Space Coast Ballet Guild

• A Brief History

Space Coast Ballet Guild began in April 2004.   The formation meeting included Peggy Snead who agreed to be Acting President, Sue Smith, Acting VP, Diane Taylor, Acting Secretary, Deb Miller, Acting Treasurer and Pat Harbach agreed to handle Publicity. Assistance in executing By-laws and Standing Rules was given by Arleen Rice and Ilene Grieshaber.

By May 2004 the Guild extended an invitation to all involved with SCB and Melbourne Ballet Center to join as active members at $30 per member by means of a paper application. Associate Membership was later implemented.

Sherrie Fries headed Advertising and has been faithfully involved in that area to date. Gloria Kreutz-Harvin began our Newsletter.  SCB Dancers appeared in public at the community room at Gannett Corporation and at the Melbourne Arts Festival that October as well as other community events.

Work began in earnest to support the first Nutcracker Ballet, sponsored by Melbourne Ballet Center. Teree Estcourt worked exceedingly hard on this effort using her computer skills and continued to contribute very generously of her time and talents.

Following the creation of the Space Coast Ballet Company in early 2005 the Guild received tax exempt status from the Federal and Florida governments and operates as an arm of the Space Coast Ballet Board of Directors.

Membership and volunteer support has continued to increase over the years as have the fundraising efforts, and public relation events in the community such as Festival of Trees and Suntree Country Club appearances and performances. Appreciation parties have been heland special needs groups from the community have benefited from attending dress rehearsal performances. Guild members have assisted in monitoring the backstage activities during all the performances of Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty.

Under the able leadership of Terri Kizzort, Sheri Willingham, Stacey Reeder, Lisa Dougherty and others, the Guild continues to grow and support the Space Coast Ballet company and newly formed Space Coast Ballet Academy.

Events & Fundraisers

Monday, August 27, 2007  6:00PM - MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF SPACE COAST BALLET-4845 N.Harbor City Drive-Melbourne

Friday,September 14, 2007 6:30PM- WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER -at Wine Styles of Viera

Saturday, October 13 2007  7:30AM – 1:00PM -GARAGE SALE-4845 N. Harbor City Drive – Melbourne

Guild Membership

Space Coast Ballet’s Guild is an all-volunteer group.

Space Coast Ballet Guild MISSION STATEMENT:
The exclusive purpose of the organization shall be to promote professional ballet through the support of the Space Coast Ballet Company (”SCB”) by fostering interest in and awareness of its programs, encouraging volunteer involvement, providing educational opportunities, and organizing and assisting in fundraising and social functions for the benefit of the Space Coast Ballet Company.

If you are interested in joining our efforts, click here for an application.  Membership dues are collected once a year and are $30 per person or $45 for two.