Dear Nutcracker Families,

As we get closer to Nutcracker weekend, we are reaching out with an important request: on Giving Tuesday, December 2nd, please help us spread the word about supporting Bakersfield City Ballet.

BCB is Bakersfield’s pre-professional ballet company and the nonprofit organization that makes it possible for our dancers to perform with a live professional orchestra. Donations support BCB’s mission and the opportunities they provide for our dancers, including the tradition of bringing live music to Civic’s Nutcracker each year.

At this time we are still approximately $8,000 away from meeting this season’s fundraising goal. With your help sharing our donation link, we can reach it together.

https://givebutter.org/bcbgivingtuesday25

Ways you can help in just a few minutes:

• Post the donation link on your Instagram or other social media platforms. A simple photo of your dancer and the message below works perfectly.
• Text or e-mail the link to family and friends who love supporting your dancer and the arts.

Every share and every contribution helps BCB continue providing meaningful opportunities for our dancers and keeps The Nutcracker tradition alive in Bakersfield. Thank you for being part of this magical season and for supporting Bakersfield City Ballet.

Instagram caption option:

My dancer is performing in Civic Dance Center’s Nutcracker this year featuring Bakersfield City Ballet dancers. BCB is our pre-professional ballet company, and donations help support the programs and opportunities they provide for dancers, including the live orchestra that makes Nutcracker so magical. If you’d like to support BCB and this tradition, here is the link. Any amount helps and is appreciated. https://givebutter.org/bcbgivingtuesday25/

Shorter IG or Facebook option:

Support The Nutcracker Orchestra and the programs they provide for dancers by making a contribution to Bakersfield City Ballet. My dancer is so excited to perform this year. Donation link: https://givebutter.org/bcbgivingtuesday25/

Text message option:

Hi! We are helping Bakersfield City Ballet raise support for the programs and opportunities they provide dancers, like bringing the live orchestra to The Nutcracker. If you’d like to help, here is the donation link. Thank you so much! https://givebutter.org/bcbgivingtuesday25/

Your continued support means more than I can properly express.

Thank you,

Erica Ueberroth
Executive Artistic Director
Civic Dance Center

Artistic Director
Bakersfield City Ballet