Causes: Arts & Culture, Ballet

Mission: Through visionary programming and professional training, the Legacy Ballet Foundation of Arizona, based in Phoenix, is committed to educating emerging artists, while integrating professional quality performances through scholarships and outreach initiatives, within the community. Through the art of ballet, to contribute to the well-being of society by educating, enhancing, enriching, and expanding the cultural lives of Arizona residents. To be a cultural leader and a creative force in the south/southwest region. To offer the finest in repertoire and individual artistry. To create new ways to make dance accessible to a wider audience and maximize performance opportunities. To educate the younger generation of ballet audiences and establish classical ballet as a significant component of young persons’ cultural lives. To operate in an administratively and fiscally responsible manner that both facilitates and furthers the mission and goals of the organization.

Results:
•Show Exposure - A minimum of 5400 attendees annually
•Area School Matinee Exposure – a minimum of 1800 attendees annually
•Social Media shout out on Facebook and Instagram – a combined following (The Foundation and the Academy) of 2095 followers on Facebook and a combined following of 1335 followers on Instagram.
•Over 2000 registered subscribers
•Roughly 100 company dancers with age ranges of 5 - 18

Target demographics: emerging artists, our greater phoenix neighbors and those that are unable to experience the arts.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 300 Girl Scouts, 500 Students via Assembly, 50 Tickets to Veterans and growing!

Geographic areas served: Phoenix, Arizona

Programs: Master classes and workshops with nationally recognized ballet dancers and mentors. Q&A sessions for our older dancers. A fully integrated training program that combines wellness and strength.