01 & 14 (59)Public Comment
From:
johana gonzalez <
Sent:
Thursday, April 22, 2021 1:48 PM
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
Anaheim Ballet
Dear Mayor Sidhu and Council Members,
Anaheim Ballet has been an important part of the city for more than 20 years. The ballet studio is currently
located in The Anaheim Cultural Arts Center, which is to be demolished soon. There are no plans for relocation
of The Cultural Arts Center or Anaheim Ballet. This building can not be destroyed, because with it you would
take opportunities, memories, dance and dreams.
Anaheim Ballet provides free community- based, after- school programs that help many people in the
community. I have been part of their programs for over six years and it has changed my life. When I was little
the dance studio I attended also canceled the ballet program and it wasn't until years later that I found Anaheim
Ballet. Thanks to Anaheim Ballet I have accomplished so much more than I ever thought I could and I would
love to continue my goals of dancing there at anaheim ballet. Dancing has influenced my confidence and
leadership skills. Tearing down the Cultural Arts building would tear apart all of us who call Anaheim Ballet a
second home.
I ask you to please consider to vote in support of the cooperative agreement with Anaheim Ballet to keep their
doors open for many more years to come. I don't even want to imagine passing by and remembering that the
studio `used to be there.' Many people have grown up here and I always thought I would take my own kids
there one day. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Johana Gonzalez