Meet Me at the Barre celebrates Friends of the Sarasota Ballet
Attendees enjoyed a cocktail hour and dinner at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
By
Niki Kottmann
| 9:59 p.m. October 17, 2016
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Friends of the Sarasota Ballet and other company supporters gathered at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, Oct. 17 to reconnect before season. The evening began with a cocktail hour in the lobby of the performing arts center, then moved to the auditorium where attendees were introduced to the company directors, trainees, apprentices and dancers as well as artistic, administrative and production staff.
After the introductions, Company Director Iain Webb surprised Ballet Master Pavel Fomin with a belated 75th birthday cake. Everyone then moved to the mezzanine for dinner and dessert.
Sarasota Ballet Board Chair Hillary Steele with Principal Dancer Victoria Hulland
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Membership Chair Laurie Fitch, David Nitschke, Treasurer Fran Nitschke and President Janice Kunkel
Director Iain Webb explains what role the trainees (standing behind him) play in the company.
Dick and Patricia Anderson
Lauren Walsh and Jennifer Gemmeke
Martha Harrison and Hermione Gilpin
Company Director Iain Webb surprises Ballet Master Pavel Fomin with a belated 75th birthday cake.
Dr. Barbara Maier and Tim Rhoades
Susan and Terry Romine with Pat Fennessey
Barbara Staton with Lou and Carolou Marquet
The company apprentices introduce themselves.
Carol Arscott, Pat Golemme and Marlene Kitchell
Bev Fisher, Martha Naismith, Virginia Tashian and Barbara Somma
Assorted brownies, cheesecake and other sweet bites were served for dessert.
Iris Bolwell and Susan Davidson
The entire company and staff listen as Friends of the Sarasota Ballet President Janice Kunkel addresses the crowd.
Gary Behnke and John Blue
Barbara Taliaferro-Potter, Bob Potter, Penelope Huneke and Katie Couchot
