01 & 14 (122)Public Comment
From: Julia Sumera <
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2021 9:15 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: Anaheim Ballet and Anaheim Cultural Arts Center
Dear Anaheim City Council,
Please consider rescinding the mandate for affordable housing at the Anaheim Cultural Arte Center
where Anaheim Ballet is located. Anaheim Ballet is a huge part of the arts community in the city.
Growing up, Anaheim Ballet gave me a home where I danced ballet for over 10 years. Anaheim Ballet
also has the STEP-UP program, where ballet classes are provided for free for Anaheim residents, no
matter their income level. This is extremely important to preserving and sharing the art of classical
ballet to every child.
From the STEP-UP program to the Summer Intensive performances at Pearson Park, to yearly
Nutcracker performances, Anaheim Ballet has gifted the city of Anaheim with its choreography and
talent for years.
At the very least, the City needs to provide a relocation site, if the mandate cannot be rescinded, and
continue the original site for services partnership.
Best,
Julia
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