FILM PREMIERE 
Thursday October 31

3:15 pm & 7:30 pm at Notre Dame

Film Premiere

Thursday Oct. 31 3:15 pm & 7:30 pm

Do you know someone who wanted to see the ballet but had to miss it? Maybe someone else who wants to see it again? Raffaella Ballet, the film, will debut on October 31 in Notre Dame, Indiana. The screening will take place at 3:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Eck Visitor Center on Notre Dame Avenue.

Our amazing choreographer, Claire Kretzschmar, will speak after the 3:15 p.m. show.

Admission: FREE 

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Leah and Paul Dancing

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 50 minutes including intermission

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. While the project is in production, we still need additional support to cover costs for dancers, the orchestra, stage design and sets, costumes, and event promotions. Your continued support will help ensure the show stays on track.

Personal check sent 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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UPCOMING SHOWS

FILM PREMIERE 
Thursday, October 31

3:15 pm & 7:30 pm

Eck Visitor Center at Notre Dame

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