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2015 / 2016 Season ProtectingProtecting property rights in all property67 Florida rights counties in all 67 Florida counties We make your closings effortless... Miramar Beach: Fort Walton Beach: 11490 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Ste. 201E 158 N. Eglin Pkwy. Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 269-1119 (850) 269-1119 MODERN AMERICAN Arti st Series DANCE COMPANY THURSDAY JAN. 28TH 7:30 pm The renowned Modern American Dance Company (MADCO) presents an eclecti c array of repertoire dance featuring some of the nati on’s fi nest professional dancers. MADCO is the Professional Dance Company in Residence at the presti gious Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of University of Missouri, St. Louis. $20 each/ $15 Group Discount B�� O�����: (850) 729-6000 (for 10 or more) ���.M�����K����A���C�����.��� Plus $2 per ti cket processing fee JEFFREY TAMBOR: Arti st Series Performing Your Life “Jeff rey gets right to the heart of the matt er . exhilarati ng, a litt le scary, brilliant, engaging, he ulti mately takes you to the next level as an arti st and person . .” – Jill Clayburgh, Academy Award nominee TUESDAY JAN. 26TH 7:30 pm Golden-Globe winner Jeff rey Tambor appears in an Arti st Series event that’s part one-man show, part seminar, part questi on & answer, and endlessly entertaining! A sti mulati ng and humorous evening with the stage/screen star that’s interacti ve, humorous, real, and most importantly, relatable. Call or Click for Tickets! $35 adult/$20 youth & NWF State Students Group Discount B�� O�����: (850) 729-6000 (10 or more ti ckets): $30/$15 (plus $2 per ti cket Box Offi ce ���.M�����K����A���C�����.��� processing fee) 2015/ 2016 Dear Friends, Northwest Florida Ballet is a non-profit 501(c)(3) arts organization that is celebrating its 46th year on the Emerald Coast. NFB provides world-class ballet performances, trains children and adults, and reaches thousands of school children through public programs and performances exclusively for students. We are proud to say that we strive for excellence at every turn. As the brochure highlights, the season begins in October with Dracula, based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale and choreographed by Mobile Ballet’s Artistic Director Winthrop Corey. Dracula combines athleticism, spectacular sets, sumptuous costumes and a dramatic musical score to create the authentic gothic atmosphere for this captivating work. In November NFB will present our 36th annual performance of the brilliant holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. This timeless ballet is a tradition among families along the Emerald Coast as the start of their holiday season. The performances will feature the return of International Ballet Stars Adiarys Almeida Santana and Joseph Michael Gatti in the principal roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Prince. In addition, NFB is proud to bring back Sinfonia Gulf Coast to provide live musical accompaniment. In the spring we are delighted to bring the world’s most beloved fairy tale to life with our rendition of Cinderella. A classical ballet in three acts with choreography by NFB Artistic Director Todd Eric Allen and Serge Prokofiev’s beautiful score played live by Sinfonia Gulf Coast. NFB will round out the season with our summer mixed repertory performance series at Rosemary Beach and Grand Boulevard. To learn more about Northwest Florida Ballet, please visit us online at NFBallet.org or on our Facebook page. As always, please feel free to call me directly if you have questions. We look forward to hearing from you. Save time and select your exact seating by ordering online at NFBallet.org/tickets! Sincerely, Northwest Florida Ballet is supported in part Todd Eric Allen by grants from the Florida Department of State, Division Artistic Director/CEO of Cultural Affairs. 2015 / 2016 BALLET STAFF ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/CEO Todd Eric Allen ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Sharon Allen FOUNDER Bernadette Clements Sims BALLET MISTRESS Dorothy Daniels Lister STAGE MANAGER Bronwen Hernandez ADDITIONAL STAFF Cindy Hinton..............................Bookkeeper Jess Kosch. .............................Office Manager Sabrina McLaughlin.......................Marketing/ PR Consultant Ashlee Brown...................... Office Assistant PERFORMANCES DRACULA Friday, October 30 | 7:30pm Sunday, November 1 | 2:30pm The Nutcracker Friday, November 20 | 7:30pm Saturday, November 21 | 7:30pm Sunday, November 22 | 2:30pm Cinderella Saturday, March 5 | 7:30pm Sunday, March 6 | 2:30pm 2015 /2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ken Borick, President Brenda Hutchison 1984-86 Kevin Greene, Past President JoAnne Connell 1986-87 Todd Eric Allen, CEO Barbara Larnce 1987-88 Nia Kellogg, Secretary Helen Deibler 1988-89 Paul Scarpulla, Treasurer Ralph McGuire 1989-90 Bernadette Sims, Founder Jan Timothy 1990-91 Denise Greene, Board Member Linda Carr 1991-92 Linda Watson, Board Member Penny Eubanks 1992-93 Jeff Prescott, Board Member Valerie Lukes 1993-94 Robert J. Saxer, Board Member Sherry Bowles 1994-95 Anna-Lisa Daniel, Board Member Lynda Davila 1995-96 