Professional Ballet Company, State Touring Company of Florida
DANB is a professional ballet company that is State Touring Company and tours regionally, nationally and internationally. The Company performs in its home venue in Gainesville, Florida presenting 3 major productions along with several special programs for students in area schools. The Company members are awarding winning dancers from all over the world. Members of the Company teach for the Resident School, Pofahl Studios.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1966.
What is your primary product or service?
Professional ballet productions.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
DANB is a not for profit company with a board of directors. Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer grew up performing with the Company.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
DANB is a professional ballet company comprised of 13-15 award winning dancers from all over the world. Choreography - the dances that the audience/presenters see - are a blend of traditional, works created on the company and master choreographers such as Balanchine. As a small company, it tours quite easily. Its flexibility makes it attractive to small and large venues.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
The Company is based in Gainesville, FL.
Provide detailed directions to your location
The Resident School for DANB (Pofahl Studios) and home base is accessed: Exit I-75 at the Newberry Road exit heading east. Turn left on to 8th Ave. Continue east on 8th Ave until reaching NW 2nd Street. Turn L onto 2nd Street heading north. Cross 10 NW 10 Ave. Pofahl Studio will be on the left after crossing the bicycle path. It is a large yellow building on a tree lined lot. 14th Ave is the end of the property and you will have missed the parking lot.
What type of payments do you accept?
DANB sells tickets through the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - its primary performance venue.
Which areas do you service?
All
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
As a not for profit, DANB's board of directions. The Artistic Director/CEO is responsible for artistic elements and running of the Company.
What are your hours of operation?
Office: 8:30-2 PM
Studio: 9:30-3PM in additon to T-Th 7-10 PM and weekends.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That they valued or enjoyed the performance.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
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