Houston Ballet Foundation
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February 18, 2013
My daughter Abigail attend the adapted dance class for Children with Down Syndrome. This class is wonderful and allows my child to live in her body, express herself and socilize with children like her. It also give me a chance to sit and chat with parents sharing stories and resources. Thanks you Houston Ballet Foundation for this wonderful program. My family feels so blessed to be a part of it!
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Life-changing
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Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
January 15, 2013
The Houston Ballet has provided excellent teachers that provide high quality instruction to our students. They provide an unforgettable experience to my students and we are so lucky to have the Houston Ballet!
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Life-changing
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Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
January 10, 2013
The Houston Ballet has provided wonderful opportunities for our students. Our students have gained confidence through participating in their after school program, and it was incredible for their parents and the rest of the school to see their amazing performance at the end of the semester. Many of our students previously have not been able to participate in dance because of a lack of financial resources, and the Houston Ballet has helped our students explore their interests. Finally, our school has received donations through the Houston Ballet of real dance performance attire. Our students were thrilled when we surprised them with their recital outfits, and they are so grateful for everything the Houston Ballet has done for us!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
January 9, 2013
The Ballet's Educational Outreach Program has been a great experience for our students at Davila Elementary. Ms. Jennifer Sommers has been coming to the school for almost three months and the students enjoyed and learn creative movements. It has been a learning experience that the students will always cherish. Thank you!
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
January 9, 2013
This was our first year working the the wonderful people at the Houston Ballet and it was AWESOME! The students learned so much and were so enthuastic that it it inspired me to attempt to present our version of the Nutcracker as our Winter Showcase for our parents and school administration. The performance was so special!:) We used all of the things that Ms. Lauren taught us and put it all together with a lot of love and lots of safety pins and made it the best showcase ever!:) Everyone at the Houston Ballet is so sweet to the students and welcoming to all of us. Thank you sooooo much Lauren and Mr. Cobb. Our students will never forget this experience.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
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Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
January 19, 2012
The Houston Ballet has brought a great amount of joy to our students every year that they provide thier services to our students. Without them our students would never get a chance to receive these classes.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
January 12, 2012
I work with at-risk students. We don't have much, but what we do have we work for. I've been blessed to witness my students interact and absorb what the Houston Ballet has to offer (they are so generous to us!) Working with Alex Arizpe, Chase Cobb, Lauren Anderson and Jennifer Sommers so far has been the most delightful experience. They are passionate about what they do, and they certainly know what they are doing because of it! I'm grateful to the organization and all of those mentioned previously for sharing such love for dance with my students and myself. It has broadened our dance horizons immensely, and I will continue to work towards bringing them back to us again and again!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
January 12, 2012
Houston Ballet is an excellent organization. Their educational outreach is phenomenal. My students (at public high school) and I enjoyed their program very much. Thank you for giving this great opportunity to students who otherwise would not be exposed to dance at all.
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
January 31, 2011
The Houston Ballet is an amazing organization. We rightfully count our ballet company among the top five in the country, and among the top ten in the world-- impressive standing for a city perhaps better known for oil production and cowboys! We educate thousands of younsters in dance, and we reach out to the school communities for "conversations" about ballet. The most vivid recent achievement for the Ballet is the new Center for Dance, located across from the Wortham Center and connected by a sky-bridge. This building is fitting tribute to a world-class company that represents the best of our city-- high achievers perfecting their art at the top of their field. I'm proud to be affiliated as a Board member, volunteer and ballet afficiando.
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As a season ticket holder, I've enjoyed the grace, technical brilliance and artistry of the Houston Ballet for many years. As a Board member, I've cherished the opportunity to know these amazing artists personally. And, as a Houston person-- I'm proud of our city for nurturing this amazing company.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
With the Center for Dance completed in Arpil 2011, the Ballet will have the chance to bring more of our art to parts of the community that still think "ballet is for sissys". The arts community is sometimes viewed as elitist, or uninvolved with "regular people". We need to do a better job of helping our potential audience, particularly the kids, see ballet as an art that speaks to THEM. We've got music, and immense training, and loads of fun-- and kids will respond positively if we can just get to them.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
How did you learn about this organization?
I became part of Houston Ballet when I moved to Houston in 1991. I urged my company to make a donation, and then became a Board member.
What is this organization's top short-term priority?
Short term (next four years) priority is to complete the Capital Campaign, and to continue to provide Houston with world-class ballet performances.
What is its top priority in the long run?
To expand the reach of Houston Ballet nationally and internationally. and to foster our dancers in the pursuit of their art.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
January 25, 2011
Houston Ballet is a truly international company, perfect for such a cosmopolitan city. The dancers come to us from all over the world and the repertory (six different programs each season plus 30 performances of The Nutcracker) includes ballets by the world's best choreographers, both classical and cutting edge. Artistic director Stanton Welch, an Australian, has choreographed both classical and contemporary ballets (Madame Butterfly, Marie, The Four Seasons, Divergence, Velocity, etc.) for Houston Ballet and other major companies (e.g. San Francisco Ballet). He directs both the company and the school (Ben Stevenson Academy). Students from the school have won top prizes at international ballet competitions. Audiences love the company's performances. The company's new Center for Dance opens spring 2011 and will be the largest dance facility in the nation, enhancing Houston's vibrant performing arts scene even further. Houston is so lucky to have Houston Ballet!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing every program the company presents and observing audience responses.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Add more ballets to the repertory.
Hello Kate45. Thank you for your kind words regarding the Adapted Dance program. Your support is very important to us as we grow this wonderful program. With great partners like Easter Seals of Greater Houston and the Down Syndrome Association of Houston, we hope to enjoy many years of working with students like Abigail. Best, Houston Ballet.