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Full-length streaming of the premiere performance of Raffaella Ballet

Raffaella

a new fairytale ballet

Raffaella is a new fairytale ballet commissioned by the Stroik family, in memory of their daughter, Raffaella Stroik. Inspired by her life, this full-length ballet follows the lineage of classical ballets such as “Giselle” and “The Sleeping Beauty” and seeks to embody Raffaella’s motto, “Beauty will save the world.”

Choreography by Claire Kretzschmar
Music by Michael Kurek
Run Time: 1 hour 26 minutes including intermission

YOUTUBE PREMIERE

AVAILABLE NOW

Following its world premiere run in South Bend, IN, Raffaella was publicly released on YouTube, amassing tens of thousands of views across the globe. The recording of Raffaella has been screened in several cities across America, including at the University of Notre Dame, The Angelico Project, and various other venues.
 
The livestream includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the creative team. Raffaella choreographer Claire Kretzschmar, composer Michael Kurek, and lead dancers Leah McFadden and Paul Zusi offer insights into the process of creating an original ballet.

HOW TO SUPPORT

What can we do to honor our darling
Raffaella Maria Stroik?

Raffaella was in love with people, with God and with ballet. We commissioned this original ballet based on her story. It was the largest crowd funded ballet in the world with thousands of supporters covering costs for dancers, the orchestra, stage design and sets, costumes, and promotions. Thank you to everyone who has watched the ballet, and for the many who have financially supported it. If you wish to support the continued promotion and performance of Raffaella you can send a personal check to the below address or you can donate through our GoFundMe.

By Mail

Raffaella Ballet
218 West Washington Street,
Suite 1200
South Bend, Indiana 46601

Donations to the ballet are tax deductible. The Raffaella Ballet, Inc. is a public charity with tax exempt status under section 501 c 3 of the IRS. Effective Nov. 27, 2019.

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