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Our Mission:
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To enrich and educate the lives of
adults and children alike with quality instruction and erformance in the art of
classical ballet.
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Teach classical
ballet, which will enrich the students' understanding of self
worth while building self confidence and integrity.
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To share our
knowledge and our professional experience of the proper
fundamentals and advancements of classical ballet, which is
paramount in developing a well rounded, disciplined
dancer.
The Frisco Ballet, a non-profit 501 ( c ) 3
organization, was established in 1999 by company Artistic and
Executive Director,
Sheena Laramore.
This company continues to perform throughout this wonderful
community bringing the joy, beauty, and grace of classical ballet to
those around them, while also giving back to the community through
benefit performances and dance outreach
programs.
The Frisco Ballet studies classical
ballet daily at Sheena's Dance Academy in Frisco. The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Coppelia,
Sleeping Beauty, Ballet Egyptian, and A Holiday Extravaganza are a
few of the delightful performances brought to life by The Frisco
Ballet through the years.
The Frisco Ballet is commitment to introducing,
educating, and entertaining Frisco and surrounding residence about
the arts, imparticular classical ballet, and also demonstrates the
benefits of a committed group working together to achieve excellence
in the arts.
As a result of the excellent training received while
studying and performing with The Frisco Ballet and Sheena's Dance
Academy, many of the dancers have auditioned and been accepted
to some of the top ballet companies: Joffrey Ballet, Atlanta
Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Virginia
School of the Arts, School of American Ballet, Austin Ballet,
American Academy of Ballet, Houston Ballet, to name a
few.
The Frisco Ballet is supported by
Frisco Association for the Arts and Texas Commission for the Arts
through scholarship funds awarded to select Frisco Ballet dancers.
This rapidly growing, Frisco based classical ballet company
is sponsored and supported by many local businesses and
organizations. The Frisco Ballet will continue to blossom and
bring the joy of live classical ballet to Frisco. Those
interested in auditioning, volunteering, or sponsorship
opportunities for The Frisco Ballet may call (972)731-0361 for more
information.
Through continued commitment, experience, and expertise
The Frisco Ballet and its teaching staff have established a
relationship with Frisco and surrounding communities that will last
for years to come, performing the beauty of the arts
through classical ballet.
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