Copious Notes
The journal of a Kentucky culture vulture
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May25
Soiree for ballet funds
Filed under: ballet, Central Kentucky Arts News, fundraising; Tagged as: Adalhi Aranda Corn, Bluegrass Youth Ballet, Summer Solstice SoireeComments Off
Director Adalhi Aranda-Corn talks to her dancers during Nutcracker rehearsal at the Bluegrass Youth Ballet in 2008. © Herald-Leader photo by Mark Ashley.
The Bluegrass Youth Ballet will host its inaugural Summer Solstice Soiree to raise funds to expand community outreach and tuition assistance programs for the school. The event, June 23 at Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Drive, will include live music by Alma Gitana, dinner by Dupree Catering and Events, a performance by BYB dancers, an auction and dancing.
The Bluegrass Youth Ballet, founded and directed by former Lexington Ballet and Kentucky Ballet Theatre dancer Adalhi Aranda Corn, is entering its 10th season.
Tickets for the Summer Solstice Soiree are $50 and available by emailing board@bluegrassyouthballet.org.



