Mission:
The mission of Galveston Ballet is two-fold 1) to
offer the young people of Galveston County the opportunity to
participate in a learning company where they can experience the
discipline and beauty of ballet and develop their skills and talents in
this domain; 2) to enrich the cultural life of the entire community by
presenting performances of great classical and contemporary works each
year.
Purpose of
Organization:
Galveston ballet's current programs include
Training, Performance, Community Education, and Scholarship.
Training: Galveston Ballet
currently offers classes for ages three
through adult. The members of the performing company study technique
ten hours per week. Galveston Ballet also offers a variety of summer
programs including 'Fairy Tale Camp' for students 4-6, Summer Intensive
for teenagers and adults, and has hosted a Russian Workshop with guest
artists.
Performance:
Galveston Ballet presents
one full-length classical ballet in the spring of each year and one
mixed repertory program each fall. Ballets performed have included
Coppelia, Giselle, La Fille mal Garde, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, the
Firebird, Don Quixote, La Bayadere and Napoli as well as excerpts
from many other ballets.
Both performances are held at the Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston,
Texas.
Community
Education:
Galveston Ballet's Dance in
Schools program seeks to educate and enhance the quality of life for
Galveston's public school students. Through lecture,
demonstration, hands-on activities and performance, Dance in Schools
introduces students to classical and contemporary ballet, seeking to
create an appreciation for the fine art of dance. Through this
interactive presentation students learn the history of ballet.
The dancer's need for physical fitness, discipline, and athleticism is
emphasized. Audience members have the opportunity to ask and
answer questions. Students interact with ballet company dancers,
interpret dance gestures, try on costumes, examine pointe shoes, and
explore simple ballet positions and movements. To further
supplement and enrich the student's knowledge of ballet, a specially
prepared TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) worksheet is
provided. At the conclusion of the in-school program, students
who are interested in obtaining one of 8 scholarships to study ballet
are invited to write an essay as to why they would like to join a
ballet company. The essays are reviewed by a selection committee
and the winning students receive a one year ballet scholarship, class
uniform, and shoes. The highlight of the Dance in Schools program
is a free children's matinee. This year, on November 12, 2009
Galveston Ballet will present the ballet, "Peter and the Wolf" with an
ensemble orchestra at Galveston's historical Grand 1894 Opera House,
the official opera house of Texas.
Scholarship:
Needs based and work study scholarships may be
available. Galveston Ballet strives to be in a financial position
where no child wanting to dance will be turned away.
See How Corporate Gifts and
Private Sponsors
Bring Galveston Ballet
to the Community

Corporate Gifts -
Private Sponsors

Use code- #9311
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Ballet
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Special thanks to:

Kempner for Dance in Schools

