Fundraising Goal: $10,000
Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance
Organization Mission:
Wilmington Ballet/Academy of the Dance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing superior arts education to foster discipline, self actualization, and confidence for the enrichment of communities in the state of Delaware, and surrounding regional areas. Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance welcomes everyone regardless of training, race, age, gender or orientation.
Giving during the 24 Hours between 6pm on March 2nd, and 6pm on March 3rd will greatly help us to:
- Provide comprehensive, accessible, career focused arts education and guidance to aspiring artists in the region
- Collaborate with an array of multicultural artists and organizations on performance and educational initiatives, to expand the creative knowledge, artistic capacity, and world view of our students and community
- Be a leader in advocating and creating opportunities aligned with diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts community of the state of Delaware
By supporting our DoMore24 Campaign you are helping students foster discipline, confidence, poise, and commitment through arts education. WBAD's passionate work provides exceptional arts training that is well rounded, and career focused.
Some Academy of the Dance alumni include :
Susan Stroman - Broadway Director / Choreographer
Tina Fehlandt - Mark Morris Dance Group
Mary Jane Taylor Issacs - Boston Ballet
Akua Noni Parker - Dance Theater of Harlem / Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Lateef Williams - The Royal Ballet of Flanders
Kimberly Cilento - The Washington Ballet
Antonia Rae Dougherty - Roanoke Ballet Theatre
Ellen Rosa Taylor - Chair of Dance Department of Idyllwild Arts Academy
Benjamin Sterling Cannon - North Carolina Dance Theater ( Charlotte Ballet ), Disney's The Lion King on Broadway
It is our conscious intention to make our performances and instruction accessible to aspiring artists who may not otherwise have the financial means, or resources to discover and pursue a professional arts career.
Your generosity will help us to change lives.
Your donation truly does make a difference!!
About Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance
Organization Details
Name:
Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance
EIN: 261861300
Street Address:
1709 Gilpin Ave
City: Wilmington
State: DE Zip: 19806
Counties Served: New Castle, Kent, Sussex
Office Locations: Wilmington
Sectors: Arts & Culture, Education, Kids, Recreation & Sports, Seniors, Social Justice, Youth Development, DDOA Grantee, BIPOC-Led (CEO/ED), BIPOC-Led (Sr/Exec Leadership), BIPOC-Led (Board)
Fundraisers for this Organization
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Recent Donations
- Winner of Pursuit of Equity Donation Bonus Prizes, Small Nonprofit Division (Sponsored By Bloom Energy, United Way of Delaware, and the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative) (6th Place) challenge! $250
- Jana Leonard $100
- Pamelyn Manocchio ---
- Anonymous ---
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Patricia Goodridge
(in honor of Alyss Ayres) $25 - Winner of Bloom Energy I've Got the Power Hour (Small Nonprofits) challenge! $500
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Grace Cilento
(in honor of Arthur Hurchinson) --- - Liz Pashley $25
- Danica Fisher $200
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Anonymous
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Eligible Matches
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Eligible Challenges
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Challenges Won
Always Best Care Be The Change Power Hour (Small Nonprofits)
Chemours Up and Atom! Power Hour (Small Nonprofits)
Bloom Energy I've Got the Power Hour (Small Nonprofits)
Pursuit of Equity Donation Bonus Prizes, Small Nonprofit Division (Sponsored By Bloom Energy, United Way of Delaware, and the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative) (6th Place)
Golden Ticket 2 PM (Small Nonprofits) (Sponsored by Horty & Horty)
Winning fundraiser: Help WB Fund its Mission!
