OCTOBER 2006 - OVATION! INAUGURAL MEETING
Central West Ballet’s new guild of young professionals kicked off their
organization’s projects with a very special evening of live performances. Shown on that night was a Pas de Deux from the up coming ballet Nature’s Rite and a crowd pleaser entitled Strike up the Dance.

With the leaderships of Kate Griffin Mello and Angela Burge, Ovation!
has already acquired new members and is adding events through the year
to showcase the incredible artistry of our dancers. Ovation! invites
you to attend their future events. Ovation! is a great way to see
special live previews, films and unique dance numbers not normally seen
throughout our regular season.



SEPTEMBER 2006 - SWAN LAKE ACT II - ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
A prestigious new tradition, this year's Fundraiser raised the barre even higher at the beautiful home of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Endsley. Central West Ballet delivered a mesmerizing performance of Swan Lake's Second Act. Complete with an ethereal Midnight Blue setting, the event raised serious funds for Central West Ballet's future Seasons. Bravo to our Fundraiser Committee and our fantastic group of Volunteers!

JUNE 2006 - CWB PERFORMS AT DISNEYLAND
CWB traveled to Disneyland on a self propelled mini tour to the Happiest Place on Earth! Fundraising it all on their own, the dancers were accepted to the Disney Magic Music Days program and performed a brand new ballet, Nature’s Rite, which will be performed at Arts In Harmony in March 2007 at Johansen Auditorium.

APRIL 2006 - PETER & THE WOLF
CWB performed its new full-length ballet Peter & the Wolf to great acclaim at Modesto High School Auditorium. Choreographed by Jan Clark Fugit and René Daveluy and narrated by rock climbing legend Royal Robbins, the event was as spectacular as it was entertaining. A class act by himself, Royal Robbins brought the perfect voice to the story and blended with ease among the charismatic company performers.

APRIL 2006 - SALVATION ARMY FUNDRAISER
CWB is a major presenter for the Salvation Army’s Annual Fundraiser at the Endsley’s. Featured in the Modesto Bee, Central West Ballet was given highest commendations for its fantastic evening where guests enjoyed first class dinning and exquisite ballet performances. A preview of the new full-length ballet Peter & the Wolf was also performed to the delight of everyone.



MARCH 2006 - DAVELUY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS DANCE AWARD
René Daveluy received the prestigious Stanislaus Excellence in Dance Award, bringing recognition to his outstanding achievements in the community.



FESTIVE OVERTURE - 2006
Dedicated to Mrs. Ann Endsley for her outstanding fundraising contribution to Central West Ballet. Festive Overture is an exciting classical piece to Jacques Ibert’s music. A perfect opening for a superbly received repertory program.



FENCING CONCERTO - 2006
René Daveluy premieres his anticipated new work: Fencing Concerto. A stunning show piece in theatrical fencing, Fencing Concerto is a uniquely enthralling and progressive work and was previewed at Central West Ballet’s 2005 Fundraiser.



THE RED SHOES - 2005
In 2005, René Daveluy secures the rights to Brian Easdale’s original 1948 score for the film The Red Shoes from Warner. Daveluy then gathers the resources to fundraise the the cost of creating this new version of the one act classic.