01 & 14 (76)Public Comment
From: Alessandria Reder <
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:48 PM
To: info@anaheimballet.org; Public Comment
Subject: Anaheim Ballets Future
Dear Anaheim City Council,
As the news spread about the announcement to repurpose the building known as Anaheim Ballet, you must
understand how devastating it was to hear. My name is Alessandria Reder, I am 15 years old and I have been
dancing for 13 years. I started dancing at Anaheim ballet this past year and could not tell you the impact it has
made on my ability as a dancer. I started taking Anaheim's classes at the beginning of the pandemic through
their Instagram lives. This then lead to a interest in their virtual classes. I continued to take virtual classes and
then decided to take in person classes when we were permitted. I live in Apple Valley California, which is
approximately 60 miles from Anaheim Ballet, to drive to Anaheim it is a hour and a half commute. When in
person classes began again a group of us advanced dancers decided to go in person to see all the great things
were about as we heard from a friend who went their frequently. I think I can speak for all of us when I say we
instantly fell in love. Sarma and Larry are some of the most intricate and passionate teachers I have ever met. I
can see a dramatic growth from when I had started dancing at Anaheim Ballet to now. That building has been
the home of Anaheim for the longest time and to see it be torn down for living spaces is a devastating thought.
The amount of dancers that have worked in the studios to get to where they are today, to watch them grow up to
be principal dancers from little children running around the halls will be lost as the building is demolished. We
ask you as a council to please leave the lovely home of Anaheim Ballet and Anaheim Ballet Company at their
sanctioned place to continue the legacy of inspiring dancers to strive for the best versions of ourselves.
Thank you
Alessandria Reder