Annual Fund

The Annual Fund helps further all aspects of our mission, including world-class performances, training for the next generation of dancers, and inspiring community education programs for all.

Donors receive special benefits and exclusive opportunities, including:

BALLET
CHAMPION $1,500-$2,499
AFICIONADO $1,000-$1,499
DEVOTEES $500-$999
ENTHUSIASTS $250-$499
FRIEND
OF THE BALLET $75-$249
Advance notice of Philadelphia Ballet news and special events
Invitation for 2 to fully-staged dress rehearsal (1-2 annually)
Discounted tickets to select performances throughout the season
Invitation for 2 to VIP cocktail reception + tech rehearsal (1 annually)
Program Recognition
Signed Pointe Shoes
Pre-performance and intermission receptions at Academy of Music
VIP concierge ticket services
Complimentary tickets (2) to Art of Coaching Masterclass (1-2 annually, ticketed for non-donors)

FRIEND OF THE BALLET

$75-$249
• Advance notice of Philadelphia Ballet news and special events

ENTHUSIAST

$250-$499
Benefits listed above, plus:
• Invitation for 2 to fully-staged dress rehearsal (1-2 annually)

DEVOTEES

$500-$999
Benefits listed above, plus:
• Discounted tickets to select performances throughout the season
• Invitation for 2 to VIP cocktail reception + tech rehearsal (1 annually)
• Program Recognition
• Signed Pointe Shoes

AFICIONADO

$1,000-$1,499
Benefits listed above, plus:
• Pre-performance and intermission receptions at Academy of Music
• VIP concierge ticket services

CHAMPION

$1,500-$2,499
Benefits listed above, plus:
• Complimentary tickets (2) to Art of Coaching Masterclass (1-2 annually, ticketed for non-donors)

Leadership Barre Society

The Leadership Barre Society comprises our strongest supporters whose annual investments of $2,500 or more contribute significantly to Philadelphia Ballet’s success and sustainability. The generosity of our Leadership Barre helps us attract and retain world-class dancers, choreographers, and musicians, as well as invest in new, innovative works.

Leadership Barre members receive all annual fund supporter benefits, as well as the additional opportunities below:

PLATINUM $15,000-$24,999
GOLD $10,000-$14,999
SILVER $5,000-$9,999
BRONZE $2,500-$4,999
Pre-performance and intermission receptions at Academy of Music
Invitations to exclusive events and opportunities throughout the year
Advance announcements of dancer casting for all productions
Invitation to view a studio rehearsal
Opportunity to be recognized as pointe shoe sponsor of a female dancer
Underwriting recognition for a production of your choosing
Opportunity to sponsor and name a Corps dancer's position

BRONZE

$2,500-$4,999
• Pre-performance and intermission receptions at Academy of Music
• Invitations to exclusive events and opportunities throughout the year
• Advance announcements of dancer casting for all productions

SILVER

$5,000-$9,999
Benefits listed above, plus:
• Invitation to view a studio rehearsal
• Opportunity to be recognized as pointe shoe sponsor of a female dancer

GOLD

$10,000-$14,999
Benefits listed above, plus:
• Underwriting recognition for a production of your choosing

PLATINUM

$15,000-$24,999
Benefits listed above, plus:
• Opportunity to sponsor and name a Corps dancer’s position

For more information about the Leadership Barre Society, please contact Norman Lawrence, Major Gifts Officer, at 215.419.5342 x 1221 or [email protected].

Please note that the benefits and opportunities above may be subject to change as we navigate new policies with our venues and partners. Our priorities are to ensure the safety of our artists and audiences while inspiring and connecting with our donors.

Donors who make gifts through a Donor-Advised Fund receive only benefits without a significant fair market value, such as recognition in the printed program.

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