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Marblehead School of Ballet and North Shore Civic Ballet's Drive Collects and Delivers Winter Clothes for Needy During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Marblehead School of Ballet and North Shore Civic Ballet's Drive Collects and Delivers Winter Coats and Pajamas for Needy During COVID-19 Pandemic
Summary: The Marblehead School of Ballet and the North Shore Civic Ballet's second annual drive collected winter coats to help keep people warm and new pajamas for children to help neighbors experiencing hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Marblehead, Massachusetts; January 21, 2022) – The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) and the North Shore Civic Ballet's second winter clothing drive was a success! The drive, which ran from November 1 through December 11, 2021, collected over 160 garments and built upon the momentum of the 2020 drive collecting winter coats for people of all ages and expanded this year's collection to include new pajama sets for children. The collected garments will help neighbors experiencing economic difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the school's Community Appreciation Week from December 3 through December 11, MSB and the North Shore Civic Ballet spotlighted the need in the community with the drive. The school and the ballet company collected over gently used winter coats for people of all ages and new pajamas for children, zero to six years of age. The coats were gathered and donated to Anton's Cleaners through the Coats for Kids and Families Partners Distribution Network, and the new pajamas were given to Lynn Economic Opportunity to distribute to children in need.
With more families facing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping neighbors in need get through the cold winter was a priority. "During our 50th anniversary season, we wanted to help our neighbors facing difficult times. The public responded and came together again for our second drive donating gently used warm winter coats and purchasing new pajamas for children. With heartfelt appreciation, we thank everyone who contributed to the drive," said Paula K. Shiff, Director, Marblehead School of Ballet.
The studio required all donors to follow COVID-19 hygiene protocols. Donors wore masks, social distanced and delivered and unloaded the coats and pajamas from their vehicles outside the studio.
Judy Moynihan, a member of the North Shore Civic Ballet's board of directors, a not-for-profit dance company providing performances and arts education to the greater Boston community for more than 40 years, delivered the collected coats to Anton's Cleaners Annual Coats for Kids and Families drive. "It felt so good to deliver all of those donated coats to a cleaner, which cleaned and distributed them to people who could use and enjoy them," said Moynihan.
Anton’s Cleaners cleans the coats free-of-charge. The cleaned garments will be distributed through the Coats for Kids and Families Distribution Network to 90 nonprofit organizations, social service agencies, schools, and religious groups in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. The new pajamas were given to Lynn Economic Opportunity, a nonprofit in Lynn, Massachusetts working with children and families and a provider of early education and care in southern Essex County.
About Marblehead School of Ballet
The Marblehead School of Ballet, founded in 1971 by Paula K. Shiff, has earned a wide reputation for the excellence of its training and integrity of purpose. Classical ballet forms the core of teaching with particular emphasis on correct alignment and development of strength and agility. The sheer pleasure of dance and music is always central to the classroom experience.
The basic graded program for children includes classes in ballet technique with advanced work in repertoire and pointe. The school also offers a modern dance department, classes for young children in creative movement and classes in improvisation and technique for the older student. A full range of adult classes is offered.
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 48 years. Artistic Director Paula K. Shiff and Emeritas 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. Resident choreographer Ivan Korn has created several works for the ballet company.
For further information about the school or the dance company, call 781-631-6262, send an e-mail to msb@havetodance.com or visit www.marbleheadschoolofballet.com. Follow MSB on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @MSB_ballet.
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