In 2005, Light was part of a city-wide project consisting of dance, art,lectures and educational events, culminating in Mills' ballet and a lecture bythe legendary Elie Wiesel. As a cultural community effort involving a majorballet company, nothing rivals the depth and reach of this project. It has setthe standard for how a ballet company can engage with its citizens and itsleaders.

Ballet Austin Artistic Director Stephen Mills visiting Triblenca ExterminationCamp in Poland.

Ballet Austin Company Dancers touring the Holocaust Museum Houston.

These are Ballet Austin Company Dancers touring the Holocaust Museum Houston.

Amigos del las Americas

Garson Ormiston on a trip in 2011 to Ecuador

Stephanie Irwin on a trip to Panama in 2011

Ann Graham and son Merek.