On the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season and supports philanthropy to bring about a change in communities nation-wide, powered by the collaboration of social media.

Our goal during #GivingTuesdayCLT is to raise funds for scholarships in the Academy and Reach. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of dance. Talent has no limits, however it needs to be discovered, cherished and nurtured.

What is #GivingTuesdayCLT?

Presented by Wells Fargo and powered by SHARE Charlotte, #GivingTuesdayCLT has influenced nearly $20M in value for Charlotte-area nonprofits and inspired more than 11,000 new donors since 2014.

$1,000 provides a partial scholarship for an Academy student

$250 provides four Reach classes and accompaniment by percussionist

$100 provides live accompaniment for one Academy class

$50 provides dance attire (leotards, tights, ballet shoes) for two female Reach students

Charlotte Ballet’s Reach program is a three-year, community engagement, need-based dance scholarship program designed to make high-quality dance training accessible for children ages 7-13. Reach provide equitable access to training, an impact on social behavior and learning and high-quality performing arts instruction.

SCHOLARSHIPS MADE IT POSSIBLE

Jared Sutton, following participation in the Reach program at the Naomi Drenan Recreation Center, reached the highest level of training in the Charlotte Ballet Academy’s Pre-Professional Division. Beginning in the 2018/2019 Season, Jared joined Charlotte Ballet’s Second Company as a professional dancer.

Sabriyya Dean, following participation in the Reach program at the Albemarle Road Recreation Center, has excelled during her training in the Charlotte Ballet Academy. Beginning in the 2018/2019 Season, Sabriyya joined Charlotte Ballet Academy’s Pre-Professional Division to continue her training toward a career in dance.

Join us for #GivingTuesdayCLT this year to help ensure that young new voices are developed through Charlotte Ballet.

Photos by Peter Zay, Jeff Cravotta and James Wiley