


One Performance Can Change a Life...
Through its proud partnership with LA's Best, Beyond the Bell, and others, and thanks to the generosity of patrons like you, Los Angeles Ballet reserves a minimum of 10% of tickets for disadvantaged children and their parents or guardians. In just five seasons, Los Angeles Ballet performances have been enjoyed by as many as 5,000 underserved or disadvantaged youth who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to experience the wonder of dance. Participating organizations have included the following:
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LA’s Best – The Mayor’s after school program* |
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IICYA - (Introducing Inner City Youth to the Arts) |
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Muscular Dystrophy Association |
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After School All Stars: Los Angeles |
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Beyond the Bell – Latino after school organization |
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PUENTE – East and South Los Angeles youth organization founded by Sister Jennie Puente |
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Mattel Children’s Hospital |
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SERT – Therapeutic horseback riding program for mentally and physically handicapped children |
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Create Now! – Youth arts organization
Junior League of Los Angeles’ Community Partners |
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Lineage Dance Company – Non-profit dance program |
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Parkcrest Dance Group – Long Beach |
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Everybody Dance! – Los Angeles |
Los Angeles Ballet gratefully acknowledges all donor contributions in programs and on its website, plus offers benefits corresponding to each donor's contribution as described on the Support page. All contributions are 100% tax deductible.
* About LA's BEST
LA's BEST - Better Educated Students for Tomorrow - is a nationally recognized after school education, enrichment and recreation program serving more than 28,000 children with the greatest needs and fewest resources throughout the City of Los Angeles. LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program provides a safe haven for children ages 5 to 12 at 180 elementary school sites each day during the critical hours after school - at no cost to parents. Established in 1988, LA's BEST is a partnership including the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Unified School District and the private sector. For more information, please visit www.lasbest.org.
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