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Richmond Ballet announces its $10 million Road to the Future Campaign

April 20th, 2017

Richmond Ballet, The State Ballet of Virginia, announced its $10 million Road to the Future Campaign on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Virginia’s acclaimed professional ballet company, which has toured The Kennedy Center, New York, London, and in 2015, a four-city tour in China, announced the public phase of the campaign during a celebration event Wednesday evening at Dominion Resources’ corporate headquarters on the James River in Richmond, Virginia. Campaign Chairs David R. Beran, Thomas F. Farrell II, and John A. Luke Jr. explained that given how far the Ballet has…
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  • #maggiemoments contribution today is from former Richmond Ballet Company dancer Kristen Gallagher! "I remember Maggie as Clara in the Nutcracker 1997…in some of the shows, I played Mrs Silberhaus, her mother, and I remember her as this little girl with stars in her eyes and such focus on the role she was about to portray. It was apparent back then that the ballet bug had bit her and besides her obvious beauty, she had enormous talent to go with it. She came into the company after I had left RB, but since I still live in Richmond, I’ve been able to see her entire career... from apprentice, to the company, and now to an accomplished artist whose body of work would impress any of her peers. I’m also privileged to now call Maggie a friend. Earlier this year, I saw her performance in New York in Carmen de Lavallade's autobiographical show. Invited by Carmen herself (wow) to be the sole dancer in the show...I was blown away by her command for the stage, all the while being sensitive to the story of the legend she was representing. Her performance was so thoughtful and genuine that she had the audience really believing we were experiencing Carmen's younger self. Having seen her in so many amazing roles over the years, this for me was definitely a defining moment for her. I remember sitting there and thinking back to that little Clara and I thought to myself… Bravo Maggie…Bravo!" 📸 Maggie Small as Clara from 'The Nutcracker' in 1997. 📸 Maggie Small in 'Sweet Bitter Love' by Carmen de Lavallade. ✨ Don't miss your final chance to delight in Maggie September 27-29 in our upcoming Contemporary Classics performances.
  • 🎺Calling all RVA YP’s🎺 Looking for something fun and festive to do in downtown RVA? 💃🎼 Consider joining the @richmondballet, @rvasymphony, and over 100 choral singers from both @rvasymphony chorus and @vcuartsmusic Friday, September 27 at our CLUB407 Contemporary Classics performance at 7 PM. Tickets are only $35 and include one cocktail and a post show EXCLUSIVE backstage tour at the @dominionenergycenter 🥃 #divein #dramaintherivercity #intherivercity #downtown #rva #yp #themeandvariations #rvax #carminaburana #outandabout #mingle #kickofftheseason #maggiemoments #artsexplosion
  • Repost from @emilycostumes - Costume hack: sharpies can turn clear gems into colorful ones, without losing the sparkle! ✨ Sharpies are an alcohol based product, so they won’t dull your shine! 👑 Tiaras and rhinestones as far as the eye can see for Theme and Variations. #rbcostumes #ballet #balanchine #costumehacks #tiaras @sharpie #contemporaryclassics
  • As many alum dancers know if you see a sea of banana 🍌 shoes in the house that means it’s John Butler’s CARMINA BURANA time! 1️⃣9️⃣5️⃣9️⃣ Originally choreographed in 1959 for the New York City Opera it became a @richmondballet fan favorite after its premiere here in 1987! ❤️ Can you guess which section these costumes are from, spring, tavern, or the court of love? #intherivercity #carminaburana #carlorff #drama #3showsonly #maggiemoments #finalcountdown
  • We will walk down memory lane with a few #MaggieMoments over the next few weeks as we savor our fond memories of her incredible talents! 💙 First to walk down memory lane is SRB Teacher and Company Character Artist, Susan Israel Massey. "Maggie was a student of mine for a large chunk of her ballet training. She showed an inclination for the technique from the beginning and also an early passion for performing. In Lower III near the end of the year when we learned to tie ribbons on our very first pair of pointe shoes, always a much anticipated and magical day! Ribbons can look pretty sloppy for the first few sessions, with beginners, but I distinctly remember how nicely Maggie tied hers right from the get-go. She then got up, joined her classmates at the barre and, with my okay, got up on her pointes. An audible gasp came in unison from her classmates but not from Maggie. She just smiled and looked at home on her beautiful pointed feet. It was a little window into what was to become. She was always a joy to have in the classroom because she was so receptive and took such delight in moving. It proved to be an easy transition from classroom to the stage for our dear Maggie." ✨ Don't miss your final chance to delight in Maggie's movement September 27-29 in our upcoming Contemporary Classics performances. 📸 Maggie Small and Susan Israel Massey in Cinderella rehearsal from 2014.
  • Repost @richmondmag - The @rvasymphony performs with the @richmondballet during the Richmond Performing Arts Alliance 10th anniversary celebration. The event included performances by dance, music and theater groups. @jaypaulphoto #richmondmag #rva #arts #rpaa #arts ❤️ RVA this was just a sneak peek into CARMINA BURANA. Come experience its full splendor September 27-29 @dominionenergycenter! 🎟 Tickets start at just $25. Link in BIO.
  • It’s time to GET HYPE as we kick off our fall School of Richmond Ballet classes! We look forward to having students back in the studio starting TOMORROW Thursday, September 5th! #srb #newyear #students #dance #move #artistry #hardwork #commitment #drive
  • Paul Boos makes his inaugural visit to Richmond Ballet as a repetiteur for The George Balanchine Trust to stage our upcoming production of ‘Theme and Variations’ opening September 27th at @dominionenergycenter Here he is alongside our Ballet Master and fellow repetiteur Jerri Kumery working with the company on the final polonaise. Both repetiteurs clearly bring a rich history of Balanchine and his works. Their expertise will help take the company to new heights with the addition of this grandiose ballet to our repertoire! #grateful #history #nycbdancers #repetiteur #themeandvariations #thegeorgebalanchinetrust
  • Being a ballet dancer is such a special privilege. It is a gift with a finite life and that is part of what makes it such a precious career. 💙💙💙 Today is bittersweet as we announce the retirement from the stage of both our homegrown ballerina Maggie Small and our beloved Fernando Sabino. • 💙💙💙 Maggie will retire at the upcoming Contemporary Classics performances, while Fernando will take his final bow during Studio Three. • 🎉🎉🎉 We hope you will plan to be with us for the weekend of September 27-29 as we celebrate Maggie and will join us throughout the season to enjoy Fernando’s final shows! #bittersweet #partnership #homegrown #timetocelebrate
  • Did you know that Richmond Ballet premiered John Butler’s Carmina Burana In 1987 on the very same stage we will be dancing on in just a few weeks? • 🎭🎭🎭 Here is a flashback of Carmina Burana through the years! • 🎼🎼🎼 We are excited to be collaborating on this theatrical experience with @rvasymphony, Richmond Symphony Chorus and @vcuartsmusic VCU Commonwealth Singers. ❤️❤️❤️ Join us for Contemporary Classics @dominionenergycenter September 27-29! 🎟🎟🎟 Tickets start at just $25 LINK IN BIO

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