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North Shore Civic Ballet Seeks Donations and Volunteer Support for Annual Holiday Auction

Summary: The auction's proceeds support scholarships, choreography, costuming, educational projects, and other resources to train a new generation of dancers in the region.

(Marblehead, Massachusetts; September 26, 2025) – The new fall season only just began and the North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) is already preparing to ring in the holiday season for its annual online auction. The nonprofit dance company seeks donations of gift cards and gift certificates for a range of services and products and invites volunteers to get involved and participate.

This year, the nonprofit dance company celebrates its 51st season and invites the public to help train the next generation of dancers and artists in the North Shore region of Massachusetts by supporting the auction. The auction's net proceeds support scholarships, new choreography, costuming, special educational projects, and other required dance equipment and resources. The NCSB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based at the Marblehead School of Ballet in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

The NSCB’s annual online holiday auction officially runs from November 16 through December 5 at Bidding for Good, www.biddingforgood.com/ballet. Before the launch date, items may be previewed only.

Donate Auction Items
The NSCB seeks donations of gift cards and gift certificates representing a range of services and products, artwork, jewelry, handmade items, and other apparel for the auction. Businesses and individuals are invited to donate gift certificates or gift cards for hotel stays, restaurants, spas, retail stores, car detailing, massages, photography, craft items, luxury services and more. Other suggestions are tickets to sports events, concerts, performances, theatres, excursions, museums and additional unique experiences. Unexpired, unused gift certificates are also welcome.

A contribution of an item to the auction benefits the buyer and the donor. Retail establishments gain wide exposure. For example, artisans making jewelry or wearable art also benefit from having their work shown on the auction site. All items for sale are photographed and displayed on the site. A description of the services and gift certificates also appears online.

Drop off donations at the NSCB's home at the Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB), 115 Pleasant Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Before making the donation, donors are asked to call in advance at 781-631-6262 to schedule a pick-up or a drop off.

"Ballet is a timeless art form, carefully preserved and passed from one generation to the next. The North Shore Civic Ballet is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of dance excellence. Our comprehensive training program provides emerging dancers with unparalleled opportunities to master both classical repertoire and innovative choreography. Through the generous support of our community in the auction, we are committed to nurturing artistic talent, fostering creative growth, and enabling young dancers to reach their full potential dancing,” said Paula K. Shiff, Artistic Director, NSCB.

Volunteers Wanted
Volunteers are invited to participate in the auction and contribute their time and 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. For more information about volunteer opportunities available with the auction and other ways to participate, contact the ballet company at 781-631-6262.

Make a Financial Donation
Financial contributions are also welcome and may be made directly to the ballet company. The NCSB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible as permissible by law.
For more information about the North Shore Civic Ballet, the auction, and volunteer opportunities, 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 51 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 or the North Shore Civic Ballet, call 781-631-6262, send an e-mail to msb@havetodance.com. Follow the MSB and the NSCB on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSB_ballet.

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