We are delighted to announce one of the biggest moments in BNC history…

We've been named 25 to Watch for 2009 by Dance Magazine!

Every January, Dance Magazine names the nation's leading young dancers, choreographers, dance companies and trends in dance. This list of "who's hot" is one of the biggest honors any dance company can receive, and BNC is the first honoree EVER in Colorado!

Thank you to all of our supporters, patrons and friends who have been a part of our growth and success. We share this honor with all of you!

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BNC was just named 25 to Watch … what now?

PARTY!

To celebrate this great honor and the attention it will bring to Denver, BNC is partnering with Alice 105.9 and the Jet Hotel to throw a huge party downtown.

Celebration Date & Location:
Tuesday, January 13
7:00 – 10:00pm
Jet Hotel, 1612 Wazee, Denver

Cost:
Free admission

Includes:
Drink specials
Dancing
A great house DJ
Prizes

Sponsors:
Hosted by Alice 105.9 and Mikey from the Alice Morning Show
Jet Hotel
nine75 restaurant
Effen vodka
Perrier Jouet champagne

Attire:
Cocktail or hot jeans



What is Dance Magazine?
Dance Magazine is a major American trade publication for dance. It has been published since 1927, and covers modern dance and ballet, along with a calendar of upcoming events and reviews of prominent performances around the country.

What is 25 to Watch?
25 to Watch is an annual list published by Dance Magazine, naming the nation's leading young dancers, choreographers and dance companies, as well as trends in dance. This list of "who's hot" is printed in the January issue of the magazine each year and is eagerly awaited by the dance industry and fans. This year's magazine is scheduled to hit newsstands on December 18.

Ballet Nouveau Colorado is the first honoree (individual or organization) in Colorado to be named to this prestigious list. BNC joins Associate Artistic Director, Dawn Fay who was named to the list in 2007 while a dancer with Ballet Memphis. For a complete listing of the 25 to Watch honorees since 2001, please click here.

"Being recognized by the nation's leading dance publication gives us great pride and is a tribute to the passion of every individual at BNC. We are very blessed to have had so many wonderful successes over the past year, and it is a particularly special honor to be included among such a select group of individuals and organizations." – Garrett Ammon (Artistic Director)

"Through our work, the partnerships we forge, and the opportunities we create, our vision is to make Denver a national focal point for dance. This honor has great meaning not only to BNC, but to our entire community." – Lissy Garrison (Executive Director)