01 & 14 (67)Public Comment
From: Katie Sevacherian <
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 6:00 PM
To: Public Comment
Cc: info@anaheimballet.org
Subject: Anaheim Ballet
Dear Mayor Sidhu and Council Members,
The arts are an extremely important part of society because it affects the fundamental sense of self. Art whether
it is writing, painting, dancing or singing, is where imagination meets knowledge and becomes something extraordinarily
beautiful. Since I was a little girl and I first started dancing I went to Anaheim ballet and it has become like a second
home. I vividly remember growing up in the studio and learning not only how to dance from their talented directors and
world-class training, but I also learned how to grow intellectually. This studio has taught me responsibility, intellectual
and critical thinking, how to work with a group and much more basically shaping me into the person I am today. Not
only has Anaheim Ballet helped me but this organization has impacted so many others in the community with their Step
Up program and performances open to the community. These programs Anaheim Ballet offers inspires the minds of
others, promotes healthy physical activity as well as giving kids the opportunity to experience such a beautiful and
special art form. After hearing this news about the possible fate of Anaheim Ballet my heart sunk to my stomach
because it is a home and safe haven to so many of their students including myself. So many of my memories growing up
are from this studio and seeing it go is like losing a piece of you. Anaheim Ballet is a place where I would recommend
anyone to train, watch their performances, and support their organization because they care so much about how they
not only train their students but how they impact their students and community in a positive and inspiring way. From
the bottom of my heart I hope this letter strikes a chord in all of your hearts and you decide to let Anaheim Ballet thrive
and continue to be a home for all of their students and the future generations to come.
Sincerely,
Katie Sevacherian