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The Sarasota Ballet stays on pointe with helping students

The On Pointe Luncheon was hosted March 11 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 3:35 p.m. March 11, 2019
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The On Pointe Luncheon March 11 at Michael's On East was held to help the Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) program.Ā 

The program helps students grades 3rd through high school seniorsĀ who are at risk for dropping out of school. The program is currently in its 10th year and was founded by Jean Weidner Goldstein.

Director of Education & PrincipalĀ Christopher Hird started the program off with aĀ welcome. After a video presentation, the DNG students performed a dance number for the attendees.Ā 

Kate Honea, Education Director Christopher Hird and DNG Program Director Lisa Townsend
Kate Honea, Education Director Christopher Hird and DNG Program Director Lisa Townsend
Donna Koffman and Clara Reynardus de Villanueva
Donna Koffman and Clara Reynardus de Villanueva
Susan M. Larson, Donna Maytham and Sarah Skebba
Susan M. Larson, Donna Maytham and Sarah Skebba
Chad Morrison and Lynda Doery
Chad Morrison and Lynda Doery
Dick Johnson and Katherine Martucci
Dick Johnson and Katherine Martucci
The DNG students made the centerpieces with origami artist Kuniko Yamamoto
The DNG students made the centerpieces with origami artist Kuniko Yamamoto
Jan Sirota and Fred Doery
Jan Sirota and Fred Doery
Barbara Jacob, Donna Mateer, Sue Gordon and Pat Klugherz
Barbara Jacob, Donna Mateer, Sue Gordon and Pat Klugherz
Maureen St. Onge, Molly Jackson, Roxie Jerde, Audrey Robbins and Leslie Jones
Maureen St. Onge, Molly Jackson, Roxie Jerde, Audrey Robbins and Leslie Jones
A dessert cup was on the tables before guests arrived.
A dessert cup was on the tables before guests arrived.
The On Pointe Luncheon was held at Michael's On East.
The On Pointe Luncheon was held at Michael's On East.
Anna Roberts and Debbie Griffin
Anna Roberts and Debbie Griffin
A summer salad was served for lunch.
A summer salad was served for lunch.
Bob Griffiths and Carol Lackey
Bob Griffiths and Carol Lackey
Director Iain Webb and Education Director Christopher Hird
Director Iain Webb and Education Director Christopher Hird
The origami was made by Kuniko Yamamoto and the DNG students
The origami was made by Kuniko Yamamoto and the DNG students

 

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