01 & 14 (100)Public Comment
From:
Razo, Danielle <
Sent:
Friday, April 23, 2021 3:11 PM
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
Please save the 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!
As a mother of a little girl in OC, this institution has not only brought my family members and friends a place to discover
themselves as individuals, but gives hope and joy to our youth. We have lost too much this year for the underprivileged to loose
more. Culture and arts raises a community and brings equity and inclusion to our society. Please dont let only the privileged
who can afford art and dance access.
Please vote in support of the Cooperative Agreement with Anaheim Ballet. Thankyou foryour consideration.
Sincerely,
Danielle Murray Razo, LEED AP
Regional Vice President
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