About Us

Bristol Ballet is a 501(c)3 organization chartered in the State of Virginia. It is governed by a board of directors, with one full time employee and one part time employee.

This organization relies heavily on donations from individuals and corporate sponsors, as well as grants. Bristol Ballet has been awarded grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Virginia Commission for the Arts for many years, including this fiscal year. In addition, volunteers of all kinds are needed to help accomplish the many goals of the school and company.

If you would like to support Bristol Ballet through donations, sponsorship, or volunteer work, please contact us.

Follow this link for staff members.

2011-2012 Bristol Ballet Board of Directors

Jerry Goodpasture, President
Barbara Smith, Past President
Paige Baker, Vice President
Stephanie Gillenwater, Treasurer
Hannah Bibee, Recording Secretary
Mary Caroline Mumpower, Corresponding Secretary
Kelly Barnette
Jenny Caudill
Becky Pittman
Rainey Raniero
Lisa Reecher
Gayle Stevens
Beth Stockner
Faith Stumpe
Holly Vining
Carter M. Wade
Deborah Whitaker
Ben Zandi