The Washington Ballet Announces Bidding for Exclusive Misty Copeland Autographed Pointe Shoes
By: Molly Tracy Feb. 20, 2017
As part of the 40th Anniversary of The Washington Ballet (TWB) performance Company, TWB is participating in an ebay auction and is pleased to announce a unique gift package for the balletomane and footwear aficionado: A pair of pointe shoes autographed by Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre principal dancer, worn by her for the historic 2015 performance of Swan Lake with The Washington Ballet at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and one 8"x10" Swan Lake performance poster also autographed by Ms. Copeland as well as her co-star TWB Company member Brooklyn Mack. Bidding begins at $900 and proceeds will support TWB's mission to present the finest performances in classical and contemporary ballet; to provide the highest level of dance training to youth and adults; and to serve the entire community through dance education and community engagement programs.
Ebay Auction Closes: Monday, February 20 at 7PM
Bidding begins at $900
To learn more about The Washington Ballet visit washingtonballet.org.
ABOUT THE WASHINGTON BALLET: The Washington Ballet (TWB) was originally founded as The Washington School of Ballet in 1944 by legendary ballet pioneer Mary Day and incorporated as a professional company in 1976. The Washington Ballet is one of the pre-eminent ballet organizations in the United States. TWB built an international reputation presenting bold works by choreographers from around the world, including Choo San Goh, Christopher Wheeldon, Mark Morris, Twyla Tharp, Hans van Manen and Ji?í Kylián, as well as neoclassical masterworks and fresh staging of 19th century classics. Under the leadership of Interim Executive Director Shakira Segundo and Artistic Director Julie Kent, TWB continues to serve its three-part mission: ensuring excellence in its professional performance company; growing the next generation of dancers through its Washington School of Ballet; and serving the community in which it resides through robust community engagement programs.
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