Barb’s Centre for Dance surpasses half a million in donations

Barb’s Centre for Dance has announced their annual “Spirit of The Holidays, A Celebration of Dance” shows raised $46,097.65, all of which will be donated to local charitable organizations.

Every year, all proceeds from these shows are donated to area charitable organizations.

This year’s beneficiaries from the event are Rawhide Youth Services, Willow Tree Cornerstone Child Advocacy Center and Pillars.

Thanks to everyone’s generosity, additional donations were made to Paul’s Pantry and St. Joseph’s Food Program.

Barb’s Centre for Dance has now donated over $540,000 over the twenty-five (25) years presenting their holiday production.

The holiday dance programs featured original tap, jazz, lyrical and ballet works choreographed to traditional and contemporary holiday music.

Ballet 360 also presented a featured section of ‘The Nutcracker’.

Funds were raised through ticket sales, a silent auction, miracle minute fundraiser, bake sales and candy cane sales.

“Our dancers are passionate about performing on stage, especially when it benefits the community. The warmth and satisfaction of giving back is felt by everyone involved. We are overjoyed with the success of our holiday shows and the positive impact they had, and we’re eager to continue this tradition for years to come. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the amazing volunteers who helped make the weekend a success,” said Barb Cedergren, owner and director of Dance Instruction