Marblehead, MA -- The Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB) invites the public to celebrate the holidays with the school throughout December. Join the Marblehead School of Ballet in Marblehead's annual holiday parade, attend The Big Screen’s showing of Royal Ballet’s “Les Patineurs”, find a special gift at the Marblehead School of Ballet’s store, or donate to the Marblehead School of Ballet and the North Shore Civic Ballet’s fifth annual winter coat and pajama drive to help our neighbors in need.

Christmas Walk Parade

Get into the holiday spirit and join the Marblehead School of Ballet in Marblehead’s annual Christmas Walk Parade. On Saturday, December 7, attend the parade at 11:45 a.m. in Marblehead and participate with the school or watch students, family, and friends march. For further information, contact MSB at 781-631-6262.

Ballet on the Big Screen Presents “Les Patineurs” (The Skaters)
 
Marblehead School of Ballet presents on Sunday, December 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. the last show in The Big Screen series, Royal Ballet’s “Les Patineurs” (The Skaters) and other works created by choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton, at the studio located at 115 Pleasant Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts. In 1937, Ashton choreographed this work for Royal Ballet’s predecessor, the Vic-Wells Ballet, in England. Set on a frozen pond, couples and groups of friends skate throughout the afternoon. Watch the dancers perform Constant Lambert’s setting of Giacomo Meyerbeer’s brilliant music. This work is the perfect piece to get into the holiday spirit.

Dancers, dance aficionados, friends, and families are welcome to attend the program. Join MSB’s director, Paul K. Shiff, in a discussion about Ashton’s ballets. Admission is $10 per person. To attend the program, register in advance online at bit.ly/MSBClassSchedule, contact [email protected] or call 781-631-6262.

Holiday Shopping

During December, celebrate the holidays and go shopping at the Marblehead School of Ballet. Purchase apparel for all ages, homeware, accessories, or drinkware in the school's online store at https://msb-ballet.creator-spring.com and receive 10 % off the total order only during the month of December. Be sure to use promo code HOLIDAY24 at checkout to receive the special discount.

This season, remember a loved one with a memorable experience – the gift of dance. Give a Marblehead School of Ballet gift certificate for tuition, future classes, drop-ins, or private lessons. Gift certificates may be purchased here http://bit.ly/MSBgiftcertificates.

For a class schedule, information about customized private lessons and other details, call 781-631-6262, send an e-mail to [email protected] or visit the organization's website, www.marbleheadschoolofballet.com.

Donate to the Annual Winter Coat and Pajama Drive

During this season of giving, the Marblehead School of Ballet and the North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB) are holding their fifth annual drive for winter coats and pajamas to help our neighbors. The drive runs now through December 14. The coats will be given to Anton's Cleaners to clean and afterward, they will be donated to Coats for Kids and Families Partners Distribution Network. New pajamas are also being collected for children, 0 to six years of age, which will be given to Lynn Economic Opportunity.

Donations of new or gently used warm winter coats for children and adults, without broken zippers, rips, tears, or stains are needed. Anton’s Cleaners will clean the coats free-of-charge. The cleaned garments will be distributed through the Coats for Kids and Families Partners Distribution Network to a range of organizations, including Massachusetts Community Action Programs, Salvation Army, Women’s Lunch Place, DCF, and Catholic Charities.

The new pajamas will be given to Lynn Economic Opportunity, a nonprofit in Lynn, Massachusetts to give to children in need. This agency is one of the largest providers of early education and care in southern Essex County, working with children and families.

Bring your winter coats or pajamas to the dance studio, located at 115 Pleasant Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Supporters of the drive must contact the school first at 781-631-6262 or e-mail [email protected] to arrange a date and time to drop off donations.

About Marblehead School of Ballet

Celebrating its 53rd year, the Marblehead School of Ballet, founded in 1971 by Paula K. Shiff, has earned a wide reputation for the excellence of its training and integrity of purpose. Classical ballet forms the core of teaching with particular emphasis on correct alignment and development of strength and agility. The sheer pleasure of dance and music is always central to the classroom experience.

The basic graded program for children includes classes in ballet technique with advanced work in repertoire and pointe. The school also offers classes for young children in creative movement and pre-ballet. A full range of adult classes is offered.

The MSB is home to the North Shore Civic Ballet Company (NSCB). The NSCB gives concert performances and a variety of educational programs for schools; all are suitable for different age groups and levels of development.

For further information, call 781-631-6262, send an e-mail to [email protected] or visit www.marbleheadschoolofballet.com. Follow the MSB and the North Shore Civic Ballet on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSB_ballet.