Friends of Sarasota Ballet kick off season with Meet Me at the Barre
The opening party gave attendees a primer on the excitement to come for the Sarasota Ballet's upcoming season.
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Observer Staff
| 8:35 a.m. October 12, 2023
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About 75 ballet lovers gathered to kick off the Sarasota Ballet's 2023-24 season and hear about all the performances and changes it has in store at the Friends of the Sarasota Ballet's annual Meet Me at the Barre event.
Held Oct. 9 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, the event featured a presentation by Director Iain Webb, who introduced this season's dancers and staff.
After hearing about the upcoming season, supporters gathered outdoors for some refreshments by Morton's Market.
Paula Ball, Sue Stokes, and President of The Friends, Pat Goemme
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Sandra DeFeo, Laura Feder, Zerve Sodervick, Jane Reed
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Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb
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Sarasota Ballet dancers and staff welcome Friends of the Sarasota Ballet to their Meet Me at the Barre season kickoff.
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Costumes on display
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Zerbe Sodervick, Pat Goemm
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Dominik Poblovki, Jean Volpe
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Barbara Hopton, Carol Von Almes, Carol Arscott, Melissa McCoy, Catrina Hensel
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Seated are volunteers Beth Ferguson, Elaine Foster, Phylliis Myers. Standing is Development Associate, Amy Wensley
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Lynda and Fred Doery
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Peter and Patricia Laughlin with Natalie and Andrew Tanner
