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Love Affair Donations – 3 Ways to Donate

We’ve heard from several folks who are interested in making a donation which will go to Miss Joan Miller’s care by check rather than submitting online via PayPal.  There are 2 easy options if you’d like to donate by check: in person the evening of A Love Affair or by mailing your check to The Dancer’s Alchemy 1203 Knuth Road Boynton Beach, FL 33436.

Please be sure your check is made out to The Dancer’s Alchemy.

All proceeds are tax-deductible.  The Dancer’s Alchemy is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.  Tax ID for The Dancer’s Alchemy is: 16-1620182.

For those who would like to donate via PayPal, please do so online by using the “Donate” button here.

 

Pine Crest School’s Dance Etc. to Perform at A Love Affair to Honor Joan Miller

Brenda Gooden, Dance Director at Pine Crest School and her talented dancers, Dance Etc.,  will participate in A Love Affair: An Evening of Dance to Honor Joan Miller with Reception to follow on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7pm.

After graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a BFA in Ballet Pedagogy, Brenda danced professionally with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.  She desired a warmer climate which led to her moving to Fort Lauderdale, where she taught at the Atlantic Foundation’s Academy for the Performing Arts.  It was during this time that Brenda met and worked with Miss Joan during a collaboration between the Academy and Joan’s Palm Beach Ballet.  Brenda taught for Miss Joan for several years, as she established the dance department at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale and helped to establish the performing group, “Dance Etc”. She is  completing her 35th year as Dance Director at Pine Crest and almost 40 years of friendship with our beloved Miss Joan.

Her Morning Elegance, music by Oren Lavie, will be performed by Pine Crest School’s Dance Etc.  This lovely interpretive, contemporary piece was choreographed by faculty member and Pine Crest graduate, Ashley Hammond (class of 2012).

A Love Affair will be held at Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School: 5100 Jog Road Boca Raton, FL 33496

Tickets

On sale now here. Order in advance and get a discounted rate.

Dedication Message for Miss Joan Miller

Anyone who wishes to send a message of gratitude and well-wishes to Miss Joan are invited to place this message in the show’s program.  The deadline to do so is January 31, 2016.  You can do so here.

All ticket sales, donations, and dedication program ads are tax-deductible and go toward the care of Miss Joan Miller as she lives with Alzheimer’s.  The Dancer’s Alchemy is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

The Dancer’s Edge Company Nuvo Competition Results are IN!

On Jan 8-10 The Dancer’s Edge Company traveled to Orlando to participate in the Nuvo Convention and Competition. They took classes in ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop, and modern with Ray Leeper, Stacey Tookey from SYTYCD, and other well known teachers from LA.

Our dancers were awarded with many scholarships in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and tap.

Break out artists Awards:

  • Rachel Alicea , Tori Gilbert, Kevin Stricker, and Casey Noble

Stand outs Awards:

  • Ballet – Savanna Bourque, Christina Palermo, Rachel Ireland, Kayla Murry, Lily Sutton, & Madison Hollingshed
  • Tap – Tamesha Jean Loius
  • Jazz – Angelina Hall
  • Hip hop – Piper Smith, Maya Akins, & Adriana Mastrosimone

Competition:

  • Jai Ho – 1st overall extended line, 1st overall Specialty Category High Gold
  • Goatherd – Gold
  • Schooldays – Gold – 3rd overall in Musical Theatre
  • Julia Opal – High Gold in Ballet
  • Larissa Gabriel – Gold in Contemporary
  • Savannah Kern – Gold in Contemporary
  • Nyla George – Gold in Contemporary
  • Leah Stricker – Gold in Contemporary
  • Taylor Schmitt & Sienna Alpert – High Gold in Musical Theatre
  • Tori Gilbert & Christina Palermo – Gold in Musical Theatre

Bak Middle School of the Arts to Perform in A Love Affair

We are excited to announce that Bak Middle School of the Arts Dance Department will be performing to honor Joan Miller in the upcoming Love Affair Benefit performance!  This group has about 190 dance majors in grades 6-8, four full time faculty, and one Artist in Residence for West African Dance. Their mission is to develop technically proficient dancers who are versatile, thoughtful, and inquisitive. Guided by professionals in the field, the dancers train in classical ballet, a variety of modern and jazz styles, and cultural dances.

Through daily classes, rehearsals, and performances, these dancers develop creativity, discipline, and perseverance.  Field trips and residencies with American Dance Legacy Initiative and other guest teachers enhance the students’ growth in arts and academics. Performance opportunities include our annual concert, The Love Affair, Florida Honors Concert, MSOA Foundation events, Starfest at Bak, and Young Dancers in Concert. They are proud to have an active chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts that supports dance programs through Very Special Arts Palm Beach and serves the community through dance.

