Dear Friends,

Over the past several months, our community has experienced a tremendous amount of
change. As Peninsula Lively Arts and Peninsula Ballet Theatre conclude nearly six decades of
service to the Bay Area, we have been overwhelmed by the love, support, and encouragement
shown by students, dancers, families, alumni, audience members, and friends throughout the
community. The legacy of this organization has touched countless lives, and we are deeply
grateful to everyone who has been part of that journey.

While this chapter is coming to a close, we are excited to share that a new one is already
beginning.

We are proud to announce the launch of Peninsula Ballet Arts (PBA), a new organization
dedicated to professional ballet performance, exceptional dance training, and meaningful artistic
opportunities for dancers of all ages.

Peninsula Ballet Arts will build upon many of the values that have guided our work for decades:
artistic excellence, community connection, mentorship, and a belief that dance has the power to
inspire, educate, and bring people together. While PBA is a new organization with its own vision
and structure, it is also rooted in the relationships and artistic traditions that so many of us have
shared throughout the years.

We invite you to visit our website at:

https://peninsulaballetarts.org

There, you can learn more about our plans for the future, explore upcoming programs, and stay
connected as new opportunities are announced.

We are especially excited to share that Summer 2026 enrollment is now open. Whether you
are a returning student or joining us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming dancers into
the studio and beginning this next chapter together.

We also encourage everyone to sign up to receive updates on classes, performances, special
events, auditions, and other exciting developments as PBA continues to grow.

Though we say goodbye to one organization, we remain deeply committed to the artists,
students, and families who have made this community so special. We look forward to carrying
that spirit forward and creating new opportunities for dance to thrive on the Peninsula for years
to come.

Thank you for your support, your trust, and your belief in the arts. We hope you will join us as
we begin this exciting new journey.

See you soon,

Gregory Amato
Artistic Director
Peninsula Ballet Arts

Nina Amato
President, Board of Directors
Peninsula Ballet Arts