CWB Dancers take pride and sense of ownership in their Company

The 2011-2012 Season brought new energy within the ranks at Central West Ballet. An influx of dancers from other cities such as Sacramento and Salt Lake City, combined with new local incoming dancers created a diversity to the already established group of Central West veterans. Early this year, the Company added accomplished talents to its roster and after auditions, a new group of dancers joined the troupe. Artistic Director René Daveluy says this was of particular significance in the path Central West has taken. "We have reached a point where a greater number of support from outside dancers inspires and opens new horizons", Daveluy explains, "the reverse is also true, where our resident artists have a lot to bring to outside talents".

Central West Ballet has gone through great steps as of late in order to establish a support system for the Company's stability. The Company has opened up an option for trainees and is actively fundraising to keep a dancers fund growing. This has led to a direct involvement of the dancers, who have taken supporting roles in helping CWB's staff and Board of Directors to accomplish the many tasks needed to raise funds. "Our dancers believe in the Company", Daveluy goes on to say, "it is their passion, their future". Such unusual strength of character from the dancers as a team brings a healthy sense of ownership over their own environment. Daveluy says he is most impressed with their level of vision in understanding the bigger picture. "Their talents range from campaigning to marketing to event organization", he says, "they show a unique capacity in building a future for the Company". Central West's plans continue to present a series of additional community events to its calendar.