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Review for Houston Ballet Foundation, Houston, TX, USA
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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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
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.
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.
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
