Cygnet Society of Tulsa Ballet
Mission
The Cygnet Society of Tulsa Ballet is an educational outreach program specifically created for eighth grade girls. The program is designed to offer young ladies the privilege of experiencing an insider's view of the art. It is our goal for each girl to have fun, build confidence, make new friends, and instill a life-long appreciation of the ballet.
The Cygnet Society name was inspired by one of nature's most elegant creatures and ballet's most traditional symbols - the Swan. Young swans are officially called cygnets. Within a year or so of their birth, the downy gray cygnet is transformed into a majestic bird renowned for its breathtaking beauty and grace. We hope to provide our Cygnets with a fun-filled year of activities and education as they make this important journey in life.
Activities
The highlight of The Cygnet Society program will be the on-stage presentation of these young ladies before the curtain rises on Tulsa Ballet's production of "Evolution" on Sunday, April 1, 2007 at the Performing Arts Center . Following this presentation performance, The Cygnet Society members and their families will be invited to a gala reception in their honor. During the months preceding the presentation, the girls will interact with each other at workshops and parties planned for their enjoyment as well as education.
Membership
The Cygnet Society membership fee is $1600. This includes a $600 tax deduction and may be paid in three (3) payments.
- $600 due on September 1, 2006
- $500 due on November 1, 2006
- $500 (final payment) due on February 1, 2006
Membership Benefits
- One season ticket for each girl to attend all four 2006-2007 Tulsa Ballet SATURDAY evening productions (excluding The Nutcracker)
- Educational workshops (stage makeup, scenery design, costumes)
- Special family rate for single SUNDAY performances (excluding Orchestra 1, Golden Circle & The Nutcracker)
- Formal presentation of The Cygnet Society members on stage at the Performing Arts Center prior to the spring performance of "Evolution", April 1, 2007
- Presentation dress from SAKS Fifth Avenue & slippers
- Professional portrait from McCormack's Studio
- Sterling silver "Cygnet" jewelry
- Official Cygnet Scrapbook
- Gala Reception for Cygnets and their families following formal presentation
- An insider's view of a world-class ballet company
- Interaction with professionals in the dance world; Artistic Director, Ballet Mistress; Production Manager; Music Director; and Professional Dancers
- Other exciting surprises!
Applauded by audiences and critics alike from across the country, Tulsa Ballet enjoys a rich heritage built on the vision of its founders nearly 50 years ago. The Company, under the masterful artistic direction of Marcello Angelini , is respected nation-wide for its aesthetic and technical brilliance. Tulsa Ballet is a treasure that offers Tulsa and the surrounding region world-class performances by carefully selected dancers from all over the globe. Your daughter's participation in The Cygnet Society will support Tulsa Ballet and, on a personal level, will provide her with an enriching year of education and entertainment that we are certain will inspire her to a life-long love of the beautiful art of ballet.
For more information about The Cygnet Society you may call 918.749.6030 and speak with a Development associate.