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
Nicole Peffley
Ways and Means
Kate Koenig
Michelle Kuhn
Sandy Lamb
Melissa Calcote
Public Relations
Bill Burelsmith
Lisa Hebert
Membership
Kristie Roberts
Keisha Sylve
Volunteers & Production
Suppport
Lori Pace
Shellie Miller
Treasurer
Danielle Jackson
Secretary
Melinda Elliott
Parliamentarian
Krista Smith
Historian
Dorothy Lillig
Members at Large
Patty Flores
Randi Ramsey
Member Emeritus
Dianne Jarrell
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