01 & 14 (179)Public Comment
From: Kaitlyn <
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2021 2:31 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: Cooperative Agreement with Anaheim Ballet
Dear Mayor Sidhu and Council Members,
The arts are vital to the growth and prosperity of a community. Especially after the tumultuous events of recent times, the
importance of artistic expression for our overall wellbeing cannot be underestimated. The Anaheim Ballet is a valuable
asset to this city because it brings the arts to the community through performances, educational outreach programs, and
high-quality dance training. It has brought the joy of dance to an innumerable amount of people since its establishment
here over two decades ago, and to me personally, it is home. Although I do not reside in the city of Anaheim, the
Anaheim Ballet has continually been a place where I feel welcomed, safe, and valued, where I look forward to going, and
where the faculty, staff, and dancers have become like a family to me. As a dancer at Anaheim Ballet, I have not only
gained many skills in relation to this art form, but have also gained many life skills and have learned lessons that I will
carry with me for the rest of my life. Because of Anaheim Ballet, my life has been changed for the better in countless
ways, and it would be devastating for so many people to lose the access to this force for good.
As you are aware, the building which serves as the home of Anaheim Ballet (The Anaheim Cultural Arts Center) is
scheduled to be destroyed without any plans for a future Cultural Arts Center or residence for the Anaheim Ballet. If this
demolishment comes to fruition, it would be a grave mistake as it would negatively impact all those who benefit from
Anaheim Ballet in this city, and also those from other parts of southern California and even the rest of the world.
Therefore, I ask you to please vote in support of the Cooperative Agreement with Anaheim Ballet so that this treasure of
the community can continue to positively impact and improve the lives of many as it has mine. Thank you for your
consideration.
Sincerely,
Kaitlyn Kenny