Best Nonprofit Event Concept—Budget Under $250,000
Celebrity Series' Le Grand Continental
Submitted by Celebrity Series of Boston
Celebrating the closing weekend of its 75th anniversary season, Celebrity Series of Boston brought to Copley Square Le Grand Continental by Montreal-based company Sylvain Émard Danse. Ranging in ages from 9 to 73, 110 amateur dancers from 11 Boston neighborhoods and 25 surrounding communities gathered to perform a 30-minute piece inspired by line dancing and contemporary movement. The free, outdoor public dance event broke physical and financial barriers to entry, inviting the general public to enjoy the dance, demonstrating that anyone can be an artist, regardless of experience.
Photo: Courtesy of Celebrity Series of Boston