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Why we need your support Petit Papillon's continuing success depends upon its supporters. In the past, generous individuals and organizations have made it possible for the school to successfully pursue its mission to: Educate children and adults in the dance arts, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, sex or disability; Develop programs in the Theater Arts for children and adults to become a complete community school for the performing arts serving the entire central New Hampshire area; Assist in developing a greater appreciation and love for the performing art of dance and theater within the community, state and region; Present productions by young artists of a high technical, creative and artistic level in a professional manner to the community, state and region; Develop creative collaborations with as many area artists as possible, thereby enriching the company, school and its programs; Develop and maintain outreach programs to schools throughout the greater Concord area and state in performance and lecture/demonstration to augment the educational process in the schools; To bring quality live performance to areas of the state and region where it is unavailable or very limited. Vital to meeting these goals is the renovation of Petit Papillon’s new site. Currently the school offers large, bright, fully accessible classrooms with the finest sprung floors available. While still a work in progress, the facility generated accolades from all the master teachers who worked with students during the past year. With your support, this space will become a state-of-the-art facility for dance and theater education. Additionally, our new studio gives Petit Papillon the ability to host the growing number of touring dance companies visiting Concord. Petit Papillon’s new studio offers an ideal venue for these companies to prepare for performances and to offer master classes to community residents. Your generous support also will enable Petit Papillon to expand the following programs: Petit Papillon Scholarship Fund This fund assists students with financial limitations that would otherwise prevent them from exploring the world of dance. Currently, 10% of our students receive some level of scholarship assistance and one of our primary goals is to be able to continue offering an annually funded scholarship program to those in need. Company Tours We are fully committed to sharing the artistic work we create with school districts state-wide. The company visits three to four schools each year presenting programs in the lecture/demonstration format. These performances expose the arts to children who may otherwise not have the opportunity to experience them. New Program Development During the 2004-2005 academic year Petit Papillon plans to begin a program for students in wheel chairs.  This program will help to develop the talents of those with disabilities so that they may find a creative voice through the dance arts.  Similar programs are available at ballet schools across country. How you can help Membership; become a donor at any level. Corporate Sponsor Business Sponsor Volunteer Opportunities Donor Form				Pat, Thank you for all you did to make this a wonderful event for all the girls.  I think Petit Papillon is an enriching environment in which girls can grow.  Sabrina thoroughly enjoyed herself.  I appreciate the emphasis for the girls on self sufficiency and helping one another. Sincerely, Becky
May 24, 2000 Dear Petit Papillon, Our students have been enriched through your dance performance this morning. Outstanding choreography, music, and dancers, costumed beautifully, made an impression. In our discussion following the performance I found students in awe of the hard work it takes to perform. Continued success as you dance for others. Know that you bring pleasure to those who see you. Sincerely Yours, Teacher at The Whitefield School Whitefield, NH May 24, 2000 Dear Petit Papillon, I thought your acts were really great. I know you trained hard. You should come again sometime. It showed you worked hard by your skill and talent. I liked the missing Princess of Oz, that Olympic dance, and the one dance where you wore masks. I liked the way you acted out in some acts. They were very good. I liked whoever was Scraps. She was funny. Please come again! Yours truly, Student at Henniker Community School Henniker, NH				December 2001 Dear Patricia and Petit Papillon Dancers, Thank you for sharing your gifts with our Newfound Area School District children. They were awestruck with the beautiful dancing, the striking costumes and the enchanting story of The Lost Princess of Oz. What a wonderful way to introduce the beauty of ballet to children. Thank you, again. The experience was unforgettable and we hope we can make Petit Papillon performance an annual Newfound event. Thank You! Warmly, Teacher in Newfound Regional School District April 9, 2001 Dear Petit Papillon, I really liked the performance of the dancers. I liked the dance on the Lost Princess of Oz. The last dance was funny when they were in the bags because they were big then they got small. A lot of my friends liked it too. I had a friend in the 3rd grade and he thought it was magnificent. I hope this comes out good with the dancers. It was like we have been learning in gym; they did high medium and low movements. I did not know how they stayed on there tip toes and now I do. It was very creative. I thought the spider in Little Miss Muffet was cool. Respectfully, Student