The process of enhancing, improving, or adorning to emphasize desirable features and/or to express significance, meaning, or value.
Priority Issues: Cultural expression, music, arts
Ballet Renaissance
Ballet Renaissance, translating literally from French as “Dance Rebirth,” is a publicly supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, committed to educating and inspiring youth and the community through the art of classical ballet. Established in June of 1997, in Detroit, Michigan, Ballet Renaissance originated when a group of college dance majors and graduates began presenting community performances focused on inspiring, uplifting, and uniting individuals through the transformative power and expression of dance. The group held a belief that “like casting a pebble on still water,” dance sends out ripples of creativity, generosity, and authenticity that can help heal and repair our world. In 2011, Ballet Renaissance expanded to northern Colorado. Ballet Renaissance seeks to eliminate financial barriers to exceptional training and offers year-round ballet classes and performance opportunities to dancers of all experience levels (ages 4+).
Colorado Open Lands
Colorado Open Lands is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust that exists to protect Colorado’s land and water resources. It protects and restores open and working lands for the benefit of the people and wildlife of Northern Colorado. It works primarily with private landowners to place voluntary agreements called conservation easements on their property. The process is driven by the wishes of the landowner with the goal of protecting open space, water, and wildlife habitat—forever.
Larimer Choral Society
The Larimer Choral Society (LCS) enriches the cultural life of Northern Colorado by providing accessible, high-quality choral music and opportunities for community connection through singing. It addresses barriers to arts access, social isolation, and limited opportunities for lifelong learning by offering inclusive, affordable choral programs for singers and audiences of all ages. Its work centers on two core programs. The Larimer Chorale, an auditioned semi-professional choir, performs major choral masterworks alongside approachable repertoire in live and livestreamed concerts with professional symphony musicians, expanding access to high-quality performances throughout the region. The Silvertones program offers a welcoming, non-audition choral experience for older adults, fostering social connection, supporting cognitive health, and enhancing overall well-being. Across all programs, it prioritizes affordability, outreach performances, and community partnerships to ensure broad participation. As it approaches its 50th anniversary, LCS aims to continue strengthening community bonds, expanding access to the arts, and enhancing quality of life through the power of choral music.
