The Women's Committee Dancer Emergency Relief Fund
Dear Women's Committee and Friends,
While we find ourselves in the utmost of difficult times, and as we struggle through our daily lives, we cannot forget the artists who have committed their lives to their artistry - to bringing us their very best in dance for The Washington Ballet.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Washington Ballet has shifted the remainder of the performance season to May and June. As a result, many of our dancers will face financial difficulties in the coming weeks because of this unexpected and immediate layoff.
The Washington Ballet dancers never fail to bring us joy, beauty, and inspiration through their artistry and athleticism. They are the unfailing pillars of DC's vibrant cultural community. Now, it's our turn to support them.
Donate now and help us raise $20,000 in emergency relief funds for our Company, Studio Company, and Professional Training Division students without a financial safety net at this time. Funds will directly and completely go to dancers who need support for rent, living expenses, and food.
Our company dancers from abroad cannot get additional work due to visa restrictions. Our Studio Company dancers do not qualify for unemployment because they are not signed on the same contract as our full company dancers. Several of our Professional Training Division students are from abroad and cannot return home at this time. They need our support.
It is times like this that test our compassion and the very nature of why we give. Thank you for helping our young talented dancers during this crisis. Please share this message with your networks and re-post on social media with the hashtag #TWBrelief. Let's do this for the love of dance, for Julie and Victor, and for the love of our TWB dancers. Together, we will emerge a stronger family.
With much hope,
Ginger Dietrich
President
The Women's Committee of The Washington Ballet
Board of Directors Ex Officio for The Washington Ballet
(Photo by Mena Brunette, TWC Member, xmbphotography)
