01 & 14 (83)Public Comment
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Friday, April 23, 2021 9:54 AM
To:
Public Comment
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 apoint ofpride to the City.
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!
Personally, Anaheim Ballet has served as a second home for me, as I'm sure it has for many others. It's given me so many role
models, friends, and people to look up to. My time there has also taught me important life lessons that I know will benefit me
outside of the studio. While dancing with them, I've had amazing opportunities to go into the community and share our love of
dance with countless people and have hopefully inspired kids to follow their own dreams. Loosing Anaheim Ballet would mean
loosing a huge positive force in Orange County.
Please vote in support of the Cooperative Agreement with Anaheim Ballet. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Elva Escoffery
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