01 & 14 (227)LEAL)ERSt II PDEVELOPMENTASSOCIATES
April 22, 2021
Mayor Harry Sidhu and City Council
200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 7' Floor
Anaheim, CA 92805
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 a point of pride to the City.
As an adult dance student who regularly attends classes at Anaheim Ballet, I have .`
personally witnessed the joyful participation of 100's of young, diverse students. Their
enthusiasm fills the classes with talent and energy. These young people are spending time
building their physical strength, mental acumen, and ability to work in groups. It's
critical to keep this healthy choice available in the community!
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 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,
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Lori Zucchin
Executive Director
Leadership Development Associates
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