Ballet Arizona announced it recently received a generous grant from The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation to support a new initiative called Project: Ignite. This initiative was a product of Ballet Arizona’s recently completed strategic plan supporting growth and expansion for the three pillars of the organization’s mission: artistic programming, The School of Ballet Arizona, and community engagement. 

“We share our heartfelt gratitude with The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation for this historical gift,” said Ballet Arizona executive director Jami Kozemczak. “This grant was awarded at a critical inflection point for Ballet Arizona, as the organization positions itself on a growth trajectory post-pandemic. Project: Ignite is a visionary initiative that makes strategic investments in programmatic growth and mission enhancements, while stabilizing the organization through optimized revenue generation and infrastructure development. This transformational grant will allow us to deepen our commitment to cultural outreach, dance education, and access for the benefit of all in our community.”