First Step family members and friends are invited to attend the final dress rehearsal of Boca Ballet Theatre s production of The Nutcracker , in November 2001, as our guests, as well as complimentary tickets and transportation to our spring production. Most at-risk children and their parents do not have the financial resources to enroll in any enrichment activities outside of school. Boca Ballet s First Step program accomplishes these goals. The dance student learns that dance is a way to create meaning and to communicate. Students of dance apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills.
Dance demonstrates the benefits of healthful living.
The young dancer is also exposed to dance in various cultures and historical periods, which promotes understanding and tolerance for people from all walks of life. The Boca Ballet Theatre First Step Program is a wonderful way to reach young people and guide them to be better citizens through discipline, increased self-esteem, and respect for authority figures. Periodically, Boca Ballet Theatre provides full-production performances for the community. A full-production performance of The Nutcracker will be given for the Palm Beach County School system. Additional details will be available at a later date.