The Problem

A new school.

For 61 years, the National Ballet School has been an internationally recognized institution for training both young students and teachers. Though in 2002, the school realized it’s facilities were in poor condition, and they urgently needed a new one to continue delivering a quality experience to its staff and students. 

To make these structural improvements, the National Ballet School would need an accurate funding estimate and a persuasive pitch to approach their board of directors and the government with. From there, further fundraising would need to take place to supplement for any gaps. 

Rising to Challenges

Direct impacts.

In making the funding case to the school’s board and the government, one of the most important tasks was to better articulate just how the state of the facilities had a direct impact on the students. 

It was evident a new facility would be needed, which is no small endeavour to embark on, meaning much economic modelling was needed to convey potential impacts the new building might have on its surrounding neighbourhood. The school was expected to be situated in proximity to areas of different income levels, so it was especially necessary to approach this development with careful consideration.

Results and Final Takeaways

Into the future.

All funding was secured to design and build an entirely new facility as needed, without compromising student education during renovations. Since the overhaul, the National Ballet School also underwent significant internal restructuring, which allowed it to develop much more modernized data and record management systems. 

The School has become one of the top 3 internationally acclaimed of its kind, and has become a significantly positive contributor to the culture of its local community.