01 & 14 (135)Public Comment
From: Stephen DiSchiavi <
Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2021 12:28 PM
To: Public Comment
Cc: info@anaheimballet.org
Subject: Anaheim Ballet
Dear Mayor S'idhu and Council Members,
My name is Stephen Di S'chiavi and I am a long time dancer, choreographer and supporter of the arts. 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. As a student, I attended Anaheim Ballet under the excellent teachings of Larry and S'arma Rosenburg. As a teacher, I
would recommend parents enroll their sons or daughters at Anaheim Ballet so they would receive the best ballet training in
Orange County. As a choreographer, I have taught Master Classes for Anaheim Ballet's Summer Intensive Programs which
reach children of all ages and levels.
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 a
point 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!
Please vote in support of the Cooperative Agreement with Anaheim Ballet. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Stephen Di Schiavi