:00 followed by conversation and refreshments. Mr. Ribeiro invites you to participate in the process. The finished work will be premiered February 8, 2025 at the Phillips Center.

If you have information or experiences you would like to share, please email info@dancealive.org with “subject” The Ballet Process.

TICKETS

Photo Mr. Ribeiro and Ms. Deiorio by Johnston Photography.

Ready Or Not It’s Coming!

Are you prepared for DRACULA & VAMPYRA?

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With DRACULA & VAMPYRA, you get a Vampire double-header! For those of you who love all things Vampire, this is the show for you.

#1 The Vampire classic, DRACULA, is filled with bone-chilling suspense. A dark, foreboding castle in Transylvania, filled with spider webs, dark secrets, vampires and the master of the house, Count Dracula! For this production, Tales Ribeiro portrays 'Dracula'…a tall creature projects an aura of evil and has a strange and deadly sense of power. 'Dr. Van Helsing' is danced by Tenki Namura with 'Jonathan Harker' by Luan Brito. Harker’s fiancée, 'Miss Mina', by Marite Fuentes and her friend, 'Miss Lucy', Ashely Brooke Valladon. The Vampire Brides are Beatriz Correa, Emilia Leon and Beatrix Povoas.

NOTE: Tis the season for Dracula’s. Mr. Ribeiro is currently in Bartlesville, Oklahoma dancing in a totally different Dracula with partner Carla Amancio.

Dracula

#2 The hilarious VAMPYRA is a spoof on the vampire world – funny, fun, and LOL. The cast for this wild and quirky work includes Carla Amancio as 'Vampyra', Andre Valladon as a quirky 'Butler', Tucker Gokey as a crazed 'Houseboy' and Rachel Ridley as a very different 'Parlor Maid'! And then there are the victims; Jose Ramos, Rosemary Deiorio, Roberto Vega, Paloma Berjano, Stirling Kolb, Marilyn Deiorio, Alison Tucker AND MAYBE YOU!

Photo by Johnston Photography.

A "Taste" of Vampyra!

TICKETS!

SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS

DANB was honored that Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) extended an invitation DANB to submit a proposal for a grant funded by MCA and the National Endowment for the Arts. The grant was in support of “Access for ALL in Marion County”.

DANB learned last week that the proposal was accepted. The grant award of $7,500 from the Marion Cultural Alliance and the National Endowment for the Arts will contribute to the arts in Marion County with performances at the Reilly Arts Center and Outreach Programming at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center.

DANB is proud to be a member of MCA; supporting the arts in Marion County.

Pictured, MCA Executive Director Jaye Baillie and DANB Executive Director Susan Scannella.

For The Fearless!

A VERY Unique Backstage Experience!

If you dare, you can join Dracula, Vampyra and all their minions backstage October 25 at the Phillips Center.

Regardless of if what Dracula and Vampyra drink, you will enjoy the experience of your own personal Halloween Party complete with frighteningly fabulous food and drink and your own personal guide.

Practically on stage, you will see all the “goings on” that take place during a production; scenic changes (you will not believe Dracula’s castle),

the scramble to get on stage, and your amazing Company performing up close and personal.

Make this your own Halloween Party!

Limited to 8. $250 per couple.

For reservations, contact judy@dancealive.org

or call 352-371-2986. Deadline October 20^th.

SPECIAL EVENTS!

FLORIDA SUICIDE AWARENESS GALA;

DANCE FOR LIFE

Special guests and performers DANB's Assistant Artistic Director Andre Valladon (performer and master teacher) and Principal Dancers Rosemary Deiorio and Tales Ribeiro.

This is a great cause and fabulous opportunity for dancers and parents.

DOES NOT PROFIT DANB.

INFORMATON & TICKETS

This event presented by long time friend and sponsor Cornelia Holbrook at Sweetwater Branch Inn.

DOES NOT PROFIT DANB, but will absolutely provide a fabulous good time!

MORE INFO

Dance Alive is proud to be one of 150 organizations selected by UF Campaign for Charities to participate in Gators Give!

If you are employed by UF, you can make a donation to DANB through UF Campaign for Charities that runs

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.

For capital campaign.

As a corporation

As an individual

WHAT'S HAPPENING?

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Give them a call!

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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

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If you have information or experiences you would like to share, please email info@dancealive.org with “subject” The Ballet Process.

A "Taste" of Vampyra!

DANB is proud to be a member of MCA; supporting the arts in Marion County.

SPECIAL EVENTS!

ARTS HAVE VALUE!