Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Perfect Holiday Gift Ideas for Friends & Family

Yes, the holiday season has officially arrived and we bet you are searching for the perfect gift for your friends and family. From the gift cards to electronics, the holiday gift giving list can be endless! So to make your search a bit easier, we gathered some unique gift ideas to delight those you care about this holiday season.

#1 Tickets to Central Florida Ballet's The Nutcracker
The Central Florida Ballet brings The Nutcracker to life each year at the Orange County Convention Center. This unique production offers mini-pyrotechnic explosions, aerial acrobatics, and fiber optic special effects, unlike any other in the area. Bring awe and delight to every member of your family with this Nutcracker production which has been nationally featured by CNN, USA Today, and ABC News.



Price: Tickets range from $10-80.  
How to Buy: Buy online at http://www.centralfloridaballet.com/ or call the Box Office at 407.849.9948. Performances will be held Saturday, December 22 at 7:30pm or Sunday, December 23 at 2pm.
Best part: Wonderful memories to remember for years to come! An experience at the Central Florida Ballet's Nutcracker is unlike anything else.


#2 Nutcracker Holiday Brunch at the Peabody Hotel
The Peabody Orlando and Central Florida Ballet present an interactive brunch experience, on Sunday, December 23 from 11:30am-1:30pm, featuring the cast from the acclaimed performance of The Nutcracker. Brunch guests will have the opportunity to meet the cast and take photos while experiencing the hotel’s renowned cuisine before attending the Central Florida Ballet's The Nutcracker. Brunch guests will receive 25 percent off matinee tickets to The Nutcracker performance on Saturday, December 23.


Brunch Pricing: $35 Adults, $18 children under the age of 12 (Reservations are required)
How to Buy: Call 407.849.9948 for brunch and performance tickets. For Brunch only, please call 407.345.4570. 
Best part: Delicious food, catching up with friends & family, and meeting characters from the Central Florida Ballet's The Nutcracker up-close! 


# 3 Nutcracker Boutique Gift Shop
The Nutcracker Boutique is held in the lobby right beside the Linda Chapin Theater and is open 45 minutes before each performance, during intermission, and directly after the performance. The search is on for your most-wanted item, which makes a great souvenir from the show.


Price: $5-40 an assortment of items will be offered 
How to buy: The Nutcracker boutique will be held in the lobby right beside the Linda Chapin Theater before, during, and after the performances on Saturday, December 22 and Sunday, December 23.  
Best part: From wooden Nutcrackers to delicate ornaments to exquisite jewelry, the Nutcracker boutique is sure to bring great stocking stuffers!


#4 Nutcracker Silent Auction
Discover and battle Nutcracker style for the best gifts - vacation getaways, massages, jewelry, paintings, and much more. Your generosity benefits the Central Florida Ballet's 2012/13 Season and the unique gift will bring sheer delight to your recipient.



Price: $10-1,500
How to buy: The Silent Auction will be held in the lobby right beside the Linda Chapin Theater on Saturday, December 22 from 6:30-7:30pm and Sunday, December 23 from 1-2pm. 
Best part: Finding the perfect gift for your loved one and generously supporting the Central Florida Ballet's 2012/13 Season at the same time! It's a win-win!


#5 Adult Class Card to the Central Florida Ballet's Academy
Ballet is not just for The Nutcracker. Share the joy of dance with your friends after the holiday season with an adult class card to the Central Florida Ballet's Academy. Adult classes are offered for Beginners to Advanced.


Price: $36 for 4 classes, $48 for 6 classes, or $90 for 12 classes (Each class card is valid for one month from the date issued)
How to buy: Please call the Central Florida Ballet Academy at 407.849.9942. Click here for the Adult class schedule.
Best part: Keep ballet coming all year long. 


For more information on the Central Florida Ballet, please visit http://www.centralfloridaballet.com or call 407.849.9948.

Monday, November 5, 2012

CFB Teacher Competes on Jeopardy! (Airing Nov 12)


The Central Florida Ballet is pleased to announce our very own Tina Baybay-Bykov will compete on the national game show: JEOPARDY! (airing November 12).

About Mrs. Tina Baybay-Bykov: A guest instructor of the Central Florida Ballet, she most recently taught Advanced Ballet and Dance History during the Academy's 2012 Summer Program. She currently teaches advanced placement European history and world history at Boone High School in Orlando, Florida and is also the wife of CFB's Artistic Director, Vladimir Bykov

About her Experience: She was selected to compete after taking an online test, followed by in-person auditions, another test, a mock game and an interview. She had been trying to land a spot on the show for three years. After learning she was selected, she practiced daily by watching Jeopardy (using a pen as a clicker) and was also quizzed by family and friends.

Baybay-Bykov traveled to Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California to tape the tournament on October 1st and 2nd. She is one of 15 educators nationwide selected to compete in the 3rd annual Teacher Tournament episodes.

 

What was her reaction when she found out she was selected?  “I got the phone call inviting me to compete on the first day of OCPS pre-planning and was overjoyed."

What happens if she wins the $100,000 prize? 
“My students are asking if I win if I’ll quit,” she said. “Why would I do that? I love teaching, I like working with teenagers.” 

"Jeopardy!” airs at 7 weeknights on WFTV-Channel 9. 

Tune in on November 12th to see Baybay-Bykov compete.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Nutcracker Countdown: Days to Go!

The countdown is officially underway for The Central Florida Ballet's Nutcracker, one of the most popular nationwide, and taking center stage in the greater Orlando area!


About CFB's The Nutcracker

Saturday, Dec. 22 at 7:30pm | Sunday, Dec. 23 at 2pm

Linda Chapin Theater in the OCCC

The Central Florida Ballet's Nutcracker production has become known as one of the “most entertaining” nationwide. Taking a hint from area theme parks, the Central Florida Ballet uses unique aerial acrobatics, thrilling pyrotechnics, and special effect fiber optics to delight audience-goers. This internationally acclaimed production has taken the national spotlight with attention from ABC Nightline News, USA Today, CNN, and the Wall Street Journal. Be sure to join us for this must-see event! Watch a Video Preview.

Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.centralfloridaballet.com/ or by calling the Box Office at 407.849.9948. 

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