Peninsula Ballet Theatre

People have danced since, you know, the caveman days they gathered together and beat on their drums and they danced” - Christine LeslieIn this episode, our featured voice is Christine Leslie the CEO and Executive Director of the Peninsula Ballet Theatre Our next featured voice is Christine Leslie the CEO and Executive Director of the Peninsula Ballet Theatre. Over its fifty years of operation, the Peninsula Ballet Theatre has become the artistic and cultural hub of San Mateo County through its School which fosters a community of inclusivity, Summer Camp, and live performances of classic ballet, jazz, ballroom, and hip hop. The covid-19 pandemic is hitting our performing arts organizations very hard and no one knows how many performing arts organizations will permanently close down. Christine shares with us how her team is reinventing their performances 🎧Explore Our Award-Winning Special SeriesIf you enjoyed this episode, dive deeper into our 4-part legacy of impact:Where Art Meets Impact: How creativity drives systemic change. Season 1 and Season 2From Bankruptcy to Reinvention: The story of Stockton’s resilience. COVID-19’s Impact Series: Navigating the pandemic's effect on our community.Making the Invisible Visible: Discover the untold stories of finding home.