North Shore Civic Ballet Prepares for Annual Holiday Auction

While fall may be here, the North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) is getting ready for its annual holiday auction. The nonprofit dance company needs the public's help to train the next generation of dancers in the North Shore region.

The dance company is seeking donations now of gift cards and gift certificates for a range of services and products in the auction and inviting volunteers to get involved and participate in a number of ways. Proceeds raised from the auction will be used to support new choreography, costuming, scholarships, special educational projects, and other required dance equipment and resources in the North Shore region.

"Ballet is a traditional art form passed from one generation to the next. The holiday auction raises funds for scholarships, equipment and resources that up- and coming-dancers need to learn this art form. With the public's involvement, support, and contributions to the holiday auction, we look forward to training the next generation of dancers in this region," said Paula K. Shiff, Artistic Director, NSCB.

Individuals and businesses are invited to donate gift certificates or gift cards for hotel stays, restaurants, spas, retail stores, car detailing, massages, photography, craft items, luxury services and more. Other suggestions are tickets to sports events, concerts, performances, theatres, excursions, museums and additional unique experiences.

A contribution of an item to the auction benefits the buyer and the donor. Retail establishments will get wide exposure. For example, artisans making jewelry or wearable art will also benefit from having their work shown on the auction site. All items for sale will be professionally photographed and displayed on the site. Services and gift certificates will be generously described.

Donations may be dropped off at the NSCB's home at the Marblehead School of Ballet, 115 Pleasant Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts or call 781-631-6262 to schedule a pick-up.

Volunteers are welcome to get involved in the auction with their time and talent. They can support the art of dance procuring gift cards and gift certificates, developing and distributing flyers about the auction, and other activities. For more information about volunteer opportunities available with the auction and other ways to participate, contact the ballet company at 781-631-6262.

Bidders will find a range of items to purchase such as weekend getaways, spa treatments, restaurant gift certificates, jewelry, theatre tickets and much more just in time for the holidays.

The online auction officially launches for bids Friday, November 20 on at Bidding for Good, www.biddingforgood.com/ballet, and continues through Monday, December 14, 2015. Before the launch date, items may be previewed only.

Financial contributions are also welcome and may be made directly to the ballet company. The NCSB is a 501 (c) 3 organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible as permissible by law.

For more information about the North Shore Civic Ballet, the auction, and volunteer opportunities, call 781-631-6262 or visit the organization online at http://www.havetodance.com/marblehead.

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