Shirley Napier, Board Member Sheryl McCowen 1996-97 Paul Arthur, Board Member Linda Watson 1997-98 Julia Sandwith, Board Member Abe G.Watson 1998-99 Terry Prewitt 1999-00 PAST PRESIDENTS Pat Balanzategui 2000-01 Don Anchors 1969-70 Barbara Lord 2001-03 Theodore Laughlin, MD 1970-71 Carrie Wurdeman 2003-04 John Rainey 1971-72 Linda Watson 2004-05 Lee Bragg 1972-73 Robert J. Saxer 2005-06 Donna Jean Trum 1973-74 Nick Barlotta 2006-07 Joy Banks 1974-76 Deedee Bruechner 2007-08 Margaret Bragg 1976-77 Linda Watson 2008-09 Jeff Hooton 2009-10 Ruth Crane 1977-78 Denise Greene 2010-11 Susan Johnson 1978-79 Jeff Prescott 2011-12 Ginny Mitchell 1979-80 Kevin Greene 2012-13 Tasia Davis 1980-81 Kevin Greene 2013-14 Anne Pettigrew 1981-82 Ken Borick 2014-15 Patty Jenkins 1982-83 Ginger Hewitt 1983-84 Honor Roll of Donors SYBIL LEBHERZ CENTER FOR DANCE EDUCATION KEYSTONES Destin Bank Prescott Architects, Inc. Florida Department of State: Div. of Cultural Affairs The Sybil H. Smith Charitable Trust Mary C. Ogletree Clark West CORNERSTONES William W. Abbott Jr., Bill and Joe Garvie Barbara and Perry Lord Sandestin Golf & Beach Abbott Resorts Mr. and Mrs. Preston Hood Patricia McIlroy Resort Anthony S. Bradley Family Laura P. Howard Northwest Florida Daily Sprint Tasia Davis Les Amis du Ballet News Michele W. Steiner PILLARS Steve Abbott Claudia DeMartini Metzger, SGM Custom Tile Kaye Holland Roberts Jane Adair EDSA, Inc and Stone Installation John and Sandra Rushing E. S. Mitchell & Associates Aluma-Form, Inc. Michael Flasco Russ and Kim Sailors W.O. and Patricia Fort Walton Beach Medical Susan Myers G&L Marble Destin Balanzategui Center and Twin Cities Hospital Tommy Nick, William and Bernadette Sims Steve Bennett and Hanna Christianne Gibson Destin Tile and Marble Paul and Jackie Storey Joensuu, Gulf Playa Phillip Humber-Garack Northwest Florida Robert Blythe Engineering Consulting Engineers Improvement Foundation Joe and Gloria Thompson Ray and Marion Buckley- Walter Humphrey, Jay and Haley Odom, John and Patricia Tringas Shoultz Humphrey & Smith, L.C. Crystal Beach Development Abe and Linda Watson Jeff Cain Linda Jones Okaloosa Gas John and Denise Watts, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLP KMS Business Products Corp Old Bay Steamer Edwin Watts Golf Choctaw Plaza, LTD James Marks Foundation Myra T. Parson James and Renee Wellborn, Charles W. and Carolyn Clary James and Sheila Kelley Richard & Janet Petermann Wellborn Adventures Roger J. Clary Estate Catherine P. Kirksey Jeffrey and Mabel Prescott Wendco Group/Wendy’s Helen Clements Robert Lopp Terry Prewitt and Karen Whitrock Associates, Inc. Robert P. Coletta Richard and Cindy Lundquist Haworth William H. Smith and Fred and Pamela Cochran Shawn G. and Scott G. Regions Bank Associates BUILDERS Jay and Kathleen Aronson Davis, Seaside Community Frank and Julie Kovach, Annette Seda Development Corporation Resort Interiors Cheryl and Willie South Walton Rotary Club Baumgartner Dixon Lumber Tim and Marlene Kruger Sugar Beach Sertoma Beta Sigma Phi, First National Bank and Trust Marian McBryde John Sullivan and Susan Laureate Gamma Phi Sheryl McCowen Chapter Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Fleischer Guentzel Merrill Lynch George and Beryl Brenner Mary Louise Gallagher The Totten Family Louise Gardnier Michelle Nicholson Anthony and Tracey Vanguard Bank & Trust Brocato, Accent Tile and Gatlin Lumber William D. Nobles III Edmond Waters, Stone, Inc. Paine Webber Max and Fran Gerstman A.G. Edwards & Sons Dr. and Mrs. Ben Carr Mr. & Mrs. Tom Palcic Robert Herbert, Norma R. Webb Choctaw Engineering Professional Moving Prudential Securities Services Jane Whelan Carolyn Crotzer Joyce Shanahan Penelope Wright CSR Zarco Amy Jameson Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arthur Johanson Gund Lyle and Carrie Wurdeman In August 2002 the Northwest Florida Ballet and Sybil Smith Lebherz Center for Dance Education opened its doors in downtown Fort Walton Beach after a three-year fund raising campaign and a thirty-three-year history of service to the residents of Northwest Florida. Founded in 1969 by dance pioneer Bernadette Clements, Northwest Florida Ballet was originally called the Fort Walton Beach Ballet. The name was changed to the Northwest Florida Ballet in 1987 to better reflect its geographic service area. The organization’s mission is to provide quality dance performances and instruction for Northwest Florida; identify and develop talented dancers; and increase appreciation of the arts through public education and outreach. In 1995, former NFB student Todd Eric Allen returned to the area after a distinguished career with Boston Ballet and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens to accept the position of Director of the Company. Mr. Allen’s talent, his leadership skills, and his extensive performance experience have contributed greatly to the continued growth and success of the Company. NFB offers world-class performances and training to the community, and reaches thousands of school children through public programs and student performances. In 2002 NFB opened its unique arts education program, the NFB Académie, offering superior academic education and ballet training to young students in grades 3-8 free of charge.