Joan Miller – The Dancer's Alchemy

Love Affair 2016 – Post-Show Announcement

We’re excited to announce that through the many generous donations, ticket sales, concession sales, and program gratitude messages to Miss Joan, the Dancer’s Alchemy raised $21,000. Expenses of the show, reception, and advertising were $8,000, of which $4,000 was underwritten and the remaining $4,000 was paid for by the money raised. The remaining $17,000 was donated to The Palm Beach Ballet Center trust to aide in the purchase of a hospital bed, wheelchair, and walker for Miss Joan Miller as she lives with Alzheimers.

Many thanks again for those who shared their time, money, and love to make this all possible.

Orlando Aerial Arts to Perform at A Love Affair to Honor Joan Miller

We are so excited that the lovely and talented Jennifer Pierce of Orlando Aerial Arts will be performing at A Love Affair. Jennifer met and worked with Ms. Joan Miller while she was in high school at Dreyfoos School of the Arts and under the direction of Penni Greenly as a student and company member at Southern Dance Theatre. Penni and Ms. Julie Bravata sent Jennifer to Palm Beach Ballet Center to receive private coaching from Ms. Joan on ballet Variations.

Jennifer also performed with Ms. Joan’s performance company in A Christmas Carol and as a soloist in a Giordano Jazz production for a private event. Ms. Joan simply lit up a room when instructing. Her approach was warm and encouraging, but demanding of your personal best.

No stone was ever left unturned when coaching a variation. From the placement of your carriage to the approach of how to walk out of stage, Ms. Joan brought out the best in every individual who opened up their heart and mind to the art of dance.

Tickets & Donations

Tickets are on sale now here or by calling 561-901-4743. Order in advance and enjoy a discounted rate.

Donations can be made online here, during the performance, or by mailing a check to The Dancer’s Alchemy at 1203 Knuth Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33436. Please make checks out to The Dancer’s Alchemy.

All ticket sales and donations are tax-deductible and go toward the care of Miss Joan Miller as she lives with Alzheimer’s. The Dancer’s Alchemy is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization – Tax ID: 16-1620182.

Event Details

The legendary Steven Caras, acclaimed former New York City Ballet Dancer and Ballet Photographer, will deliver the Keynote Address.

Performers include: Florida Dance Conservatory, Orlando Aerial Arts, Pine Crest School, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Bak Middle School of the Arts, Art Stage, Ballet Palm Beach, Ballet East, soloist Anna Gonzalez from The Harid Conservatory, The Dancer’s Edge Company of Southern Dance Theatre, Soloist Ryan Redmond, and Wings to Fly Dance Company.

Location: This benefit performance will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7pm at Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School.

5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton, FL 33496

Order a Video of A Love Affair: An Evening of Dance to Honor Joan Miller

Long-time friends of Miss Joan Miller’s and many of those within the dance community, Lightning Videos will be filming A Love Affair: An Evening of Dance to Honor Joan Miller. For those who would like to purchase a video, whether you will be unable to attend or you’d like to remember this event, they can be ordered here.

50% of the proceeds to Joan’s care and it will be a lovely way for those out of town to be able to enjoy this event.

Wings to Fly Dance Company to Perform at A Love Affair

Wings to Fly Dance Company will perform “I Believe”, a truly inspiration piece, for A Love Affair: An Evening of Dance to Honor Joan Miller February 27, 2016 at 7pm.

Contemporary, yoga, ballet, modern, and jazz individually may be the cornerstones of dance companies worldwide, but when woven seamlessly into a unique dance vocabulary by the Wings to Fly Dance Company (WTF), an entire magical structure materializes rich with artistic excellence. Revealing an appreciation of the depth and spirit of the human struggle, WTF will take you on a “Journey” of life – the dreams, challenges, triumph, and tragedies all with love and compassion in search of peace.

Integrating dancers with and without disabilities, their illuminating work is noted for an underlying sense of discovering truth, which resonates through people’s lives in a profound way. Wings to Fly Dance Company is known for integrating persons with disabilities, a collaboration where disabilities become abilities.

A Love Affair will be hosted by The Dancer’s Alchemy and held at Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton, FL 33496.

Tickets are available for purchase now online or by calling 561-901-4743. A reception will follow the performance.

