High Drama at Ballet San Angelo

Over tutus and tippytoe shoes. but those poor autistic kids losing their director.....shame.

Sounds like they need Markus from the Profit to come fix this mess!

The story states two people quit because Miller was fired. Is that speculation or is there confirmation from each of the indivuals as to their reasons for quitting?
Unless the board provides an official reason for the termination (no requirement to do so and really wrong to do so unless criminal acts involved) or Miller wants to give statement on the record then it really is nobody’s business.
The board of any business or organization is responsible for the efficient operation of it.

Normally, I would grant someone like Mr. Alexander the benefit of the doubt. But, if he is indeed as connected to BSA as Team Sandra claims, he should NOT comment in any way OR he should have clearly stated his connections. Now it just sounds like a serious conflict of interest and the accompanying bias. Shame on him for his nondisclosure.

My wife operated a dance studio for fifty-one years, and still teaches. She has taught ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, and tap, and did it all damn well. I mention this because since we married I have observed the dance world and the egos/politics/bullying/foolishness that all too often can work to undermine a dance organization.

As a remote observer it appears to me that Ballet San Angelo once was a vibrant, contributing part of the local scene. Clearly something happened to drive it off the rails, and I hate that. Dance has a lot to give to a community. Unfortunately, sometimes the members of a community can undermine it.

Shame, shame, Paul Alexander! You claimed, "I am not associated with the ballet" when you clearly are. You are the brother in law of the board president and have worked together in the family business. You took down your rant and did not have the dignity to own up to your deception. It is disingenuous people like you that have lead to the ballet's current situation.

My two daughters are students at Ballet San Angelo. One of them is entering her 7th year. We have seen BSA through all of these changes. I sit on community boards and I own businesses, so I understand the confidentiality surrounding an employee’s termination. Regardless, of these changes the last three years Ballet San Angelo hasn’t missed a beat (pun intended) the organization has continued to produce great sold out shows for our community and to turn out great ballerinas. They have had numerous students the last 3 years apply and were accepted in summer ballet programs all over the nation. They have continued to grow both in students and financially. Thanks to their wonderful board, staff, parents, students and volunteers.
I hate that people are upset, I hate that we are faced with more change. However, I trust the board that is made up of dedicated volunteers who are backbone of our community made the best decision for the studio and its students. There are always two sides to every story, unfortunately due to confidentiality the board is unable to tell their side. I wish this group of only 12 parents would realize that Ms. Miller is not coming back and put their efforts into focusing on the future of Ballet San Angelo. I hate loosing great employees like Ms. Mo and Sarah Beth, but unfortunately every person in a position is replaceable. I wish them well and great success in there next positions. I believe the board is going to work very hard to fill these positions with other great dedicated people who will be proud to work at BSA because of its talented students and because of its reputation to rise above difficulties. I believe the board has already made a move in the right direction by appointing Ms. Lane as the interim. She loves BSA and it’s student and I believe the future of BSA is bright. As they say on the stage, no matter what, the show must go on. Ballet San Angelo will do just that so, go buy your season tickets and support these talented kids!

I would like to encourage all Ballet San Angelo parents, sponsors, donors, and concerned community members to share your feelings and concerns with the Ballet San Angelo board of directors. They should be listening to the voices of all parties, and not just those people who spend their weekends sipping mimosas with board members. If you’re not sure how to get in touch with the board, I’m sure the folks mentioned in this article (Mike Burnett and Sara Beth Terral) would be glad to help and would love your support.