Lakeside Friends of the Ballet de Jalisco – the state’s only professional ballet company – are hosting a special fundraiser for the group Saturday, January 28, noon-3 p.m. at the home of Suzanne Salimbene, Calle Independencia 49 (corner of Cinco de Febrero) in Ajijic.
This is your chance to meet the company’s dancers, who perform to sold-out audiences at the Degollado Theater and on tour. Proceeds from the 350-peso entrance fee, including tasty snacks and wine, all go directly to the dance troupe via the director of the ballet to purchase toe shoes.
You’ll see how a dancer breaks in a new pair of toe shoes and learn just why they wear out so fast. A professional ballet dancer can go through a pair of these specialized shoes each week, and they cost up to 2,000 pesos a pair.
The event will include a raffle and silent auction – items include performance and rehearsal tickets and a special lunch in Guadalajara with the creators of a new ballet that will have its world premier at the Degollado later this season.
RSVP to Salimbene by January 24 at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (376) 108-1621.