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
Misty Hildum
Secretary
Sahar Grovas
Treasurer
Erin VanDagna
Parliamentarian
Krista Smith
Directors
Membership
Nicci Byrd
Public Relations
Thuy Brown
Volunteer
Jennifer Kohrs
Merchandise
Teresa Gardenour
Special Events
Lori Sowa & Marianne Lacy
Fundraising
Rebecca Rautio
BalletForte Liason
Michael Banigan
Members-at-large
Hala Alameddine
Karen Crilly
Christie Kirby
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
- 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