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.


BWC President : Allison Herr

President: Allison Herr

Vice President: Lindsey DeRieyx

Treasurer: Jane Bochnak

Assistant Treasurer: Ashley Goetz

Secretary: Beth Rose

Poinsettia Debutante Ball President:

Liz Guest

Advisor: Melissa McMurray

New Member Chair: Carolyn Jordan

Communications Chair: Alissa Padgett

Chaplain : Kelley Brown

Fund Raising Chair : Ashley Groves

Extravaganza Chair: Katie Bushby

Alabama Ballet Liaison: Tammy Towns

2025 / 2026 Executive Board


Prospective BWC Members


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