05/20/2026
Today we are sending out special thanks to The Florida Ballet for generously gifting Pine Castle complimentary tickets to Coppélia, An Abbreviated Performance. Our participants and staff thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful performance and the opportunity to experience the arts together as a community. We are incredibly thankful for the Florida Ballet’s kindness and commitment to creating meaningful and unique experiences that bring joy and inspiration to our amazing participants.
Here are some quotes from those who attended the performance to better understand why partnerships like these are so vital to helping participants (and staff!) have unique experiences and discover new interests:
“I loved the Ballet. I used to dance when I was younger. The Coppélia is very nice. It is hard work to do that. The costumes were very pretty.” – Holly, Pine Castle Participant
“I always wanted to go and see a ballet live. To be invited to the Florida Ballet was so special. Watching it in person, I could not take my eyes off of their feet and toes. The performance was mesmerizing to me. The performers were very talented, and I truly enjoyed seeing the Coppélia. All the participants that were able to attend really enjoyed the ballet as well. Thank you for the opportunity!” – Earnestine Dupree, Pine Castle Staff
“This was my first ballet ever and I truly would like to see more thanks to this production. It was captivating, I was in awe from beginning to end, and I loved the ballerina's costumes. The dancers both (male and female) really told the story through dance. They are very talented individuals! Really woke up the little girl inside me seeing the ballerinas.” – Meme Lymas, Pine Castle Staff
