BalletForte Guild

BalletForte Guild – Mission

The BalletForte Guild is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization of dedicated volunteers who donate their time and expertise towards various fund raising events, which in turn, provide social and financial support for BalletForte, the premier, pre-professional ballet company of Fort Bend County.

2025/2026 Board Members

President	Heidi Vicknair
Vice President	Thuy Brown
Secretary	Lorie Carter
Parliamentarian	Nicole Douglas
Director of Membership	Tanya Mangum
Director of Public Relations
Director of Social Media	Isabeli Del Toro
Director of Volunteers	Jennifer Kohrs
Director of Merchandise	Teresa Gardenour
Director of Special Events	Krista Smith & Lori Sowa
Director of Fundraising	Marianne Lacy
Campaign Administrator	Kathleen Welnack
Director of Production Support	Rebecca Rautio
BalletForte Dance Company Liaison	Michael Banigan
Member-At-Large	Anna Colwell
Member-At-Large	Ashley Smith

Who We Are

Since its beginning in 2000, The BalletForte Guild has provided volunteer and financial support to BalletForte, Fort Bend County’s premiere pre-professional ballet company. Our effort help to:

• Increase community awareness of BalletForte
• Provide performance assistance
• Provide funds to support production costs and costumes for performances
• Defray cost of guest artists and choreographers
• Defray cost of annual Regional Dance America/Southwest Festival performances

What We Do

• Fall Guild Membership Drive
• Clara’s Tea Holiday Fundraiser Event
• Clara's Tea Silent Auction
• Nutcracker Boutique
• Spring Gala

Why Join?

The Guild relies on the generosity of local businesses, community members, parents and patrons to make the arts and ballet affordable and convenient for Fort Bend County residents. Visit https://event.auctria.com/7f37a490-d665-4488-9715-985b87dd6d41/Guild to support BalletForte and The BalletForte Guild.