North Shore Civic Ballet Launches Holiday Auction Nov. 10

Summary: The North Shore Civic Ballet's annual online holiday auction runs November 10 through December 1.  The proceeds will train a new generation fo dancers in the North Shore region of Massachusetts.

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     North Shore Civic Ballet Launches Holiday Auction on November 10                                                                            

(Marblehead, Massachusetts; November 6, 2017) – Finish your holiday shopping early this year. The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB), a nonprofit dance company based in Marblehead, Massachusetts, kicks off its annual holiday online auction on Friday, November 10, 2017.

            The NSCB's auction web site page, www.biddingforgood.com/ballet, opens for bids on Friday, November 10 at 6:00 p.m. and continues through Friday, December 1, 2017 closing at 6:00 p.m. The auction's proceeds provide dancers with the resources and training they need to study ballet in the North Shore region.

            "The annual holiday auction raises needed funds for scholarships, new choreography, equipment, costuming and other resources that aspiring dancers in the region require to study ballet. Businesses, as well as patrons, benefit from participating in the auction because people have an opportunity to try restaurants and other experiences they may never have tried," said Judy Moynihan, member, NSCB board of trustees.

            Bidders will find a range of items to purchase, including gift certificates and gift cards from retail shops, such as Maddies Sail Loft, Carmen Jewelers, Salon L'Ondina, American Nails, Midas Muffler, and Green Tea Yoga. After shopping, buyers will be hungry. The NSCB's auction will offer gift certificates from area restaurants, including Gourmet Garden and Turner's Restaurant.

            Customers looking for a new experience can bid upon a Spanish dance class by Boston Early Music Festival performer Carlos Fittante and piano lessons by Tana Chandler. A unique experience is a tour of fashion collector Jimmy Raye's extensive portfolio featured by The Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and The New York Times. Shoppers should visit the site frequently to view the new items added throughout the run.

            "With the public's support and contributions to the holiday auction, we can fulfill aspiring dancers' dreams come true. People can get involved by volunteering with the ballet company, asking merchants to donate a gift certificate or gift card for the auction, or making a purchase," said Paula K. Shiff, Artistic Director, NSCB.

            Financial contributions are also welcome and may 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.

            Donations may be dropped off at the NSCB's home at the Marblehead School of Ballet, 115 Pleasant Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts, or call 781-631-6262 to schedule a pick-up.

For more information about the North Shore Civic Ballet, the auction, and volunteer opportunities, call 781-631-6262 or visit the organization's web page http://marbleheadschoolofballet.com/the-company/ and on Facebook http://on.fb.me/1wh3fnp.

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 43 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 11 years, Ivan Korn, resident choreographer, has created several works for the ballet company.  
            For further information about NSCB, call 781-631-6262, send an e-mail to msb@havetodance.com or visit http://marbleheadschoolofballet.com/the-company/. Follow the organization on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/1wh3fnp and get updates on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MSB_ballet.

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