ABOUT: History

History of Corpus Christi Concert Ballet:

Evie Pena-Shives and Willie Shives in "The Nutcracker" Corpus Christi Concert Ballet (CCCB) was chartered as a nonprofit organization in 1976 under the direction of Nancy Sulik. For more than 25 years this regional company has provided many seasons of diverse classical ballet and contemporary dance productions and educational programs for the Coastal Bend of Texas.

Leila Belian in "The Nutcracker" Combining the talents of guest artists and regional dancers, CCCB has presented classics such as its annual The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, as well as many contemporary work including Carmen, The Red Shoes, Esmerelda, and Alice's Adventures. Concert ballet's repertoire features original works by many of today's most talented choreographers.

Susan Lawrence in "The Nutcracker" This regional company continues to play an active role in the growth of the arts in education in South Texas. CCCB has expanded its educational objective through several Educational Outreach Programs including the Student Performing Arts Series (SPAS), the Encore Program, Pique Shows, Dance and Rhythm Training (DART), Artists-in-Residency (AIR),and Early Childhood Music and Movement.

Melissa Glouchkova and Vlad Glouchkov as the Arabians in "The Nutcracker" The Dance Initiative Project: Bailando al Aire Libre/Dancin in the Park was begun in Spring 2000. These two free performances produced at the Cole Park Amphitheater in September provides exposure to many diverse forms of dance by area and local dance companies and ensembles. Bailando provides families with culturally entertaining programs in a beautiful outdoor setting. This project was repeated in September 2001 with audiences totaling over 2,500. These stimulating performances introduce dance forms to many people who have never experienced any live performances.

Nicholas Young in "The Nutcracker" In June 2000 CCCB has been invited to participate in the Tanzsommer Dance Festival in Austria. The company will perform for children in St. Johann and also in Vienna.

We are truly living our motto "We're Building Tomorrow's Audiences Today" on a local and international scale!

Together with our sponsors Del Mar College and the Del Mar College Foundation we have contributed much to the growth of the arts in education by making live cultural programs available to our community. We are very grateful for the support and continuous interest of the President of Del Mar College and the Administration.

With the continued support of our dancers, staff, volunteers, sponsors, and contributors, Corpus Christi Concert Ballet hopes to provide at least another 25 years of service to the arts and South Texas.

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