June 5, 2020
WHERE WE STAND
Atlanta Ballet is heartbroken and outraged by the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and the long list of others who have been victims of the racial violence that continues to be a part of our society.
We stand in solidarity with and support of the Black community. To the Black dancers, artists, employees, supporters, and CDE students and families that help make up our incredible Atlanta Ballet family – we want you to know that you are seen, you are heard, and you are valued.
We are dedicated to taking action beyond a statement of solidarity, and committing wholeheartedly to bringing about authentic and lasting change to our organization and our art form – both of which have histories of being ethnically diverse, but predominantly White.
We recognize that we have a lot of work to do to ensure that everyone in our extended Atlanta Ballet family feels included, encouraged and valued. We are committed to listening to and learning from our internal and external communities, while creating and following through with actionable items that will help pave the way to a company that better reflects the community it serves.
WHAT WE ARE DOING
Our commitment to addressing inequities and promoting greater diversity and inclusion at Atlanta Ballet is manifest in several foundational steps we have taken, including:
Progressive Programs:
Artistic Pursuits:
Internal Practices:
WHAT YOU CAN DO
We are all in this together, and we encourage you to join us in making a difference by exploring some of the resources below that offer ways to learn, grow and take action.
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