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From: Vikki W. Lee <
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2021 9:58 AM
To: Public Comment
Cc: info@anaheimbaIlet.org
Subject: SUPPORT Cooperative Agreement with Anaheim Ballet
Dear Mayor Sidhu and Council Members,
Thank you in advance for reading my email. I would like to ask for your support of the Cooperative Agreement
with Anaheim Ballet.
Growing up, I have always loved ballet and dreamed of becoming a professional ballet dancer one day.
Unfortunately, I had to stop dancing at age 16 due to multiple reasons, including school work, getting ready for
college, not being identified as a high -potential dancer, as well as my family's financial needs at the time.
Life goes on as I finished college and graduate school. I started my career, and a family. I always felt that
something was missing until I found Anaheim Ballet. Anaheim Ballet offers adult ballet classes at different
levels. At first, I doubted if I could still dance after 10+ years. Then, as soon as the class started, my muscle
memory kicked in and I once again felt the happiness of dancing. I also got to meet many like-minded dancers
here at Anaheim Ballet. There were people who had always wanted to learn ballet but did not have the
opportunities when young. There were also beautiful dancers who had retired from professional dancing.
Regardless of our stories, we are here for one reason — dancing for the LOVE of BALLET.
Adults need hobbies too! This is a way for us to get our mind off work stress and family obligation. During the
COVD-19 pandemic, Anaheim Ballet has continued to offer classes to us, which has helped students like
myself stay healthy physically AND mentally.
"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. "— Pablo Picasso
Again, I sincerely ask you to support the Cooperative Agreement with Anaheim Ballet. We truly believe that
arts are an important part of any community. Therefore, keeping Anaheim Ballet here will continue to benefit
our community in many different ways.
Sincerely,
Vikki W. Lee, PHR
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