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Orlando Ballet
- Michael Maniaci
Michael Maniaci serves as the Director of Philanthropy for Leadership Giving & Special Campaigns at the Orlando Ballet since August 2022, having previously held roles including Interim Director of Philanthropy and Senior Philanthropy Officer for major gifts. Michael’s diverse experience in philanthropy includes positions at Opera Saratoga, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Arizona Opera Company, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle Symphony, and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, where significant fundraising achievements were made. Prior to a successful career in philanthropy, Michael was a renowned countertenor opera singer, performing with prestigious organizations such as the Metropolitan Opera and Houston Grand Opera. Educational credentials include a Professional Studies Certificate and Artist Diploma from The Juilliard School, along with a Bachelor of Music from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
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Orlando Ballet
Orlando Ballet is Central Florida’s only resident professional ballet company providing an annual season of full length ballets, new works, and non-traditional programs, performing at the Dr. Phillips Center and in local venues. The company has been at the heart of Orlando’s artistic community since 1974. Orlando Ballet School (OBS) was created in 1982 to enrich the lives of children, train the next generation of artists, and build future audiences. The company was voted Best Dance Company in Orlando Weekly’s Best of Orlando 2016. Orlando Ballet’s vision is to Central Florida’s most creative and most loved ballet company. With a mix of classical and contemporary ballet, we enrich the cultural growth of Florida and attract stellar talent. Our community outreach programs impact tens of thousands of children each year and the Orlando Ballet School serves more than 1,200 students at three locations in and around the city.
