Causes: Arts & Culture, Ballet, Dance, Performing Arts Schools
Mission: The purpose of the Ballet School of Stamford is to foster the Art of Ballet. Towards this end, it will undertake the following activities:Offer excellent ballet training to all levels of students; Work with other educational institutions to develop outreach programs on ballet; develop an awareness in the business community of the value of a disciplined dance education; promote and encourage cultural diversity in ballet training; strengthen the connections between visual and performing arts; engage in cultural activities that will enhance life in Stamford.
Geographic areas served: Fairfield CT and Westchester County NY
Programs: The Ballet School of Stamford teaches classes in ballet, modern, jazz and pilates to 250 children and 60 adults at it's downtown location. We also have "Dance for All" our outreach program where teaches go to head start programs, afterschool programs in underserved communities. Free performances for children to encourage them to try something new by seeing children like them dancing.