Title I

Elementary School Partnerships

Ballet Nouveau Colorado’s Title I Elementary Partnerships bring yearlong arts experiences to 2,500 students in four public schools in high-need neighborhoods each year. More than 80% of the students in these schools fall below the federal poverty line and up to 25% are classified as homeless. Studies show that students with high levels of arts participation outperform students lacking the arts in all areas of competency.  The impact is even more significant in students with low-income backgrounds. BNC’s two-year residencies provide the opportunity for students to gain confidence through an in-depth process that merges dance with each school’s specific curricular priorities. These partnerships also include interactive in-school and in-theatre performances by BNC’s professional company throughout the year and after school ballet classes for two grade levels.