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.
President
Sara Harms
Vice President
Thuy Brown
Secretary
Sahar Grovas
Treasurer
Heidi Vicknair
Parliamentarian
Krista Smith
Directors
Membership
Carol Holdaway
Public Relations
Melissa Vallejo
Volunteer
Jennifer Kohrs & Kris Carley
Merchandise
Teresa Gardenour
Special Events
Lori Sowa & Marianne Lacy
Fundraising
Christie Kirby
Production Support
Rebecca Rautio
BalletForte Liason
Michael Banigan
Members-at-large
Hala Alameddine
Karen Crilly
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
Visit https://balletforte.givesmart.com/ for more information on our annual events:
- 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://balletforte.givesmart.com/ to support BalletForte and The BalletForte Guild.
Membership
the Guild membership year is an annual year from June to May. However, members can join at any time during the year. All levels of membership are available as an annual fee per family.
Membership Levels and Benefits
Grand Patron $250
Logo Sweatshirt, Logo T-Shirt, Water Bottle, Car Decal, Luggage Tag, Key Chain
Two Votes
Patron Guild $150
Logo T-Shirt, Water Bottle, Car Decal, Luggage Tag, Key Chain
One Vote
Associate Guild $100
Water Bottle, Car Decal, Luggage Tag, Key Chain
One Vote
Dance Guild $50
For all youth ages 11 and up
Car Decal, Luggage Tag, Key Chain
New! Gift at Clara's Tea and at Spring Show
One Vote
Petite Guild $40
For FBAD Students only ages 10 and under
Birthday Ballerina Visit and Gift
Gift at Clara's Tea and at Spring Show
One Vote
All membership levels receive program recognition. Dance Guild Level and above receive priority access to purchase tickets. Membership are per family.