BRITTNEY BOGUES
Chief Innovation Officer of Bogues Group
Meet Brittney Bogues – a serial entrepreneur born in Baltimore, MD and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an uncanny talent for orchestrating unforgettable events and landing stunning media coverage for clients. With a background in communications and event production, she’s curated experiences for public figures, entrepreneurs, corporations, and nonprofits alike.
Bogues boasts a proven track record in securing positive press, strategically planning events, and deploying effective marketing strategies. Armed with a Bachelor’s Degree from Wake Forest University and a Master’s Degree in Communication from Queen’s University, she’s the driving force behind the Bogues Group – an entity renowned for award-winning, white-glove service, extensive industry acumen, and a well-cultivated network of connections with design, data and detail in the DNA.
With over 25 years of collective experience in communication, business, and nonprofits, Bogues is dedicated to offering bespoke, innovative, results-driven solutions tailored to each client.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Bogues passionately advocates for those affected by domestic violence and the unhoused communities. She chose to support the Charlotte Ballet and Muggsy Bogues Family Foundation because she loves the performing arts and understands how vital it is to our community. Along with the importance of being a bridge between services like our foundation.
In her leisure hours, she finds solace in reading, workouts, travel, and cherished moments with loved ones.
GET TO KNOW BRITTNEY
- Fun Fact: I am learning how to golf and DJ!
- Dancing Experience: Does dancing in front of your bedroom mirror count?
- Why did you choose to support Charlotte Ballet? I chose to support Charlotte Ballet because of its beauty and what it teaches us as a society. The ballet teaches us togetherness, discipline, teamwork, self- expression and perseverance which are all invaluable lessons
ISAAC AOKI
Seasons with Charlotte Ballet: 1
Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Isaac Aoki made his debut at three as a frog in Thumbelina at the University of Utah. He does not remember a time he didn’t love dance. He went on to study at Ballet West Academy, performing yearly in its Nutcracker. He then earned a full scholarship to the Kirov Academy in Washington DC where he studied Russian Vaganova technique. He then successfully auditioned for a full scholarship at the Professional Division program at Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle where he studied for two years and performed with the company.
From the age of 14, he attended programs every summer on scholarship – Kaatsbaan, The School of American Ballet, Miami City Ballet School, Springboard Danse Montreal, and Nederlands Dans Theatre. Isaac was invited to join Grand Rapids Ballet in 2013 by its then new director – Patricia Barker, former principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet. During his time there, he danced contemporary and classical works by George Balanchine, Lar Lubovitch, Jennifer Archibald, Olivier Wevers, and Alejandro Cerrudo. Isaac also originated roles in new creations by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Penny Saunders, and Robyn Mineko Williams.
While living in Michigan Isaac was also a guest artist with Hubbard Street II, touring to Germany and at Lincoln Center to perform works by Alejandro Cerrudo, Peter Chu, and Bryan Aryias. He has choreographed four ballets since the inception of Grand Rapids Ballet’s Jumpstart series, in which company dancers create their own works. He is most excited to join Charlotte Ballet and become part of the diverse and culturally rich Queen City.
GET TO KNOW ISAAC
- Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Dancing Since: Age 3
- What inspires you as an artist? I am interdisciplinary – in addition to dance I like watercolor, photography, and film. I took what I learned from studying painting, and from from my dad, who is a professional cinematographer and art photographer. I love taking pictures of dancers, especially in nature. In 2016, I was Grand Rapid’s Artprize 8 first place winner from 1,200 2D entries for a series of 8 photographs featuring dancers in the snow near Lake Michigan. I still can’t believe what good sports they were. I have also directed several dance films.
- What has been a highlight from your time in the dance world? The performance of a short piece I made on Grand Rapids Ballet as a tribute to the contemporary art museum there. I had all the company dancers, trainees, and apprentices in a party line set to Henry Mancini. Everyone was laughing and doing a bit of improv. It was very joyful.
About Muggsy Bogues Family Foundation
At the Muggsy Bogues Family Foundation, helping underserved youth and families to beat the odds stacked against them is a number one priority. This is why the MBFF focuses on food security, access to education, and workforce development.
In the game of basketball and, especially in the NBA, stories abound of big accomplishments and beating the odds. One of the most amazing stories would be that of Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues. It was inspiring to watch this 5’3” phenome defend some of the best players in the NBA with a style that awed and amazed any that had the pleasure to watch him.
Most would have doubted Muggsy would ever be able to achieve his dreams, but not Muggsy. Wanting to share his good fortune of overcoming hardships and obstacles and spread his philosophy of “always believe,” Muggsy began his philanthropic efforts by establishing the Muggsy Bogues Family Foundation in 2018. Providing trade based scholarships, hosting annual signature celebrity golf fundraising tournaments and Labor of Love Food distribution events with health and job opportunities to support the mission of collaboration to create equitable, thriving communities where everyone has a shot at a better life.
LEADERS AT A GLANCE
Check out the fundraising competition live via the Star Dancer leaderboard. Support your favorite Star Pair and cast your vote by purchasing tickets or making a donation. All ticket sales and donations received are split 50/50 with Charlotte Ballet and the Star Dancer’s chosen charity. $1=1 Vote! Thank you to all of our sponsors, both corporate and individual, for underwriting the expenses of this event. On March 2, the People’s Choice Award was presented to the Star Pair with the most funds raised. Judges’ Choice Award was presented to the Star Pair the judges determined had the best performance.
Total: $1,531,111
Thank you to our sponsors
- Prima
- Relevé
- Plié
- Pirouette
- Arabesque
