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Now Hiring: Executive Assistant

Now Hiring: Executive Assistant 1024 768 Southwest Virginia Ballet

Southwest Virginia Ballet is looking for an Executive Assistant. Come work in a dynamic environment where creativity abounds!  Join us in inspiring not only the next generation of dancers but also future leaders of our communities and country. POSITION SUMMARY The Executive Assistant works closely with the Executive Director in supporting SVB’s mission. The Executive Assistant will be instrumental in scheduling, communication, coordination, and the day-to-day operations of the Ballet. WHO ARE WE? Since 1990…

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Now Hiring: Ballet Master/Mistress

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Southwest Virginia Ballet is looking for a Ballet Master/Mistress starting in the 2023/2024 season.  BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: Southwest Virginia Ballet (SVB) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization that provides pre-professional classical ballet training and performance opportunities to dancers in Southwest Virginia. Led by Artistic Director Pedro Szalay, SVB has given performance opportunities to not only its company members, but also students from Roanoke City Public Schools through Dance Espanol.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are integral…

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The Stepsisters’ Ball

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Join Southwest Virginia Ballet for our Stepsister’s Ball as we fundraise to support our programs and dancers. Sat, Mar 18, 2023, 6:00 PM – Sun, Mar 19, 2023, 12:00 AM EDT The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton 110 Shenandoah Avenue Northeast Roanoke, VA 24016 GET TICKETS

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Cinderella’s brunch

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Hear-ye hear-ye! Calling all children to join Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother and her fairies for brunch, fun crafts, photo booth and more! Sat, March 18, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton 110 Shenandoah Avenue Northeast Roanoke, VA 24016 GET TICKETS

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clara's tea party

Clara’s Tea Party

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Join Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy at this magical holiday event! Sun, December 4, 2022, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST GET TICKETS

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SVB Earns Platinum Honors

SVB Earns Platinum Honors 150 150 Southwest Virginia Ballet

Best Arts Performance in 2021 Platinum: Southwest Virginia Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” Learn more from The Roanoker Magazine

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Dance Espanol is March 31 at the Berglund Center

Dance Espanol is March 31 at the Berglund Center 150 150 Southwest Virginia Ballet

Join us at the Berglund Center for Dance Espanol! A dance performance with local 4th-grade students from Roanoke City Schools! Don’t miss this special program on March 31st at 7pm. RSVP to Megan Potter (540-387-3978). 3You and 2 others

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30th production of ‘The Nutcracker’ at The Berglund Center To be LIVE ONCE AGAIN THIS YEAR!!

30th production of ‘The Nutcracker’ at The Berglund Center To be LIVE ONCE AGAIN THIS YEAR!! 1024 562 Southwest Virginia Ballet

For 29 Decembers, the curtain has risen on Roanoke’s premier stage to the stirring strains of Tchaikovsky. For 29 Decembers, the bejeweled bodices and fanciful sets have set a magical mood for thousands in the audience. For 29 Decembers, the region’s top dancers have commanded ovations for each of their performances. Featuring a cast of over 125 performers that represent more than 12 dance schools as well as community members who shine in roles from…

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2020-2021 Annual Report

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The Southwest Virginia Ballet 2020-2021 Annual Report is in a digital format. You can view the report here.

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coppelia

Southwest Virginia Ballet presents Coppelia for FREE!

Southwest Virginia Ballet presents Coppelia for FREE! 500 772 Southwest Virginia Ballet

Coppelia, a full-length comedic ballet set in a European village in the late 1800’s is a story told through dance about a beautiful young girl, Swanilda; her fiancé, Franz; the mysterious doll-maker, Dr. Coppelius; and his life-sized, dancing doll, Coppelia.  With a cast of 44 professionally trained dancers, beautiful costumes, sets, lighting and music, this lighthearted comedy, Coppelia is sure hit for children of all ages! Location:  Elmwood Park Amphitheater706 S. Jefferson StreetRoanoke, VA  24011Date:…

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