WEST COAST CIVIC BALLET, INC
Deborah Vinton
Artistic Director

  WHO WE ARE

The West Coast Civic Ballet, a not for profit dance company, provides opportunities for community members of all ages to perform and participate in productions with area artists who are committed to excellence and collaboration. WCCB choreographers, Deborah Vinton and guest artists, create for dancers of all levels and work with local visual and performing artists to benefit the public in the greater Sarasota/Manatee community.

WHAT WE DO

West Coast Civic Ballet
provides opportunities for

Holiday production of coppelia

    Volunteer performers of all ages and levels.
    Visual and performing arts collaboration.
    Participation in all aspects of  dance production
      (sets, costumes, technical.)
    Quality dance performances for audiences of all ages.
    Superior training and experience for young artists.
    A supportive atmosphere for growth and development in the
       visual and performing arts

         
WCCB relies on members of the community           
of allages and levels to participate           
and volunteer in our productions           

WHEN WE DANCE

WCCB puts on two major productions per year; a full length ballet in December and a Spring Festival of Dance that features shorter classical and contemporary works. Guests Artists and Choreographers are often featured in the spring program. Some of the favorites for WCCB audiences so far have been Cinderella, Coppelia, Peter and the Wolf, and Guest Artists, Stephanie Murrish and Daniil Gailfullin, Principal Dancers. Special dance events and fundraisers occur throughout the year. Other programs are offered upon request.

                 
Participation in all aspects of dance production                    
(sets, costumes, lighting, music, etc.)                    

THE WCCB MISSION

The mission of the West Coast Civic Ballet, Inc. is to
provide quality training and performance opportunities
for area artists in classical and contemporary dance and
to enhance community appreciation and participation in
the visual performing arts.

Music by: Frederick Chopin
Original Choreography by: Michael Fokine
First presented by: Diaghilev's Ballet Russes in Paris, 1909
Staged by: Deborah Vinton

                       The cast of CINDERELLA was over a hundred thanks to the community               

EVERYONE IS INVITED

 WEST COAST CIVIC BALLET relies on the active
participation of volunteer community members to
come together to create, collaborate, and celebrate
dance with civic pride.

PERFORM AND PARTICIPATE

WEST COAST CIVIC BALLET is grateful for and reliant
on the financial support of individuals and businesses from
the local, national, and international community.

DONOR LEVELS













 

The WCCB Vision  

Improving the quality of life of individuals and community
through participation and appreciation of the arts and dance

                BRAVO! The audience claps and cheers for the cast of Coppélia.               

 

Reaching out to help support
the arts in the community

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT