As a young dancer, Lisa Sutton (“Miss Lisa”) was mentored and supported by the Maryland Youth Ballet – a dance school that, as a non-profit organization, was able to raise funds to assist aspiring young dancers with scholarships and other much-needed assistance.  Miss Lisa never forgot the encouragement and support that she received from that organization, and has, for years, hoped to create a similar organization in our community.  

On March 9, 2009, Burbank Youth Ballet Company was officially incorporated as a California public benefit, non-profit corporation with the specific mission to nurture young dancers while inspiring appreciation of dance within the
community.  Below are links to our corporate documents . . .



BYBC is registered as a Charitable Trust with the California Attorney General's office and has received tax exempt status in the State of California.  BYBC has also received  federal tax exempt status pursuant to IRS code 501(c)3.

About BYBC's Programs
To achieve its mission, Burbank Youth Ballet Company has set out to develop the following programs:
• Pre-Professional Youth Ballet Company
• Dance Education & Appreciation program for schools & community groups
• Dance Education Scholarship Fund, and
• Master Class Series

During its first year, BYBC's first priority has been to implement its dance education outreach program in our local schools.  To accomplish this, the organization has been in contact with the local school districts, identified their needs and has begun to develop a program that will fulfill the, currently much under-served, arts curriculum in our public schools.

If you are involved with schools in the Burbank area and are interested in working with BYBC to bring dance education to your schools, please contact us.  We would love to hear from you and work with you.

BYBC's next goal has been to initiate its scholarship program.  On May 23, 2010, BYBC announced its first Dance Education Scholarship.  The organization hopes to be able to offer such scholarships on a regular basis so that it can continue to help aspiring young artists pay for their continuing dance education.  As additional scholarships are offered, BYBC will post the information on their Scholarships page.

In coming months, BYBC will update this website with news & information about the organization and its progress.

Support BYBC
As is true with most arts programs, the growth and success of BYBC will depend upon contributions from the public and local businesses.  BYBC has received state tax exempt status, and federal tax exempt status pursuant to  IRS code 501(c)3.   All contributions made to the organization as of the date of its incorporation, March 9, 2009, are tax deductible pursuant to state and federal tax code. 

If you are interested in supporting BYBC with a contribution or would just like more information, please contact us or visit the Support BYBC page.