Ballet receives grant from Braves
Gwinnett Ballet Theatre has partnered with Shiloh Elementary School for the past five years, offering free dance education year-round for children who would not otherwise be able to study. The Shiloh Dance Project has affected the lives of hundreds of elementary school children since 2006, giving many of them opportunities to learn and perform that would have been out of their reach economically if not for this program. These young students are offered dance instructions weekly, with clothing and shoes provided, as well as the chance to see annual productions by the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre free of charge.
The purpose in developing and continuing the Shiloh Dance Project is a response to the needs of a changing community. Goals and objectives of the program include educating the children in dance, music and physical fitness. This instills self confidence and better health, but also affords a further opportunity to those who are interested.
"Gwinnett Ballet Theatre is very excited to welcome the Gwinnett Braves as one of our valued community partners," said marketing director Holley Calmes. "I know we will make a difference in the lives of many young fans of both baseball and ballet."
GBT will be producing the 30th anniversary celebration of The Nutcracker at Gwinnett Performing Arts Center from Dec. 2-18. The series finale will include a special performance by Gwinnett Braves general manager North Johnson.
Organizations interested in applying for a Gwinnett Braves grant can visit the Community page on gwinnettbraves.com for more information.
The Gwinnett Braves are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Season tickets for the 2012 campaign are available at gwinnettbraves.com/2012, the Coolray Field Box Office and by calling (678) 277-0340. Follow the G-Braves at gwinnettbraves.com, at facebook.com/GwinnettBraves1 and via twitter.com/GwinnettBraves.
About Gwinnett Ballet Theatre
Founded in 1977, Gwinnett Ballet Theatre is Gwinnett County's oldest performing arts non-profit organization. Their mission is two-fold. For students, GBT offers the best dance education possible, enabling graduates to pursue a professional career, while instilling a knowledge and love for the art form. For community, they educate and inspire audiences through performances, a scholarship program, outreach projects and collaborations with other non-profit groups.
The Gwinnett Braves operate under the Atlanta Braves Foundation and specifically focus on those organizations in Gwinnett and its surrounding counties. The Atlanta Braves Foundation is the non-profit arm of the Atlanta Braves that actively supports community organizations and their programs within the metro Atlanta area. Through the foundation, the team is dedicated to providing social, educational and scholarship opportunities for the youth in our surrounding communities in connection with the activities of the Gwinnett Braves baseball club.
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