Make A Difference
As a nonprofit organization, contributions are what keep us thriving. When you make a gift to Ballet Idaho you are supporting the creation of new works, making a difference in the lives of our dancers, promoting our Academy of young dancers, and bringing arts education programs to students and organizations throughout Idaho.
Sponsor Ballet Idaho
Thank you for considering making a meaningful investment in our community through your gift to Ballet Idaho. Throughout each season we have the incredible opportunity to share the art of ballet with over 300,000 individuals. Ballet Idaho strives to create a vibrant community through engaging performances, a thriving Academy and educational outreach programs. Your investment in Ballet Idaho will continue to enrich the lives of our dancers, students, teachers, faculty and community members for generations to come.
Circle Sponsors
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Recognition in the following season’s printed program |
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Subscription to Ballet Idaho’s newsletter |
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Sneak Peek of select casting emailed to you 5 days before each Opening Night performance |
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Priority Handling |
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Priority Seating |
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*before Silver |
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Access to Circle Lounge |
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Invitation for 2 to a backstage tour at the Spring ballet |
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Membership Calendar with all season events |
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Invitation to pre-performance dinners at Chandler’s |
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Invitation for 2 to Open Rehearsals and reception with the artists afterwards (5 total) |
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Invitation for 2 to Season Opening Celebration |
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Invitation for 2 to End of Season Celebration |
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2 hosted drinks per performance at the Morrison Center |
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Exclusive Nutcracker preshow invite for 2 |
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Exclusive preview of the next season |
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$5–$20 monthly recurring |
$250–$1,199 |
$1,200–$2,499 |
$2,500+ see Sponsorships below |
Sponsorships
Season Sponsor | $50,000
All benefits of Gold Circle plus:
- Priority seating: Will be seated before Gold Circle and general season subscribers
- Recognition of Season Sponsorship in the current season’s printed program (If pledged by August 1st) and the Ballet Idaho website
- Recognition in Artistic Director Garrett Anderson’s Curtain Speech at each performance throughout the season
- Current season’s printed program signed by the Ballet Idaho Company dancers
- Private studio visit to view rehearsal of the sponsored program: an exclusive rehearsal viewing for you and 9 friends (*Date/time to be mutually agreed upon)
- Invitation to Coffee & Class (2 per season- space is limited, registration required), admission for 4
- Corporate logo on website
- Invitation for two (2) to a Director’s Dinner with Ballet Idaho Executive Leadership
- Custom benefits tailored to your interests
Program Sponsor | $10,000–$25,000
All benefits of Gold Circle plus:
- Priority seating: Will be seated before Gold Circle and general season subscribers
- Recognition of Program Sponsorship in the current season’s printed program (If pledged before August 1st) and the Ballet Idaho website
- Recognition in Artistic Director Garrett Anderson’s curtain speech during the performances of the sponsored program
- Current season’s printed program signed by the Ballet Idaho Company dancers
- Private studio visit to view rehearsal of the sponsored program: an exclusive rehearsal viewing for you and 9 friends (*Date/time to be mutually agreed upon)
- Invitation to Coffee & Class (2 per season- space is limited, registration required), admission for 4
- Corporate logo on website
Choreographer Sponsor | $5,000–$15,000
All benefits of Gold Circle plus:
- Priority seating: Will be seated before Gold Circle and general season subscribers
- Recognition in current season’s printed program (If pledged before August 1st)
- Current season’s printed program signed by Artistic Director and sponsored choreographer/stager
- Private studio visit to view rehearsal of sponsored work: an exclusive rehearsal viewing for you and 3 guests (*Date/time to be mutually agreed upon)
Principal/Soloist Dancer Sponsor | $10,000
All benefits of Gold Circle plus:
- Priority seating: Will be seated before Gold Circle and general season subscribers
- Recognition in current season’s printed program under the sponsored dancer’s bio (If pledged before August 1st)
- Introduction to sponsored dancer and/or Artistic Director at Ballet Idaho events
- Signed photo of sponsored dancer
- A pair of signed pointe shoes or signed printed season program from sponsored dancer
- Personalized note from sponsored dancer and/or Artistic Director
- Private studio visit to view rehearsal: an exclusive rehearsal viewing for you and 3 guests (*Date/time to be mutually agreed upon)
- Invitation to Coffee & Class (2 per season- space is limited, registration required), admission for 2
Company Artist Dancer Sponsor | $6,000
All benefits of Gold Circle plus:
- Priority seating: Will be seated before Gold Circle and general season subscribers
- Recognition in current season’s printed program under the sponsored dancer’s bio* (If pledged before August 1st)
- Introduction to sponsored dancer and/or Artistic Director at Ballet Idaho events
- Signed photo of sponsored dancer
- A pair of signed pointe shoes or signed printed season program from sponsored dancer
- Personalized note from sponsored dancer and/or Artistic Director
- Private studio visit to view rehearsal: an exclusive rehearsal viewing for you and 3 guests (*Date/time to be mutually agreed upon)
Apprentice Dancer Sponsor | $3,500
All benefits of Gold Circle plus:
- Priority seating: Will be seated before Gold Circle and general season subscribers
- Recognition in current season’s printed program under the sponsored dancer’s bio* (If pledged before August 1st)
- Introduction to sponsored dancer and/or Artistic Director at Ballet Idaho events
- Signed photo of sponsored dancer
- A pair of signed pointe shoes or signed printed season program from sponsored dancer
- Personalized note from sponsored dancer and/or Artistic Director
- Private studio visit to view rehearsal: an exclusive rehearsal viewing for you and one guest (*Date/time to be mutually agreed upon)
Additional Opportunities to Get Involved
Winter Glow Gala
Academy
Ballet Idaho Academy is grateful for your continued support. Donations to the academy help support teacher training, our Repertory Youth Company, and Academy scholarships. A gift of any amount can help sponsor a student’s dream of dance.
Pointe Shoe Fund
Our dancers rely on their pointe shoes for beauty, grace, and safety. A pair of pointe shoes costs approximately $100 and each female dancer goes through approximately 25 pairs of pointe shoes every season.
Ballet Idaho Guild
Ballet Idaho Guild provides an essential link between the community, Ballet Idaho Academy and professional company. Our mission is to stimulate interest in ballet and various forms of dance; to assist in dance education and performance and to increase audience attendance.
If you are a parent of an academy student, a friend, or just someone who loves dance, we would like to invite you to join the Ballet Idaho Guild. As a member of Ballet Idaho Guild, you will also have a unique opportunity to volunteer on various committees that are vital to the Ballet Idaho Company and Academy.
Guild Member Benefits
- 1 free Section C ticket to the show at which you volunteer
- 25% off two Section C tickets for a show at which you are not volunteering
- 25% off one piece of merchandise
Ballet Idaho is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Membership benefits are valid for the current performing season from date of purchase until our final performance on May 5, 2024. Membership benefits are not eligible for rollover into future seasons. To learn more about making a gift to Idaho’s only professional ballet company, contact Development Director Hollis Welsh today via email at hwelsh@balletidaho.org or by phone at 208.343.0556 ext. 223