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INTERNATIONAL BALLET
Assemblé Guild
The success of International Ballet is due in large part to generous individuals who volunteer their time and talents. The Assemblé Guild supports the mission of International Ballet by managing fundraising initiatives and events. Volunteer opportunities are listed below.
2025-2026 Officers
Crystal Boyd, Co-Chair*
Beira Brown, Co-Chair†
Laura Lane Louie, Secretary*
Heather Barcelona, Treasurer*
* Premier Member
† Friend of the Guild
2025-2026 Members:
Jennifer Almy*
Kerry Bannister†
Jeanne Bollinger*
Melissa Broach*
Catherine Carter*
Jennifer Coker†
Laura Cook
Cleo Crank*
Amber Dennard*
Theresa Edwards*
Gloriana Fetterolf†
Liz Glisson
Anete Haire
Christina Hanley*
Talesha Johnson†
Tamara King†
Angie Mozie*
Heather Nelson
Robin Otey*
Alexis Pasquarella
Bea Powell*
Jocelyn Renfrow†
Amy Reynolds*
Olga Romero
Cathy Roseveare
Anesha Rumble†
Sarah Shoemaker*
Lesa Simon†
Cindy Singleton†
Kristen Smith
Gratiela Staples*
Kendra Trabookis†
Kristen Welch†
Assemblé is a French word meaning brought together or joined. In ballet, an assemblé is a jump in which the dancer springs from one foot, brings the other foot to join it in the air, and then lands with both feet together.
Guild Benefits
Members Receive:
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20% discount on tickets to IB's 3 mainstage performances (For members with IB students: 30% off Peace Center shows)
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Special invitation to view rehearsals
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International Ballet merchandise gift
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Recognition in IB programs & on website
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Networking Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunties
International Ballet Support
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Assist with various projects
International Ballet Office Assistance
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Support IB administrators with various tasks in and around the IB offices.
Storytime Ballet
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Assist with costumes
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Setting up and helping the day of the performances
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Assist with any drawings or fundraisers
Scholarship Program
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Assist with audition registrations and administrative work
Volunteer Opportunities
Annual Children's Event
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Event planning
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Set-up and decorating
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Seek sponsorships
Annual Nutcracker Tea
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Event planning
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Set up and decorating
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Merchandise sales
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Seek sponsorships
Supporting Productions
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Providing backstage refreshments
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Merchandise sales at Peace Center
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Cast Party
Passport To Dance Annual Gala
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Event planning
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Set up and decorating
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Procuring items for Auctions
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Managing Silent Auction (digital & live)
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Assist with mailings and communications
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Seek sponsorships
Merchandise
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Work with IB Marketing Director to choose and sell IB branded merchandise
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Procure and organize merchandise for Nutcracker Tea sale
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Procure and organize merchandise for other events as needed
Costume Shop
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Inventory
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Sewing
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Organizing