Grantee Database
SACRAMENTO BALLET ASSOCIATION
Grant Year
2017-18
Grant Program
Arts Education – Exposure
Award Amount
$13,966.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, Sacramento Ballet will provide dance exposure to three school communities. The Nutcracker Community Event program targets under-served and underrepresented communities, and includes school-site assemblies, an enrichment curriculum based on California VAPA standards, 500 tickets to The Nutcracker for students, families, teachers and staff, and round-trip bus transportation to theater on the performance night at no cost to the schools or students.
Organization Summary
Sacramento Ballet celebrates its 70 years in 2024 as a highly regarded cultural asset renowned for artistic and production quality. We serve the entire Sacramento metropolitan region at the center of The Northern California Megaregion with a population of over 12 million, accounting for over 32% of California’s population. Sacramento Ballet is a cultural cornerstone and integral member of the Sacramento Arts community. More than 1 million people have enjoyed our performances, and many more participate in our School of Ballet, stage productions, and neighborhood, community, and scholastic outreach and engagement programs.
Our international company of 22-classically trained dancers and second company of 13 aspiring Second Company pre-professionals call Sacramento home. Approximately 80,000 people attend performances annually; many more participate and train in our School of Sacramento Ballet, our programming for older adults, dance in schools, and outreach programs.
Our mission is to enrich lives through the power of dance. The only professional ballet company in the region, we present classical ballets, contemporary works, and beloved holiday productions, captivating audiences with their artistry and athleticism.
Our vision is to deliver transformational professional performances and programs in new and evolving delivery mediums; excellence in dance training and education; Second Company free community performances and premieres, and outreach to underserved populations, activating our community engagement for all.
Sacramento Ballet’s programs for the community help make dance should be accessible to everyone. We provide free or low-cost dance classes in underserved neighborhoods, offer scholarships to talented students from diverse backgrounds, and bring the joy of dance to schools and community groups through special performances and workshops. Sacramento Ballet is a vital cultural asset in the Sacramento region, inspiring and enriching the lives of countless individuals through its dedication to artistic excellence, dance education, and community engagement.
Organization
Sacramento Ballet
Address
2420 N Street
Suite 100
SACRAMENTO
95816
County
Sacramento
Region
Capital
Phone
(916) 552-5800
Congressional District
California Assembly district 7
State Assembly District
District 7
State Senate District
District 6
