About

Founded in 1967, the Ballet Women’s Committee is an invitational volunteer organization that raises funding for the Alabama Ballet and is the presenter of the Poinsettia Debutante Ball.  
Our mission is to foster interest in and promote the development of ballet in Alabama by educational, charitable and cultural projects.    


President: Melissa McMurray

Vice President: Allison Herr

Treasurer: Diane Early

Assistant Treasurer: Jennifer Culbertson

Secretary: Jordan Bishop

Poinsettia Debutante Ball President:

Liz Guest

Advisor: Sharon Maddox

New Member Chair: Carolyn Jordan

Communications Chair: Alissa Padgett

Extravaganza Chair: Angie Saia

Alabama Ballet Liaison: Tammy Towns

Executive Board


2023 Monthly Meetings

First Thursday of Each Month
Locations Vary

Board Meeting 10:30 | Regular Meeting  11:30

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

OCTOBER 5, 2023

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

MARCH 7, 2024

*APRIL 4, 2024 

MAY 2, 2024

* Evening meeting

Prospective BWC Members


Thank you for your interest in joining the Ballet Women's Committee. Please send a message through our contact us form if you are interested in membership.

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