This year’s show promises to be sensational with Keynote Speaker Steven Caras, Internationally acclaimed former New York City Ballet dancer and ballet photographer.

Performances by soloist Ryan Redmond, Pine Crest School’s Dance ETC, Soloist Anna Gonzalez of The HARID Conservatory, Bak Middle School of the Arts, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, The Dancer’s Edge Company of Southern Dance Theatre, ArtStage Performing Arts, Ballet East, Ballet Palm Beach, Florida Dance Conservatory, Orlando Aerial Arts, & Wings to Fly Dance Company!

All proceeds from this event will go to the care of Miss Joan Miller as she lives with Alzheimer’s. Ticket proceeds are tax-deductible. The Dancer’s Alchemy is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Tax ID for The Dancer’s Alchemy is: 16-1620182.

Say “I love you” with Tickets to A Love Affair this Valentine’s Day.

Say I LOVE YOU this Valentine’s Day with tickets to the annual “A Love Affair” performance. This year’s show promises to be sensational with Keynote Speaker Steven Caras, Internationally acclaimed former New York City Ballet dancer and ballet photographer. Performances by Ryan Redmond, Pine Crest School’s Dance ETC, Soloist Anna Gonzalez of The Harid Conservatory, Bak Middle School of the Arts, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, The Dancer’s Edge Company of Southern Dance Theatre, ArtStage Performing Arts, Ballet East, Ballet Palm Beach, Florida Dance Conservatory, Orlando Aerial Arts, & Wings to Fly Dance Company!

Order Tickets securely online or by calling 561-901-4743. http://www.thedancersalchemy.com/tickets/

This performance is being hosted by The Dancer’s Alchemy and will be held February 27, 2016 at 7pm at the Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33496.

All tickets, donation, and program message proceeds from this event go toward the care of Palm Beach Ballet Center’s Miss Joan Miller as she lives with Alzheimer’s and are tax-deductible. The Dancer’s Alchemy is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Ballet Palm Beach to Perform at A Love Affair

Ballet Palm Beach, will perform their Excerpts from Gatsby piece featuring various 1920s Jazz Artists at A Love Affair: An Evening of Dance to Honor Joan Miller Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7pm. We are excited that Ballet Palm Beach will be joining in this event!

Ballet Palm Beach is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the art of ballet, impacting young lives through the discipline of dance, and enriching the community through the beauty of ballet. Artistic Director, Colleen Smith, founded the organization in 2001 to give local dance artists and students the opportunity to perform in full-length ballet productions. Ballet Palm Beach brings Palm Beach County a professional ballet company with performances at the Eissey Campus Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens.

A Love Affair will be hosted by The Dancer’s Alchemy and held at Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton, FL 33496.

Tickets are available for purchase now online or by calling 561-901-4743. A reception will follow the performance.

All proceeds from this event will go toward the care of Miss Joan Miller as she lives with Alzheimer’s.

Bak Middle School of the Arts to Perform in A Love Affair

We are excited to announce that Bak Middle School of the Arts Dance Department will be performing to honor Joan Miller in the upcoming Love Affair Benefit performance! This group has about 190 dance majors in grades 6-8, four full time faculty, and one Artist in Residence for West African Dance. Their mission is to develop technically proficient dancers who are versatile, thoughtful, and inquisitive. Guided by professionals in the field, the dancers train in classical ballet, a variety of modern and jazz styles, and cultural dances.

Through daily classes, rehearsals, and performances, these dancers develop creativity, discipline, and perseverance. Field trips and residencies with American Dance Legacy Initiative and other guest teachers enhance the students’ growth in arts and academics. Performance opportunities include our annual concert, The Love Affair, Florida Honors Concert, MSOA Foundation events, Starfest at Bak, and Young Dancers in Concert. They are proud to have an active chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts that supports dance programs through Very Special Arts Palm Beach and serves the community through dance.

Bak will be performing a modern piece, Flow Form, by Ruth Andrien, former Paul Taylor dancer.

A Love Affair: An Evening of Dance to Honor Joan Miller is a benefit performance hosted by The Dancer’s Alchemy. All proceeds will go toward the care of Miss Joan Miller, Palm Beach Ballet Icon, who is living with Alzheimer’s. Miss Joan has made a huge impact across the dance community, often providing dance scholarships to those in need, and this performance is our way of giving back.

