Step into a world of discovery with Boulder Ballet's 42nd season: UNLOCKED
As we reflect on an inspiring year at Boulder Ballet, we are filled with gratitude for your unwavering support. Your contributions have made a profound impact on our dancers, our community, and the art of ballet itself. Thank you for considering Boulder Ballet in your year end giving.
A year in review - see the impact of your donation!
In this past year alone we had 120 new supporters who joined us in our mission. We have witnessed a remarkable 400% increase in overall individual giving since 2019, allowing us to enhance our programs and support our talented dancers with a 64% increase in salaries. This growth has been made possible because of donors like you.
Our professional company thrived with over 35 performances and 5 world premieres, showcasing the creativity and dedication of our artists. We are proud to have partnered with wellness experts to support the physical and mental health of our dancers and were honored with the What's your peace award' from Mental Health Colorado. Initiatives like our Dance Direct Space Residency Program and the Bilingual Ballet have expanded our community outreach, providing access to dance education for all.
Looking ahead, we are excited to continue creating original ballets and professional development opportunities, fostering an environment where our dancers can grow and shine. Your support is vital as we seek to expand access to dance education and continue our mission of inclusivity.
Thank you for being an essential part of the Boulder Ballet family. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of our dancers and the community we serve.
Our 2024/25 season invites you to join us in a series of unforgettable performances that will unlock new dimensions of art, wellness, and human connection. Prepare to be moved and captivated by a diverse program featuring stirring works that will inspire and resonate long after the final curtain falls.
This Colorado Gives Day your gift unlocks the power of the arts and supports the following programs
Testimonials
“I found my home. I don’t think there is anywhere else where I could be my authentic self”
~ Catherine Lasak – Company Artist (on joining Boulder Ballet on 2023)
"The work Boulder Ballet is doing is so important."
~ Julia Manning (Artistic Director of Colorado Movement Lab)
"I was stunned by the excellent quality of the performances. Boulder Ballet has reached heights I would only expect from a large city".
~ Marc Vick (Colorado Ballet subscriber)
“After relocating to Boulder during the pandemic, I was thrilled to find such a tremendous ballet school for my two daughters. I am impressed with their increased confidence, body awareness, joy (every class is fun for them), and sense of belonging; they have certainly found a community. I am grateful to have the wonderful teachers and staff at Boulder Ballet supporting my daughters as they grow through adolescence!”
~ Alicia Curtin (Parent of BBS Student)
Boulder Ballet has won "Best of Boulder Live Dance Group" every year for over ten years. "With performances that range from elegant, classic fairy tales to contemporary stories of imagination, power and love, ballet is a mixture of athleticism and grace. Boulder Ballet takes the audience into different worlds through its rich interpretations of the human story. Since the 1980s, the company has been enriching the whole region with their mix of classic and contemporary shows, while pursuing innovation, programmatic growth and an attention to quality that really makes these dancers shine. With programs all year long, Boulder Ballet always has a unique theatrical performance just waiting for you to experience."
~Boulder Weekly, 2019
"Boulder has much to be proud of with it's resident production of The Nutcracker."
~Denver Post