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ON THE HORIZON
Elite Conservatory Program – Heading to YAGP FINALS in Houston, Texas!
We are thrilled to announce that members of our Elite Conservatory Program will be representing Coastal Dance Centre at the Youth America Grand Prix International Finals in Houston this May.
We are incredibly proud to share that the following ensemble works will all be featured on the international stage:
“Baiao Destemperado” – choreographed by Mr. Shimon Ito (3rd Place, Small Ensembles Category),
“Alas” – choreographed by Ms. Irene Rodriguez, (Top 12 – Large Ensembles Category),
“Jekyll” – choreographed by Ms. Holly Feliton, (Top 12 – Large Ensembles Category), and
“Revelry” – choreographed by Ms. Karen Mata (Top 12 – Large Ensembles Category).
This achievement reflects months—indeed years—of disciplined training, artistic growth, and unwavering commitment. To have multiple ensembles invited to the Finals is a remarkable honor, and we could not be more proud of these young artists as they prepare to represent Coastal Dance Centre on an international stage.
Support Our Dancers on Their Journey to Houston
This May, our Elite Conservatory Program dancers will represent Coastal Dance Centre at the Youth America Grand PrixInternational Finals in Houston—an extraordinary honor earned through years of dedication, discipline, and artistry.
These are your friends, classmates, your teammates—our dancers. They carry with them not only their own dreams, but the spirit and excellence of our entire Coastal Dance Centre community.
Participation in the YAGP Finals is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—but it also comes with significant expenses, including travel, accommodations, and competition fees.
Our Goal
Help us raise $5,000 by May 10th
How You Can Make a Direct Impact
We invite our dance families to come together in support of these remarkable young artists:
• $25 – Helps provide meals during the week
• $50–$100 – Supports rehearsal and preparation costs
•$250+ – Contributes directly to travel and accommodations
Every contribution—at any level—makes a meaningful and immediate difference.
Donate here: https://coastalythballet.securepayments.cardpointe.com
CYBT is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Community Recognition
As a token of our gratitude, all supporting families will be recognized in the Spring Festival of Dance souvenir program book.
Your support is more than a donation—it is a powerful message to these dancers that their hard work, dedication, and dreams matter.
Thank you for standing with us as they take this exciting step onto the international stage.
CYBT’s most important asset is its dedicated and talented pool of young dancers. One of the challenges that CYBT continually face is the financial support needed for these dancers who train for an average of 30+ hours per week, which cost their families approximately $550 per month (and that is not yet including the cost of pointe shoes; these dancers can go through at least two to three pairs of pointe shoes per month). Much of the training and individual coaching of these dedicated dancers have been given from the heart by both the directors, Ms. Liza and Ms. Karen.
Would you please consider supporting these dancers?
Your contributions to the CYBT Dancer Support Fund will help to develop, train, and sustain these remarkable dancers at every stage of their training and for some of them, future career prospects. Your support for their training is crucial to the success of Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre and Coastal Dance Centre programs. It is changing and making a difference in the lives of these children. We extend our gratitude to the
generous supporters who have extended financial support and continue to support and allow for these dancers to develop as beautiful dancers and be confident individuals, as well as developing a strong dance program that our community can be proud of.
If your family or business would like to assist us with building the CYBT Dancer Support Fund, we would be most grateful. Your generous support will help secure the financial viability of Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre and will ensure that we continue to present future generations in our community with high caliber dance training and performance opportunities.
Donations are tax-deductible as allowable by law.
HOW TO SEND A GIFT
There are a few ways that you can send a gift to support Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre:
Donate Online
Donations are tax-deductible as allowable by law.
HOW TO SEND A GIFT
There are a few ways that you can send a gift to support Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre:
Donate Online
Gifts by Check
Make checks to: Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre
Mailing Address: 3070 Deville Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE:
Matching Gifts – A Simple Way to Increase the Impact of Your Gift
Many employers match charitable contributions made by their employees, and in some case will match donations made by spouses, retirees and board members.
In-Kind Donations
Companies can also help with in-kind donations of goods or services. Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre gratefully accepts discounts on goods and services.
To learn more about making a gift / support / donation to Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre, please contact Peggy Pitoscia, CYBT Development Chair at PPitoscia@CYBT.org or call 843-839-5678
Learn About Our Giving Tiers and Benefits
Your gift brings the magic of dance to life. We welcome contributions at any level, with the following sponsorship tiers offering recognition and impact.
Visionary ($10,000+) – Your $10,000 gift helps support the year-round training of ten (10) students in the Elite Conservatory Training and Performing Company Program
• Premier recognition in Nutcracker Playbill and Spring Festival of Dance program book and in CDC and CYBT website.
• Full-page Inside Front Cover Ad in The Nutcracker Playbill and Spring Festival of Dance program book.
• 10 VIP tickets to a Nutcracker performance and Spring Festival of Dance “Stars of Tomorrow” performance.
• Private “Meet and Greet” reception with cast and artistic team.
Luminary ($5,000) – Your $5,000 gift helps to purchase costumes that help create the magic of the Nutcracker’s Kingdom of the Sweets.
• Full-page program Inside Back Cover Ad in The Nutcracker Playbill and Spring Festival of Dance program book
• 8 VIP tickets to a Nutcracker performance and Spring Festival of Dance “Stars of Tomorrow” performance
• Recognition online and in print.
Patron ($2,500) – Your $2,500 gift helps to create the magic of the Nutcracker’s Snow Scene with the purchase of a set piece OR to support the year-round training of two (2) students in the Elite Conservatory Training and Performing Company Program
• Full-page program ad in Nutcracker Playbill and Spring Festival of Dance program book.
• 4 VIP tickets to a Nutcracker performance and Spring Festival of Dance “Stars of Tomorrow” performance.
• Recognition in website and in select print.
Advocate ($1,000) – Your $1,000 gift supports part of the year-round training of one (1) student in the Elite Conservatory Training and Performing Company Program.
• Full-page program ad in Nutcracker Playbill.
• 4 tickets to a Nutcracker performance and Spring Festival of Dance “Stars of Tomorrow” performance.
• Recognition in printed programs.
Supporter ($500) – Your $500 gift helps with the general support fund.
• Half-page ad in Nutcracker Playbill.
• 2 tickets to a Nutcracker performance and Spring Festival of Dance “Stars of Tomorrow” performance.
Friend of the Ballet ($250) – Your $250 gift helps with the general support fund.
• Name listed in program
• 2 tickets to a Nutcracker performance and Spring Festival of Dance “Stars of Tomorrow” performance.
To donate through our packets, contact Liza Mata at info@CYBT.org or call 843-839-5678