Theatre of Ballet Arts

Southwest Academy of Ballet Arts

Summer Hamille, Director

En Pointe with Theatre of Ballet Arts

Join the circle of supporters for Theatre of Ballet Arts with your annual membership. Your contribution of $100 includes:

· advance notice of ticket sales by e-mail

· preferential seating

· bi-annual newsletter by e-mail

· Opening Night post-performance gathering with lead performers

· Discount on tickets for additional performances

· Special acknowledgment of your membership in all programs

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Theatre of Ballet Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Check with your tax advisor regarding deductibility of your contribution. We never share any personal information you provide when making a donation.

CONTACT:
e-mail -- BalletArts.TOBA@gmail.com

mailing address --
112 Fountain Street
Mineral Point WI 53565-1308

phone -- 608-345-8020

Mission Statement

Theatre of Ballet Arts, Inc. is focused on raising the awareness of the cultural arts and committed to presenting the dance arts.

Contributions

As a 501(c)(3) organization, contributions made in support of TOBA are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable by law. Contributions may be specified for use, i.e., scholarships, ballet productions or capital growth. If you wish to make a contribution, please contact Theatre@hughes.net to receive a form. There are several levels of giving and all contributors are listed in performance programs.

SCHOLARSHIPS and FINANCIAL AID AWARDS
Now Closed.

A limited number of $100 scholarships/financial aid will be granted for the season to deserving ballet students based on need and merit.

Students applying for a scholarship / financial aid award must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:

1) must be living in Iowa, Lafayette or Grant Counties
2) must be registered in an approved ballet program at a professional academy
3) must be enrolled for a minimum of three ballet classes (4.5 hrs.) a week

Students receiving scholarships / financial aid to a professional academy are expected to respect its policies and be an exemplary student, attend classes regularly, follow the dress code, and participate in fundraisers and performances.

To maintain a scholarship or financial aid award the student must be an active participant and have excellent attendance for classes and rehearsals. Students are expected to participate in TOBA fundraisers and performances. Student needs permission from the attending academy's director to participate in another school or company's productions.

Financial Aid awards are based on need and special circumstances with available funds. Special situations will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. Contact BalletArts.TOBA@gmail.com to request an application.

Theatre of Ballet Arts (TOBA) is a Wisconsin nonstock, nonprofit corporation. It is organized and operates exclusively for educational and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, more specifically:

• to increase public awareness of the cultural dance arts through education and informational events,

• to develop an appreciation for and an understanding of the dance arts, accomplished by:

    a) creating, producing and directing dance productions, and
    b) providing a vehicle for both professional dancers and non-professional dance students to perform on stage, and

• to award scholarships to deserving students entering into an approved professional ballet program based on need and merit.

Upcoming Performances or Events

Join us in Nutcracker costumes for the Dairy Days Parade in Platteville on Sept. 11. Anyone interested in donning a costume and walking with us is welcome. Contact us to indicate your interest. IF IT'S RAINING, WE WILL NOT WALK. If it's only threatening or lightly sprinkling we will try to carry on. If in doubt, call 608-345-8020.

Open Auditions for Nutcracker
Sept. 11 & 12 at SABA studio in Mineral Point: 112 Fountain Street
Sept. 18 & 19 at SABA studio in Platteville: 235 West Main Street

Saturday Audition Schedule
2-3p Party Kids & Mirlitons (ages 8-11)
      3-4p   Mice (ages 5-6) & Ginger Clowns (ages 7-9)
      4-5p   Party Parents (ages 16-Adult), Drosselmeyer & Mother Ginger (men)
Sunday Audition Schedule
      2-3:30p Rats, Soldiers & Angels (ages 12-17) training helpful
      3:30-5p Dolls, Divertissements & Waltzes (girls bring pointe shoes) min. 3 yrs formal training

MANDATORY ORIENTATION MEETING: Sunday, Sept. 26, 1:30p at Platteville City Auditorium, 75 N. Bonson St.

Nine rehearsal weekends beginning Oct. 2 with full stage rehearsals each week before performances

December 10-12    NUTCRACKER, Platteville City Auditorium
December 17-19     NUTCRACKER, Mineral Point Opera House

Check back periodically to see what production TOBA will present next.