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2016 - 2017 SEASON PASSION. DISCIPLINE. GRACE. Attributes that both ballet dancers and our expert group of medical professionals possess. At Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, each member of our team plays an important part in serving our patients with the highest quality care. We are proud to support the ballet in its mission to share the beauty and artistry of dance with our community. Exceptional People. Exceptional Care. 23666 Ballet 5.5 x 8.5.indd 1 8/26/2016 3:47:56 PM MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear Friends: Thank you for joining us for our 47th season of the Northwest Florida Ballet. This year will be the most exciting yet, as we debut the Northwest Florida Ballet Symphony Orchestra led by renowned conductor and composer, David Ott. As a non-prot 501(c)(3) organization, NFB is highly regarded for providing world-class ballet performances, training students in the art of dance, and reaching out into our community through our educational endeavors. The introduction of the NFB Symphony Orchestra only further enriches our productions and programming, adding an unparalleled level of depth that Todd Eric Allen, NFB Artistic Director & CEO no other ballet company in our area can claim. In many ways, this depth showcases NFB as a cultural mosaic arranged to represent the best of the Emerald Coast. From the facility in downtown Fort Walton Beach where we train our students to the local family attending a ballet performance for the rst time, we recognize that every facet of who we are as an organization is part of this mosaic. Through the people, the places and their stories the NFB mosaic takes shape and provides an incomparable cultural experience. Our 2016-2017 season features four productions at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College including Lightwire Theater’s Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey, Stars of American Ballet featuring New York City Ballet Principal Dancers, The Nutcracker and From Russia With Love: A Celebration of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Both The Nutcracker and From Russia With Love will feature live musical accompaniment by our newly formed orchestra. To learn more about Northwest Florida Ballet or order tickets online, please visit us at NFBallet.org. As always, I invite you to reach out to me directly if you have any questions or I can be of any assistance. Thank you again for your support! Cordially, NFB is supported, in part, by the Todd Eric Allen Florida Division of Cultural Aairs. NFBallet.org · 850.664.7787 · · PERFORMANCES 2016 - 2017 SEASON Lightwire Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey Friday, September 23 @ 7:30 pm Stars of American Ballet Thursday, October 27 @ 7:30 pm The Nutcracker Friday, November 18 @ 7:30pm Saturday, November 19 @ 7:30pm Sunday, November 20 @ 2:30pm From Russia With Love Saturday, April 1 @ 7:30pm Sunday, April 2 @ 2:30pm STAFF & ORCHESTRA ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/CEO Todd Eric Allen ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Sharon Allen FOUNDER Bernadette Clements Sims BALLET MISTRESS This season we are pleased to announce the creation of Dorothy Daniels Lister the Northwest Florida Ballet Symphony Orchestra led by renowned conductor and composer, David Ott. MUSIC DIRECTOR David Ott Join us at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center as the NFB Symphony Orchestra provides live musical accompaniment for ADDITIONAL STAFF The Nutcracker and From Russia With Love: A Celebration Jess Kosch, Oce Manager of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Gena Cole, Bookkeeper Sabrina McLaughlin, Marketing & PR To learn more about the NFB Symphony Orchestra visit Shelby-Lynne Sword, Oce Assistant NFBallet.org/Orchestra. BOARD OF DIRECTORS & PAST PRESIDENTS 2016-2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PAST PRESIDENTS, cont. Robert Saxer President Brenda Hutchison 1984-86 Ken Borick Past President JoAnne Connell 1986-87 Barbara Speni Vice President Barbara Larnce 1987-88 Todd Eric Allen CEO Helen Deibler 1988-89 Nia Kellogg Secretary Ralph McGuire 1989-90 Paul Scarpulla Treasurer Jan Timothy 1990-91 Bernadette Sims Founder Linda Carr 1991-92 Denise Greene Board Member Penny Eubanks 1992-93 Kevin Greene Board Member Valerie Lukes 1993-94 Linda Watson Board Member Sherry Bowles 1994-95 Je Prescott Board Member Lynda Davila 1995-96 