Dance Centennial
The Peabody Preparatory’s Dance Department is the oldest, continually existing dance training institution in the country. Over the decades it has been a vital center for leadership in the evolution of 21st century dance, offering highly respected training programs in ballet, contemporary dance, an exceptional list of significant dance forms, and choreographic development projects. Throughout its history Peabody Dance has attracted internationally acclaimed performers and faculty to spearhead new programs. In turn it has produced dancers who are dancing or have danced with prestigious companies such as American Ballet (Balanchine’s first company), Alvin Ailey and Mark Morris.
Help us pave the way to our second century. Your donation will help us stage a gala centennial event during the year 2014-2015, as well as provide future expanded opportunities for your child and other students. Here are some of our needs along with price tags, which give you a good idea of costs in this day age:
Music commission for a new full-length story ballet: $5,000
Studio lighting to enhance studio performance opportunities: $3,000
Curtain and Runner for studio performances: $1,500
Stage crew assistance: $1,000
Costuming fabric needs: $500
AV equipment: $500
Videographer Fees: $250
