EDWARD VILLELLA / FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

2011-2012 Season

Miami City Ballet thanks the following supporters of the 2011-2012 Season.

Program II

To promote the future of ballet, Miami City Ballet has established a New Works Fund for the creation of works by important choreographers. The world premiere of Viscera is the first work to be commissioned through the fund.

Viscera (Scarlett/Liebermann)
Underwriting for Viscera is provided by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of its Knight Arts Challenge, the National Endowment for the Arts, Dorothy Usiskin, Robert Benson, Nancy Abbott and The Herman Abbott Family Foundation, and Juan Quiñones.

In the Night (Robbins/Chopin)
The Broward Encore Presentation of In the Night is sponsored by Funding Arts Broward.
Costumes for the original production of In the Night were generously underwritten by Eugenia* and Robert P. Strauss.

Ballet Imperial (Balanchine/Tchaikovsky)
Costumes for the original production of Ballet Imperial were generously underwritten by Eugenia* and Robert P. Strauss.

The orchestra is supported by a matching grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of its Knight Arts Challenge, and by Darla and John Karlton.

Miami City Ballet dedicates the 2011-2012 season to Charlene and Ron Esserman.

*In Memorium

Season Honorees
Miami City Ballet salutes the Corporations, Foundations and Government agencies that make each season possible through their support of the annual fund in the amount of $100,000 or more.

Chairman's Council
Gifts between $50,000-$99,999

President's Council
Gifts between $25,000-$49,999

Artistic Director's Circle & Trustee's Council
Gifts between $5,000-$24,999

Special thanks to Miami City Ballet's government sponsors for their steadfast support throughout the season:
SPONSORED IN PART BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, AND THE FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ARTS AND CULTURE. FUNDING FOR THIS ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDED IN PART BY THE BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BROWARD CULTURAL COUNCIL AND GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU. MCB PROGRAMMING IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL, THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CULTURAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM, CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800) 435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. MCB REGISTRATION NUMBER: CH1034.

Donations can be made online by clicking on the link above or or by phone at 305.929.7000 x1422. You may also contribute by mail. Checks should be made payable to Miami City Ballet, and mailed to Miami City Ballet Development Department, Ophelia and Juan Js. Roca Center, 2200 Liberty Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

Or e-mail our Development Department at development@miamicityballet.org

Miami City Ballet is profoundly grateful for your support.

All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free 800.435.7532 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. Our registration number is CH1034.

Edward Villella with MCB Dancers Callie Manning, Daniel Sarabia, Carlos Quenedit, Daniel Baker, Tricia Albertson, Alexandre Dufaur, and Mary Carmen Catoya. Photo © Lois Greenfield.