Category: Silent Auction

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Applause Beyond the Stage

Swan Lake by VNB

L: Livan Gonzalez as Prince Siegfried and Nicole Ramirez as Odette R: Sierra Stipetich as Odile

The Hylton Performing Arts Center was the site of much activity and appreciation on Friday, March 20. The Virginia National Ballet staged their Swan Lake ballet with music by none other than Tchaikovsky.

I volunteered to manage the silent auction in the main lobby while the performance awed the audience in the theater. I heard loud applause, “Oohs and ahhs,” and a very long curtain call.

During intermission, I observed members of the audience emerge from the theater with smiles on their faces. When they visited the auction tables, I asked for their feedback. “It was amazing,” said one man. “This is my first ballet and now, I want to see more,” said another patron. A third guest shared that they drove from Danville, Virginia for this performance.

The silent auction was well attended and bidding seemed brisk.

With the auditorium doors closed, I heard a roar of applause and ovations. When the doors opened, the guests emerged happy and animated. Back at the auction tables, I asked more questions. One woman volunteered that she has watched the Moscow and Mariinsky Ballets and that performance was just as good, if not better.

The White Swan and the Black Swan emerged in full costumes. The squeals from their fans were loud and loving.

The Virginia National Ballet Benefit Silent Auction is live online until April 1. You can bid on jewelry, art, libations, adventures, services, and travel, among many other delightful items.

A few tickets for the March 28 performance at Capital One Hall are still available. This is an incredible opportunity to watch world-class ballet at very reasonable prices.

Congratulations to the company, the dancers, and staff!

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Silent Auction to Benefit Virginia National Ballet

Bidding is Open -Amazing Adventures and Items Await

The Virginia National Ballet’s online silent auction is now open, offering supporters a wonderful opportunity to help sustain the artistry and discipline that their professional ballet brings to our community.

The auction features a thoughtfully curated collection of items, from fine art and distinctive gifts to memorable experiences, all generously donated by friends and supporters of the company. Each bid contributes directly to the continued work of Virginia National Ballet and the dancers whose performances inspire audiences throughout Northern Virginia.

Silent auctions carry a particular appeal. You can browse, consider, and return again to see where the bidding stands. Sometimes the most delightful discoveries appear just when you least expect them.

If you enjoy the beauty of ballet, the dedication of its artists, and the cultural vitality it brings to our region, please take a moment to explore the offerings and place a bid.

Your participation helps ensure that Virginia National Ballet continues to flourish – both on the stage and within the community that supports it.

You will surely find something that speaks to you. Please join the bidding. Click here to begin your adventure.