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North Shore Civic Ballet Needs You!

Donate Items and Volunteer for the Spring Auction

(Marblehead, Massachusetts; March 9, 2026) – The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) is getting ready for its annual online spring auction. The nonprofit dance company based in Marblehead, Massachusetts invites the public to get involved in this annual event that raises funds to support the performing arts on the North Shore. The NSCB seeks donations of gift cards and gift certificates for services and products in the auction and welcomes volunteers to get involved.

"The North Shore Civic Ballet's annual online spring auction is a vital fundraising initiative enabling us to invest in the tools the dance company needs to fulfill our mission—from developing new choreography and enhancing our costuming wardrobe to expanding our scholarship program and supporting special educational projects, said Rosemary Grant, member, NSCB board of trustees. 

“This event creates a win-win opportunity—local businesses gain visibility and an opportunity to engage patrons, while our supporters discover new restaurants, entertainment venues, and experiences they might not otherwise explore."

Donate Items to the Auction

Individuals and businesses may donate gift certificates or gift cards for a range of products, services or experiences such as hotel stays, car detailing, restaurants, spas, massages, photography, retail stores, craft items, luxury services and more. Other suggestions are donations of tickets to sports events, concerts, performances, theatres, museums and additional unique experiences.

A contribution of an item to the auction benefits the buyer and the donor. Retail establishments receive wide exposure and possibly new customers. All gift certificates, services, experiences, and other items for sale are displayed on the auction’s site with an image, a description, and website link provided by the donor.

Volunteers Needed

The NSCB invites people to sign up for volunteer opportunities in the auction by donating their time or talent. They can support the art of dance by procuring gift cards and gift certificates, developing and distributing flyers about the auction, and other activities. Contact the NSCB in advance at 781-631-6262 or e-mail msb@havetodance.com for more information about volunteer opportunities available with the auction or other ways to participate with the dance company, to drop off donations or to schedule a pick-up of a donation. 

The auction's website opens for bids on Saturday, June 6 at 6:00 p.m. and continues through Friday, June 26. Financial contributions may also be made directly to the ballet company. The NCSB is a 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible as permissible by law. For more information about the North Shore Civic Ballet and the auction, call 781-631-6262 or visit the organization online.

About North Shore Civic Ballet Company

The North Shore Civic Ballet, a not-for-profit dance company based at the Marblehead School of Ballet, has provided performances and arts education to the Greater Boston community for 52 years. Artistic Director Paula K. Shiff and Associate Director Florence C. Whipple founded the company in 1974.

The NSCB is home to an ever-changing group of talented dancers made up of both seasoned professionals and aspiring young dancers. For several years, Ivan Korn, resident choreographer, has created a range of work for the ballet company.

For further information about the Marblehead School of Ballet and the North Shore Civic Ballet, call 781-631-6262, send an e-mail or visit the school's website and the ballet company. Follow the MSB and the NSCB on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSB_ballet.

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