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