By Logan McSwain, Charlotte Ballet

On September 27 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Patricia McBride & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance, Charlotte Ballet’s Corps de Ballet presents Pointe the Way. The evening of cocktails, great food, live music, dancing and a variety of exciting auction items benefits Reach, Charlotte Ballet’s nationally recognized outreach dance scholarship program for children.

“This year guests at Pointe the Way will enjoy an elegant affair with a dangerous flair, as the event is taking inspiration from Charlotte Ballet’s upcoming performance of Dangerous Liaisons,” said Kelly Thomas, President of the Corps de Ballet.

Guests can expect to enjoy a special menu of French-themed heavy hors d’oeuvres and dessert from Georges Brasserie, wine provided by Hahn Family Winery, beer provided by Olde Mecklenburg Brewery and the always-popular Tutu-tini. They will mingle with Charlotte Ballet Company Dancers, while enjoying live music from the Cross/McMullen/Williams Trio featuring Gena Chambers, and have the opportunity to bid on wonderful items in an extensive silent auction. Pointe the Way guests will also get an exclusive sneak peak at excerpts of Sasha Janes’ Dangerous Liaisons, which opens at the Knight Theater October 9.

The Corps de Ballet, Charlotte Ballet’s volunteer service and social organization, has supported the Company since its relocation to Charlotte in 1991. The Corps annually raises $40,000 to support the Reach program.

“The Corps de Ballet continues to provide vital support for the Reach,” said Doug Singleton, Charlotte Ballet’s Executive Director. “Through Pointe the Way they help to foster friendships and an appreciation of dance in our community. The funds raised help to ensure the deserving students in Reach continue to have access to high quality dance training.”

Tickets for the event are $60 per person before September 19 and $75 per person after September 19. They can be purchased online or by calling 704.372.0101. For more information about the Corps de Ballet, click here.