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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.

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.

Love Affair Keynote Speaker Announced

The internationally acclaimed former New York City Ballet dancer and ballet photographer Steven Caras will join A Love Affair – An Evening to Honor Joan Miller as Keynote Speaker.

Steven Caras with NYCB, Tschaikovsky Suite No. 3, early 1970's, Susan Pillae in foreground, photograph by Costas *Choreography depicted in this image is copyrighted by The George Balanchine Trust — CARAS with NYCB, Tschaikovsky Suite No. 3*, early 1970’s, Susan Pillae in foreground Photo: Costas
*Choreography depicted in this image is copyrighted by The George Balanchine Trust

Steven Caras’ life in the arts began as a dancer with the New York City Ballet. For fourteen years under the leadership of its founder, the legendary George Balanchine, he would dance worldwide in numerous masterpiece works choreographed by Balanchine in addition to being featured in many Jerome Robbins ballets.

Steven Caras Photographer — Photo: Jacek Gancarz

During this inspirational time, Steven Caras was also encouraged and mentored as a photographer by Mr. Balanchine whose support led Caras to a luminous second career as one of the most revered image makers of dance in history. His body of work–in access of 120,000 photographs–is today considered to be one of the most valuable and historically significant dance photography collections of all time.

Steven Caras at The Breakers — Photo: Jacek Gancarz

In the early 1990’s, Caras spent several years as ballet master and company photographer with Miami City Ballet prior to becoming their director of development for the organization’s northern, tri-county operation. From 2008 through 2010, Caras returned to Palm Beach County where he served for two years as Palm Beach Dramaworks’ first director of development.

Steven Caras Teaching Ballet — Photo: Sarah Hoeppner

Today, Steven Caras is very active in his travels as a keynote speaker, arts consultant, independent producer and guest teacher, but he also plays a critical role in Palm Beach County philanthropy as a trustee on a private foundation along with his work as the founding chairman of two local charities–The Randolph A. Frank Prize for the Performing Arts and College Drive. He is the recipient of the 2014 Career Transition for Dancers “Heart & Soul” award, presented to him at the organization’s annual Palm Beach fund raiser by Broadway legend Chita Rivera.

The PBS documentary, Steven Caras: See Them Dance, is a tribute to Caras’ accomplishments with a special emphasis on the artistry and magnitude of his photographic collection. The film has aired on multiple PBS stations nationwide, garnering two major honors: a 2012 Emmy Award in the category of Arts and Entertainment and the Grand Remi Award for ‘Best Television Film of 2012’ at the 45th Annual Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival.

A Love Affair will be held Saturday, February 27th at 7pm with reception to follow at Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School at 5100 Jog Road Boca Raton, FL 33496.

Group and individual tickets are on sale now and are tax-deductible. All proceeds will go toward the legendary Joan Miller’s care as she battles Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more about this event and Joan Miller here.

Feature Article on Miss Joan Miller

Earlier this year, Barbara Marshall published a fabulous feature article in The Palm Beach Post about Miss Joan Miller. If you haven’t yet checked it out, you can read it here.

We are hosting an Evening of Dance with Reception to follow to honor Miss Joan Miller February 27, 2016 at 7pm Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School. All proceeds will go toward her care as she battles Alzheimer’s disease. Come show Miss Joan your gratitude and enjoy an amazing performance.

Performers include: Jill Niklaus, The Dancers Space, 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, a soloist from The Harid Conservatory, The Dancer’s Edge Company, and Ryan Redmond.

Tickets are on sale now or make a tax-deductible donation.

5100 Jog Road Boca Raton, Fl 33496

Love Affair Tickets – Now On Sale!

Tickets for the 2016 A Love Affair are on sale now! Group tickets, in addition to individual tickets, are available.

This year’s benefit performance is in tribute of Ms. Joan Miller. Proceeds will provide for her medical needs and care as she battles Alzheimer’s Disease. The Dancer’s Edge Company and many of Ms. Joan’s past students and their dance companies will perform for a spectacular evening of dance! A reception follows the performance.

E. Joan Miller was Owner and Director of The Palm Beach Ballet Center for over 50 years. A pillar in the dance world, Joan produced countless professionals who went on to careers on Broadway, in movies, soloists in major ballet and modern companies, choreographers, owners of dance schools, and directors and teachers of arts schools and college programs. The thousands of dancers’ lives impacted by this remarkable lady, teacher, and artist span across the United States and abroad to Europe and South America.

Her selfless life was dedicated to dance, her students, and animals. All were regarded as the center of her world. She inspired her students to seek their art form at nothing less than a high level of excellence. She was regarded as a teacher, 2nd mother, task master, philanthropist, mentor, and dear friend by those lucky enough to experience her magic and love of dance. Her gifts to us have been invaluable and deserving of reciprocation.

Be a part of giving back to this “Dame of Dance Life” by celebrating over half a century of her undying commitment. The memories of Miss Joan and the Palm Beach Ballet Center will be remembered in the hearts of dancers and passed on to generations for years to come. Attend The Love Affair in homage to Joan’s exceptional service or donate to help in the next steps of her life as she battles with Alzheimer’s Disease and is in need of medical care.

If you are unable to join us, you can still make a tax-dedictible donation to benefit this cause here.