March 2019 Talking Pointes
Jane Sheridan, Editor 508.367.4949 [email protected]
From the Desk of the President UPCOMING EVENTS Richard March 941.343.7117 On Pointe Luncheon [email protected] Benefiting Dance - the Next You will see that this edition of Talking Pointes has a Generation decidedly Brazilian flavor – with articles about Monday, March 11, 2019, Michael’s On East, 11:30 AM Inside the Studio and the February Showcase Luncheon. Showcase Luncheon Those lucky enough to attend the luncheon, which Margaret Barbieri, Assistant Director, The Sarasota Ballet, featured the “Boys from Brazil,” were thrilled "Giselle: Setting An Iconic with the program. We had the largest crowd in Work” memory and filled the room to capacity. Monday, April 15, 2019, Michael’s Unfortunately, we were not able to accommodate On East, 11:30 AM everyone on the waitlist. Our Editor captured the spirited conversation with the dancers in her article. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES We hope that our final luncheon of the season will POETRY AND LIBERTY (Program 6) also be a sellout – with even more than 150 people in 8 - 9 March 2019 attendance! It will be on April 15, 2019 at 11:30 AM Van Wezel Performing Arts at Michaels on East. Since the venue is larger, we Hall will be able to accommodate even more members performed with Live Music and guests. Sir Frederick Ashton's APPARITIONS We are so excited that Margaret Barbieri will (company premiere) discuss “Giselle: Setting an Iconic Work.” George Balanchine's STARS Please plan to join us. Who knows? We may even AND STRIPES have a special guest! GISELLE (Program 7) It would be exciting if all of our luncheons are “sold 26 - 27 April 2019 out” next Season. To guarantee a seat, please Sarasota Opera House consider subscribing to the Showcase Luncheon performed with Live Music Production and Choreography Package. This is a discounted four-luncheon by Sir Peter Wright subscription — ensuring you will hear our fantastic guest speakers. Tickets to all performances are now on sale on the website at NOTE: The “SPRING FLING” previously planned www.sarasotaballet.org or by calling the Box Office at 941.359.0099. for March 31, 2019 will be rescheduled in 2020.