Sugarplum Alums

The Sugarplum Alum program continues as part of the Sugarplum program. During this second year, third grade girls attend The Sugarplum Ball and actually perform on stage in one of the Colorado Ballet’s performances of the Nutcracker. Only previous Sugarplums are eligible to participate in the Sugarplum Alum program.

Benefits: The Sugarplum Alum fee covers the girl’s attendance at the following events:

May/June: Dress Fitting
September: Mother’s Informational Coffee
September: Alum Etiquette Luncheon (alum group portrait photographed)
October: Father-Daughter Event with Sugarplums & Alums
November: Holiday Party
November: Sugarplum Ball
December: Alums dance in Nutcracker
Community service activities throughout the season

In addition, participants in the Sugarplum Alum program will receive:

Sugarplum Alum dress, slip, tights, ballet slippers, and hair bow
Tickets for two adults and the Sugarplum Alum for the Sugarplum Ball
Tickets for those adults who attend the ball and the Sugarplum Alum to attend the Alum performance of THE NUTCRACKER
Tickets for a Colorado Ballet matinee performance (fall or spring depending on the Ballet schedule)
Private backstage tour before or after the Colorado Ballet matinee performance
Preferred seating for Sugarplums and their families for all Ballet performances
Special gift presented by the Sugarplum Fairy
Professional photography package, including photo with the Sugarplum Fairy
Photo and name in THE NUTCRACKER Program
Parents listed as contributors to the Colorado Ballet’s Annual Fund

Applications: Only girls who participated in the Sugarplum program the previous year are eligible for the Sugarplum Alum program. There is no separate application for the Sugarplum Alum program.

Fees: The fee for participation in the Sugarplum Alum program is currently $2000. This amount may be paid in full by May 10th of the year in which the girl is to be presented or divided in half, with the balance due on July 1st of the same year.

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