Assemblé Guild

INTERNATIONAL BALLET

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

o Supporter of the Guild

2025-2026 Members:

Jennifer Almy*

Kerry Bannister†

Jeanne Bollinger*

Melissa Broach*

Catherine Carter*

Jennifer Coker†

Laura Cook

Cleo Crank*

Amber Dennard*

Jennifer Dixon*

Theresa Edwards*

Gloriana Fetterolf o

Lena Forster †

Susan Fuls

Liz Glisson

Anete Haire

Christina Hanley*

Julie Johnson

Talesha Johnson†

Tamara King†

Angie Mozie*

Heather Nelson

Robin Otey*

Emily Paluszak o

Alexis Pasquarella

Olga Pilichev*

Bea Powell*

Jocelyn Renfrow†

Amy Reynolds*

Olga Romero

Cathy Roseveare

Anesha Rumble†

Sarah Shoemaker*

Lesa Simon†

Cindy Singleton†

Kristen Smith

Gratiela Staples*

Kendra Trabookis†

Gina Volmuth

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:

Special invitation to view a rehearsal
International Ballet merchandise gift
Name Recognition in IB programs & on website
Networking opportunities
For active volunteers, 20% discount on tickets to IB's 3 mainstage performances

Volunteer Opportunties

International Ballet Support

Assist with various projects

International Ballet Office Assistance

Support IB administrators with various tasks in and around the IB offices.

Storytime Ballet

Assist with costumes
Setting up and helping the day of the performances
Assist with any drawings or fundraisers

Scholarship Program

Assist with audition registrations and administrative work

Volunteer Opportunities

Annual Children's Event

Event planning
Set-up and decorating
Seek sponsorships

Annual Nutcracker Tea

Event planning
Set up and decorating
Merchandise sales
Seek sponsorships

Supporting Productions

Providing backstage refreshments
Merchandise sales at Peace Center
Cast Party

Passport To Dance Annual Gala

Event planning
Set up and decorating
Procuring items for Auctions
Managing Silent Auction (digital & live)
Assist with mailings and communications
Seek sponsorships

Merchandise

Work with IB Marketing Director to choose and sell IB branded merchandise
Procure and organize merchandise for Nutcracker Tea sale
Procure and organize merchandise for other events as needed

Costume Shop

Inventory
Sewing
Organizing

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