This show will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7pm at The Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School. 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton, FL 33496.

Tickets are now available and can be purchased online here or over the phone by calling 561-901-4743. A reception will follow the performance.

For anyone who wishes to send a message of gratitude or well-wishes to Miss Joan, you may place a Dedication Ad in the program for this show. The deadline for this is January 31st. Learn how, here.

Dedication Message in Love Affair Program to Joan Miller

Many talented performers are coming together for one night to honor Miss Joan Miller for her lifetime of dedication to her students, Palm Beach Ballet Center, and to the art of dance. If you know Joan personally, you know what a special impact she’s made on many lives.

Joan has touched so many lives, and we’d like for her to have the opportunity to hear from former dancers, members of the dance community, and families with messages of love and gratuity. If you’d like to send Miss Joan a message, you can place a dedication message in the Love Affair program. This is a very special way to let Joan know you care and appreciate her love and dedication.

Individuals or businesses may purchase a space. All proceeds are tax-deductible. The Dancer’s Alchemy is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

A Love Affair: An Evening of Dance to Honor Joan Miller will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7pm at Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School: 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton, FL 33496.

Space is limited so dedication messages will be included on a first come first served basis. The deadline for submission is January 31st.

Pricing and Sizes for Dedication Messages:

Full page ( 8″ x 4.5”): $90.00
1/2 page (4″ x 4.5”): $55.00

Design Specs:

Photos can be included and pictures must be a minimum 300 psi and in jpeg format.

Please note that dedication message will be formatted to accommodate as much available space as possible and will be up to the discretion of the program designer. Personalized layout designs will not be able to be included unless the design is part of a scanned image and will fit in the desired size.

No copyrighted images can be accepted unless written permission is granted by the initial photographer.

Payment Options:

You can submit your payment online securely via PayPal by clicking the button below OR you can mail or hand-deliver a check to The Dancer’s Alchemy 1203 Knuth Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33436. Checks should be made out to The Dancer’s Alchemy. Tax ID for The Dancer’s Alchemy is: 16-1620182. Program message payments are tax-deductible.

All artwork and your payment must be submitted NO LATER THAN January 31, 2016. You can either submit your request using the form below OR you can download, print, and complete this form and email it back to SDTRecitalProgram@gmail.com. Acceptable art work file size if using the form below is 1 MB (1048576 bytes).

Submit your artwork by completing the form below.

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Joan Miller, grande dame of Palm Beach County dance, faces Alzheimer’s

Ballet East to Perform at A Love Affair to Honor Joan Miller

The talented dancers at Ballet East based in West Palm Beach, Florida will take the stage to honor Palm Beach dance icon Miss Joan Miller Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7pm. Join us for A Love Affair: An Evening to Honor Joan Miller with Reception to Follow.

Joan Miller has made a tremendous impact on the dance community, in South Florida and abroad. 100% of ticket sales and donations will go toward her care during her life with Alzheimer’s.

Joan Miller, grande dame of Palm Beach County dance, faces Alzheimer’s

For more than 50 years, Joan Miller was the grande dame of dance in Palm Beach County. Through her Palm Beach Ballet Center, she trained thousands of dancers, including her “stars” who went on to the country’s premiere dance schools and companies, including Julliard, American Ballet Theat…

Order your tickets now to see Ballet East, along with many other talented groups, perform Saturday, February 27, 2016. Showtime is 7pm and a reception will follow performance.

Order tickets online or by calling 561-901-4743.

Assigned Orchestra: $35 in advance or $40 at the door.
Open Balcony: $30 in advance or $35 at the door

The Dancer’s Alchemy is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions to this event are tax-deductible. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation.

Harid Conservatory Soloist Anna Gonzalez to Perform at A Love Affair

Anna Gonzalez Black Swan Former Dancer’s Edge Company Member and current Harid Conservatory Soloist, Anna Gonzalez, will perform a ballet variation at A Love Affair: An Evening of Dance to Honor Joan Miller. Anna was presented with the Fred Lieberman Award for Excellence for 2015.

Anna trained with Miss Joan directly to help perfect her artistry. Tickets to this event are on sale now online or by calling 561-901-4743. Order your open balcony or assigned orchestra seating now to see Anna and many other talented dancers perform.