01 & 14 (16)Public Comment
From:
Carol Andersen <
Sent:
Sunday, April 18, 2021 2:25 PM
To:
Public Comment
Cc:
Anaheim Ballet
Subject:
Anaheim Ballet
Dear Mayor Sidhu and Council Members,
The arts are an important part of any community, and for more than 20 years, Anaheim Ballet has been a valued
arts force and presence in Anaheim. Anaheim Ballet provides free community-based after-school programming,
workforce and recreational training, bus -in presentations, lecture/demonstrations and concert performances and has
been recognized both locally and internationally as a point of pride to the city.
Our son enjoyed six years of training with Anaheim Ballet which led to a career with the Royal Danish Ballet.
Anaheim Ballet has been instrumental in forming the talents of many students who have enjoyed their dream jobs as
professional dancers. During the six years of association with Anaheim Ballet, we saw that the company was run
with integrity and professionalism. There were many opportunities to support the city of Anaheim and there was a
feeling of doing whatever they could to maintain their standing in the community.
The Anaheim Cultural Arts Center (the current home of the Anaheim Ballet) is slated to be demolished without plans
for a new Cultural Arts Center or home for the Anaheim Ballet. If the City demolishes this architecturally unique
building, you will be removing the only Cultural Arts Center in the City and displacing the City's treasured arts
organization. It is best for the community, and especially for our underserved youth, that Anaheim Ballet remains in
its current accessible location!
Please vote in support of the Cooperative Agreement with Anaheim Ballet. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Allen and Carol Andersen