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Ballet Concerto runs two year-round outreach programs in Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) schools: FIND (Find and Inspire New Dancers) and Lecture/Demonstrations. Both are part of the nonprofit's stated mission to make ballet and other forms of dance available to all ages and backgrounds. The programs sit alongside the organization's two annual concerts, the Summer Dance Concert and A Holiday Special.
The Two FWISD Outreach Programs
Ballet Concerto describes its outreach as two year-round programs delivered in FWISD schools. The available site information names them but does not publish grade levels, application steps, or a schedule, so the table below separates what is confirmed from what you would need to ask about.
| Program | What the site confirms | What is not specified |
|---|---|---|
| FIND (Find and Inspire New Dancers) | A year-round FWISD school outreach program; the name states its aim of finding and inspiring new dancers | Which schools, grade levels, class frequency, audition or sign-up process |
| Lecture/Demonstrations | A year-round FWISD school outreach program combining a lecture with a demonstration | Topics covered, length, how a school requests a visit |
FIND (Find and Inspire New Dancers)
FIND is the program most directly tied to the organization's accessibility goal: it is framed around discovering and encouraging new dancers rather than training an existing elite group. For a family or school deciding whether to pursue it, the practical next step is to confirm with Ballet Concerto which FWISD campuses currently host FIND and whether participation runs through the school or through a separate sign-up.
Lecture/Demonstrations
Lecture/Demonstrations pair spoken explanation with live demonstration, which makes them suited to a school assembly or classroom setting where students watch and learn about dance rather than perform. Because the site does not list topics or booking details, a school interested in hosting one should ask about format, audience size, and scheduling directly.
Who the Programs Are For
The stated audience is broad: Ballet Concerto says it exists to make ballet and other forms of dance available to all ages and backgrounds. The outreach programs are the school-facing part of that mission, while the public concerts serve the wider Fort Worth audience. If your interest is seeing a performance rather than a school program, the Summer Dance Concert and A Holiday Special are the relevant offerings.
How to Get Involved or Ask Questions
The site lists several ways to engage beyond attending:
- Donate through the donation link or via Venmo at @BalletConcerto.
- Volunteer with the organization.
- Purchase a table at the summer production.
- Read the newsletter (a Spring 2026 edition is posted) for current updates.
For specifics on FIND or Lecture/Demonstrations, such as which schools participate or how to request a visit, contact Ballet Concerto through the website rather than relying on the general program descriptions, which do not include enrollment or booking details.
Context: Who Runs These Programs
Ballet Concerto is a professional, nonprofit performing arts organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, active since 1969. It engages nationally and internationally known choreographers and professional dancers from U.S. ballet companies for its Summer Dance Concert, presented every summer since 1983 except 2020. The education and outreach work is part of the same nonprofit structure, which is why donations and volunteers are presented as direct support for these programs.