Attention DFW girls & ballet lovers
I have become friends with one of the dancers in the Texas Ballet Theater. She has confided in me that the theater is in financial trouble. I am really worried about losing the ballet in Dallas. I've finally gotten Jack to agree to season tickets. I'm not about to lose it now :) If you are so moved, please donate to the cause (see the link in the email below). At the very least, pass the word around to those who you know who might be able to give.
Every little bit will help right now. Let's help keep the ballet alive. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
My dearest family and friends,
I’m writing to let you know that, for the first time ever, the dancers of Texas Ballet Theater are reaching out to all the great people in our lives-to raise money for the company. We’re really excited about this. We need to raise $300,000 by September 15th and we're determined to raise every penny of it! (And you know how determined dancers can be.)
Artistically TBT is doing better than ever: We’ve been getting rave reviews. Our company has been hailed as “…impressive in every respect…” (Marilyn Bailey, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2/18/06 and “…near to perfection…” (Margaret Putnam, The Dallas Morning News, 4/2/07. In addition, Ben Stevenson’s “Mozart’s Requiem” was rated the “top dance performance of 2007” by The Dallas Morning News. We also had a 54% increase in ticket sales in the past three seasons.
But these economic times are hitting the arts hard. If we don’t take action, our future could be precarious. We need a stronger financial base to survive and flourish.
We are asking for any size contribution that feels great to you. No gift too small! No gift too big! Whether your contribution will pay for postage stamps, a pair of pointe shoes, a swan’s costume, a dancer’s salary, or an orchestra-we need you all and we love you all.
You can make a tax-deductible donation on line by clicking here: http://www.texasballettheater.org/support/supporttbt.htm
And don’t forget to check if your company matches donations.
Please help keep the Texas Ballet Theater alive and dancing!
Thanks.
Please keep us in your prayers, that we may be given the courage, strength and tools necessary to get us through this difficult time. We were completely in shock this week and it has been extremely challenging to say the least. However, I know we have an incredible group of people here, and we will do everything in our power to get the word out. Thank you for your love and support throughout the years of my personal love and dedication to an art I love and cherish. I want to reach out to all of you and ask you to share this email with anyone else you can think of who might like to help. I know, we the dancers are capable of anything, because we have so many people in our lives who have helped us get to where we are through your love and support. I know financially times are difficult for everyone, but if you feel you can help in anyway possible, I would be eternally grateful.
If you have any questions you can email me, and I will try to fill you in. We are in the midst of planning events and getting things together to raise money and awareness in Dallas, Fort Worth, so if you don't hear from me, it is just because I am working around the clock to do whatever I personally can. Thank you!
My love and appreciation,
Lisa
Every little bit will help right now. Let's help keep the ballet alive. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
My dearest family and friends,
I’m writing to let you know that, for the first time ever, the dancers of Texas Ballet Theater are reaching out to all the great people in our lives-to raise money for the company. We’re really excited about this. We need to raise $300,000 by September 15th and we're determined to raise every penny of it! (And you know how determined dancers can be.)
Artistically TBT is doing better than ever: We’ve been getting rave reviews. Our company has been hailed as “…impressive in every respect…” (Marilyn Bailey, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2/18/06 and “…near to perfection…” (Margaret Putnam, The Dallas Morning News, 4/2/07. In addition, Ben Stevenson’s “Mozart’s Requiem” was rated the “top dance performance of 2007” by The Dallas Morning News. We also had a 54% increase in ticket sales in the past three seasons.
But these economic times are hitting the arts hard. If we don’t take action, our future could be precarious. We need a stronger financial base to survive and flourish.
We are asking for any size contribution that feels great to you. No gift too small! No gift too big! Whether your contribution will pay for postage stamps, a pair of pointe shoes, a swan’s costume, a dancer’s salary, or an orchestra-we need you all and we love you all.
You can make a tax-deductible donation on line by clicking here: http://www.texasballettheater.org/support/supporttbt.htm
And don’t forget to check if your company matches donations.
Please help keep the Texas Ballet Theater alive and dancing!
Thanks.
Please keep us in your prayers, that we may be given the courage, strength and tools necessary to get us through this difficult time. We were completely in shock this week and it has been extremely challenging to say the least. However, I know we have an incredible group of people here, and we will do everything in our power to get the word out. Thank you for your love and support throughout the years of my personal love and dedication to an art I love and cherish. I want to reach out to all of you and ask you to share this email with anyone else you can think of who might like to help. I know, we the dancers are capable of anything, because we have so many people in our lives who have helped us get to where we are through your love and support. I know financially times are difficult for everyone, but if you feel you can help in anyway possible, I would be eternally grateful.
If you have any questions you can email me, and I will try to fill you in. We are in the midst of planning events and getting things together to raise money and awareness in Dallas, Fort Worth, so if you don't hear from me, it is just because I am working around the clock to do whatever I personally can. Thank you!
My love and appreciation,
Lisa