City of Columbus - File #: 0317X-2017

• File #: 0317X-2017
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/21/2017
• In control: Page
• On agenda: 12/4/2017
• Final action: 12/7/2017
• Title: To commemorate the 40th Season of BalletMet’s “The Nutcracker,” and to congratulate the Company on four decades of enriching lives in Central Ohio, through the art of dance
• Sponsors: Jaiza Page, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shannon G. Hardin, Michael Stinziano, Priscilla Tyson, Zach M. Klein

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/7/2017	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
12/6/2017	1	MAYOR	Signed
12/4/2017	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
12/4/2017	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To commemorate the 40^th Season of BalletMet’s “The Nutcracker,” and to congratulate the Company on four decades of enriching lives in Central Ohio, through the art of dance

Body

WHEREAS, BalletMet was founded in 1978 and since then it has brought incredible dance of different genres to theatres, studios and classrooms not only in Central Ohio, but also beyond; and

WHEREAS, Located in the heart of downtown, BalletMet boasts ground breaking world premieres, a black box theatre performance space, seven dance studios, and much more; and

WHEREAS, BalletMet ranks among the nation’s 20 largest professional ballet companies.  The ensemble Company’s 26 dancers are noted for powerful artistry and versatile technique.  Performances have occurred in over 28 states and abroad in Canada, Russia, Poland, Spain and Egypt; and

WHEREAS, BalletMet is among the largest United States dance training centers affiliated with a professional company. Its school and community programs have served over 30,000 individuals in classrooms and business and civic settings; and

WHEREAS, Opening night of the 2017 season of the extraordinary Nutcracker begins on Friday, December 8^th and runs until December 24^th, held at the historic Ohio Theater; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:  That this Council does hereby congratulate BalletMet on its incredible 40^th dance season and contributions to the City of Columbus.