Anna-Lisa Daniel 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 Ruth Crane 1977-78 Je Hooton 2009-10 Susan Johnson 1978-79 Denise Greene 2010-11 Ginny Mitchell 1979-80 Je Prescott 2011-12 Tasia Davis 1980-81 Kevin Greene 2012-13 Anne Pettigrew 1981-82 Kevin Greene 2013-14 Patty Jenkins 1982-83 Ken Borick 2014-15 Ginger Hewitt 1983-84 Ken Borick 2015-16 SYBIL LEBHERZ CENTER FOR DANCE EDUCATION HONOR ROLL OF DONORS KEYSTONES Destin Bank Prescott Architects, Inc. Florida Department of State: Div. of Cultural Aairs The Sybil H. Smith Charitable Trust Mary C. Ogletree Clark West CORNERSTONES William W. Abbott Jr., Bill and Joe Garvie Barbara and Perry Lord Sprint Abbott Resorts Mr. and Mrs. Preston Hood Patricia McIlroy Michele W. Steiner Anthony S. Bradley Family Laura P. Howard Northwest Florida Daily News Tasia Davis Les Amis du Ballet Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort PILLARS Steve Abbott Claudia DeMartini Shawn G. and Scott G. Metzger, Kaye Holland Roberts Jane Adair EDSA, Inc SGM Custom Tile and Stone John and Sandra Rushing Installation Aluma-Form, Inc. Michael Flasco Russ and Kim Sailors E. S. Mitchell & Associates W.O. and Patricia Balanzategui Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and G&L Marble Destin Susan Myers Steve Bennett and Hanna Joensuu, Twin Cities Hospital William and Bernadette Sims Gulf Playa Christianne Gibson Tommy Nick, Paul and Jackie Storey Destin Tile and Marble Robert Blythe Engineering Phillip Humber-Garack Consulting Joe and Gloria Thompson Engineers Northwest Florida Improvement Ray and Marion Buckley-Shoultz Foundation John and Patricia Tringas Je Cain Walter Humphrey, Abe and Linda Watson Humphrey & Smith, L.C. Jay and Haley Odom, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLP Crystal Beach Development John and Denise Watts, Linda Jones Choctaw Plaza, LTD Okaloosa Gas Edwin Watts Golf KMS Business Products Corp Charles W. and Carolyn Clary Old Bay Steamer James and Renee Wellborn, James Marks Foundation Wellborn Adventures Roger J. Clary Estate Myra T. Parson James and Sheila Kelley Wendco Group/Wendy’s Helen Clements Richard & Janet Petermann Catherine P. Kirksey Whitrock Associates, Inc. Robert P. Coletta Jerey and Mabel Prescott Robert Lopp William H. Smith and Associates Fred and Pamela Cochran Terry Prewitt and Karen Haworth Richard and Cindy Lundquist Regions Bank BUILDERS Jay and Kathleen Aronson Dixon Lumber Tim and Marlene Kruger South Walton Rotary Club Cheryl and Willie Baumgartner First National Bank and Trust Marian McBryde Sugar Beach Sertoma Beta Sigma Phi, Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Fleischer Sheryl McCowen John Sullivan and Susan Guentzel Laureate Gamma Phi Chapter Mary Louise Gallagher Merrill Lynch The Totten Family George and Beryl Brenner Louise Gardnier Michelle Nicholson Vanguard Bank & Trust Anthony and Tracey Brocato, Gatlin Lumber William D. Nobles III Edmond Waters, Accent Tile and Stone, Inc. Max and Fran Gerstman Paine Webber A.G. Edwards & Sons Dr. and Mrs. Ben Carr Robert Herbert, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Palcic Norma R. Webb Choctaw Engineering Professional Moving Services Prudential Securities Jane Whelan Carolyn Crotzer Amy Jameson Joyce Shanahan Penelope Wright CSR Zarco Arthur Johanson Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund Lyle and Carrie Wurdeman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis, Frank and Julie Kovach, Resort Annette Seda Seaside Community Development Interiors Corporation EBRATI N EL G C S I 6 N C E 1 9 8 Banners Booklets & Manuals Brochures Business Cards Event Posters & Tickets Post Cards Vehicle Magnets Window Signage 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 reect 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 oers 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, oering superior academic education and ballet training to young students in grades 3-8 free of charge. For students grades 9-12 NFB created its Pre-Professional Program, an intensive course of study for young men and women who wish to pursue careers as professional dancers. NORTHWEST FLORIDA BALLET ARTISTIC STAFF Todd Eric Allen, Artistic Director/CEO Todd Eric Allen is the Artistic Director/CEO of the Northwest Florida Ballet. He grew up in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and began his training in classical ballet at the age of 14 with Bernadette Clements.
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