About

Founded in 1967, the Ballet Women’s Committee is an exclusive volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds for the Alabama Ballet. The Committee is also the presenter of the Poinsettia Debutante Ball.

Our mission is to foster interest in and promote the development of ballet in Alabama through educational, charitable, and cultural initiatives.


2026 / 2027 Executive Board

President: Allison Herr

Vice President: Amanda Peters

Treasurer: Jane Bochnak

Assistant Treasurer: Ashley Goetz

Secretary: Lindsey DeRieux

Poinsettia Debutante Ball President:

Liz Guest

Advisor: Sharon Maddox

New Member Chair: Carolyn Jordan

Communications Chair: Alissa Padgett

Chaplain: Kelley Brown

Extravaganza Chairs: Katie Bushby & Ashley Groves

Alabama Ballet Liaison: Tammy Towns


Prospective BWC Members


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