Thursday, September 11, 2008

CBYE's Fundraising Gala to Honour Prima Ballerina Alicia Alonso


CBYE's Fundraising Gala to Honour Prima Ballerina Alicia Alonso
Gatherings Event Planning has been hired as the third-party planner for The Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble's Fundraising Gala, An Evening of Elegance, on Friday October 3rd.

An Evening of Elegance will Honour 88-year-old Prima Ballerina Assoluta and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Alicia Alonso. Alonso will be celebrating 60 years as founder, principal dancer and artistic director of The National Ballet of Cuba, which is recognized as one of the most exciting and innovative ballet ensembles in the world. Neither time nor adversities have fazed the Prima Ballerina Assoluta. Alonso's single-minded determination and her visionary, creative leadership has been the guiding, inspirational force behind the continued success of The National Ballet of Cuba on the world stage since its creation.


The Black-Tie Fundraising Gala Event, will take place on Friday October 3rd at 7:00pm, at The Silvenstri Residence, located at 140 Garner Road in Hamilton. Tickets are $500 each and include cocktails, dinner and a performance by The National Ballet of Cuba’s Principle dancers. Your Gala ticket also includes VIP entrance to the October 4th or 5th performance of Giselle.


We are also currently seeking Sponsorship for this event, and we invite you to join our “Friends of Ballet” circle for 2008/2009 season and support An Evening of Elegance with our sponsorship packages.


FRIENDS OF THE BALLET- An Evening of Elegance

BRONZE ($1,000)
- 1 ticket to An Evening of Elegance, 2 VIP tickets to Giselle, logo or name recognition as a “Friend of the Ballet” on marketing material
- Income Tax Receipt

SILVER ($1,500)
- 2 tickets to An Evening of Elegance, 2 VIP tickets to Giselle, logo or name recognition as a “Friend of the Ballet” on marketing material
- Income Tax Receipt

GOLD ($5,000)
- 2 tickets to An Evening of Elegance, 8 Corporate Box Seat to Giselle, 2 VIP tickets to Nutcracker, 2 VIP tickets to Henzel & Gretel, logo or name recognition as a “Friend of the Ballet” on marketing material, announcement at Gala & recognition as a “Table Sponsor” with Banner on table
- Income Tax Receipt
- Plus, VIP status at The National Ballet of Cuba in Havana during their next vacation (if they so desire a trip to the Ballet while visiting Cuba, you will be hosted by The National Ballet of Cuba)
Gala tickets to An Evening of Elegance can also be purchased at $500 each and includes VIP entrance to the October 4th or 5th performance of Giselle.

For more information on the sponsorship package or to purchase tickets for An Evening of Elegance Fundraising Gala call 416-551-0241 or email info@GatheringsEventPlanning.com

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