Community outreach is an essential part of Ballet Chelsea. Every year, our company members participate in numerous events within local communities around Chelsea bringing the joy of dance into classes, senior centers, after school programs and underserved communities.
To inquire about Ballet Chelsea's community outreach and events, please contact us at info@balletchelsea.org.
Outreach Events - Summer 2025
-
Sounds & Sights Booth - July 24
-
Open House at Ballet Chelsea - July 30
-
Sounds & Sights Performance at the Clocktower - July 31
-
FREE Pop-up Classes with Jenebah Giacomelli - August 11: Sign Up Here
- Dance Fit: 6:00 - 7:00 PM - An energizing 60-minute dance/fitness class that blends rhythm-based cardio, high-intensity strength training, and mindful stretching to boost endurance, tone your body, and leave you feeling empowered from head to toe.
- Belly Dance: 7:00 - 8:30 pm - This 90-minute Tribal Fusion Belly Dance class for ages 13+ blends traditional belly dance with modern styles like hip hop and flamenco, using group improvisation, isolation drills, and expressive movement to build strength, connection, and personal style. -
Farmers Market Booth - August 20
-
Chelsea Fair Parade - August 23
Community Engagement
Some of Ballet Chelsea's outreach events have included:
- Chelsea District Library Nutcracker Story Time
- Chelsea School District's Geography Night
- SRSLY's New Year's Eve party
- Chelsea Senior Center's Festival of Tables
- Hometown Holidays Festival Parade
- Chelsea Fair Parade.
Outreach Performances
Additionally, the company regularly offers mini-performances, including:
- The Gifts of the Arts hosted by the University of Michigan Hospitals
- Jackson School of the Arts Fairy Festival
- Michigan Youth Arts Festival
- Eastern Michigan University’s Community Dance Day