Bak will be performing a modern piece, Flow Form, by Ruth Andrien, former Paul Taylor dancer.    

A Love Affair: An Evening of Dance to Honor Joan Miller is a benefit performance hosted by The Dancer’s Alchemy.  All proceeds will go toward the care of Miss Joan Miller, Palm Beach Ballet Icon, who is living with Alzheimer’s.  Miss Joan has made a huge impact across the dance community, often providing dance scholarships to those in need, and this performance is our way of giving back.

This show will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7pm at The Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School.  5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton, FL 33496.

Tickets are now available and can be purchased online here or over the phone by calling 561-901-4743. A reception will follow the performance.

For anyone who wishes to send a message of gratitude or well-wishes to Miss Joan, you may place a Dedication Ad in the program for this show.  The deadline for this is January 31st.  Learn how, here.

Dedication Message in Love Affair Program to Joan Miller

Joan CostumesMany talented performers are coming together for one night to honor Miss Joan Miller for her lifetime of dedication to her students, Palm Beach Ballet Center, and to the art of dance.  If you know Joan personally, you know what a special impact she’s made on many lives.   

Joan has touched so many lives, and we’d like for her to have the opportunity to hear from former dancers, members of the dance community, and families with messages of love and gratuity.  If you’d like to send Miss Joan a message, you can place a dedication message in the Love Affair program.   This is a very special way to let Joan know you care and appreciate her love and dedication. 

Individuals or businesses may purchase a space.  All proceeds are tax-deductible.  The Dancer’s Alchemy is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

A Love Affair: An Evening of Dance to Honor Joan Miller will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7pm at Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School: 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton, FL 33496.

Space is limited so dedication messages will be included on a first come first served basis.  The deadline for submission is January 31st. 

Pricing and Sizes for Dedication Messages: 

  • Full page ( 8″ x 4.5”):  $90.00
  • 1/2 page (4″ x 4.5”):  $55.00

Design Specs:

Photos can be included and pictures must be a minimum 300 psi and in jpeg format.  

Please note that dedication message will be formatted to accommodate as much available space as possible and will be up to the discretion of the program designer.  Personalized layout designs will not be able to be included unless the design is part of a scanned image and will fit in the desired size.

No copyrighted images can be accepted unless written permission is granted by the initial photographer.

Payment Options:

You can submit your payment online securely via PayPal by clicking the button below OR you can mail or hand-deliver a check to The Dancer’s Alchemy 1203 Knuth Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33436.  Checks should be made out to The Dancer’s Alchemy.  Tax ID for The Dancer’s Alchemy is: 16-1620182. Program message payments are tax-deductible.

All artwork and your payment must be submitted NO LATER THAN January 31, 2016. You can either submit your request using the form below OR you can download, print, and complete this form and email it back to SDTRecitalProgram@gmail.com.  Acceptable art work file size if using the form below is 1 MB (1048576 bytes).


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Joan Miller, grande dame of Palm Beach County dance, faces Alzheimer’s

Ballet East to Perform at A Love Affair to Honor Joan Miller


The talented dancers at Ballet East based in West Palm Beach, Florida will take the stage to honor Palm Beach dance icon Miss Joan Miller Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7pm.  Join us for A Love Affair: An Evening to Honor Joan Miller with Reception to Follow.

Joan Miller has made a tremendous impact on the dance community, in South Florida and abroad.  100% of ticket sales and donations will go toward her care during her life with Alzheimer’s.

Joan Miller, grande dame of Palm Beach County dance, faces Alzheimer’s

For more than 50 years, Joan Miller was the grande dame of dance in Palm Beach County. Through her Palm Beach Ballet Center, she trained thousands of dancers, including her “stars” who went on to the country’s premiere dance schools and companies, including Julliard, American Ballet Theat…

Order your tickets now to see Ballet East, along with many other talented groups, perform Saturday, February 27, 2016. Showtime is 7pm and a reception will follow performance.

Order tickets online or by calling 561-901-4743.

  • Assigned Orchestra: $35 in advance or $40 at the door.
  • Open Balcony: $30 in advance or $35 at the door

The Dancer’s Alchemy is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions to this event are tax-deductible.   If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation.

Welcome, Santa!

Dancer's Edge Company Perform at Boynton Beach Mall
Photo: Seth Steinberg

The Dancer’s Edge Company kicks off the holiday season this Saturday, November 7th! We’re helping Santa to make his entrance to the Boynton Beach Mall at 2pm with a parade, followed by the Dancer’s Edge Company performing in the food court. Bring your family for this afternoon of fun!