Dear Civic Families,

We are so excited to share that Gala photos are now available! Thanks to the professional talent of our photographer, Lisa Wuertz, these images beautifully capture the artistry, emotion, and memories of this year’s performance.

https://bakersfielddancephotography.shootproof.com/civicgala2025

Lisa brings knot only professional expertise, but also a lifelong love of ballet to her photography. A former award-winning multimedia journalist with The Bakersfield Californian and KGET, Lisa has covered everything from community news to the arts and has been recognized by the Kern Press Club for her journalism. She fell in love with ballet as a child watching Civic productions, and today, as both a Civic parent and adult ballet student, she is passionate about preserving the magic of dance through her lens. In 2020, she attended the Pas De Deux dance photography conference and continues to hone her skills in this specialized field of photography. Her work is professional, artistic, and deeply personal–because she understands the heart behind every step on stage.

Don’t miss the chance to download and keep these beautiful memories of your dancer’s Gala performance.

With gratitude,

The Civic Dance Center Team