BALLETFORTE

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
Misty Hildum 

Vice President
Jill Thaxton

Secretary
Melinda Elliott

Treasurer
Erin VanDagna 

Parliamentarian
Krista Smith

Directors

    Membership
    Keisha Sylve

    Public Relations
    Dorothy Lillig

    Volunteer
    Jennifer Snyder   

    Merchandise
    Cherry Garcia

    Special Events
    Renee Mock   

    Fundraising
    Christie Kirby     

BalletForte Liason
Dianne Jarrell

Members-at-large
Hala Alameddine
Alyson Sandlin
Ashley Christian

 

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

Our events include:

• Clara’s Nutcracker Tea
• Nutcracker Boutique
• Spring Gala
• Activities for all BalletForte performances

Why Join?

For Community members, it means making the arts/ballet affordable and convenient for Fort Bend County residents, which enhances the quality of  life for its citizens. For non-Company members, it means the opportunity to participate in a pre-professional production of The Nutcracker that is very affordable in addition to the possibility of participating in the Company in the future. The Guild also provides scholarship opportunities for promising young dancers.

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

• Petite Member $25
  (for families with children under the age of 12)
  – Recognition of Dancer’s birthday
  – V.I.P. treatment at Clara’s Tea
  – One Vote

• Dance Member $50
  – Petite Member benefits plus:
  –  Acknowledgement in programs
  – One Vote

• Associate Member $75
  – Dance Member benefits plus:
  – BalletForte logo item
  – BalletForte T-shirt
  – One Vote

• Patron Member $100
  – Associate Member benefits plus:
  – Priority purchasing for The Nutcracker
  – Priority purchasing for Spring Gala
  – Two votes