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For more information, contact:
Leah Heidenheim
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Donor Events
See photos from special Friends' Corps and Patron events.
- Patrons’ Council members Ann Hogarth and M.G. Eaton celebrate with Brendan Saye at the Season Opening Party, October, 2008. Photographer: Gary Beechey.
- Patron Jim Fleck with Principal Dancer Guillaume Côté and other guests talk during the dinner following The Agony and The Ecstasy Symposium, April, 2009. Photographer: Johnny Vong.
- Patrons Elaine Stavro, Marlene DelZotto, Suzanne Galipeault with retiring Principal Dancer Chan Hon Goh at the Season Closing Party, June, 2009. Photographer: Gary Beechey.
- Donors are invited to the Walter Carsen Centre to watch the dancers rehearse in studio. Above, choreographer Sabrina Matthews leads Jonathan Renna and Sonia Rodriguez in rehearsal for DEXTRIS. Photographer: Sian Richards.
- Donors are invited to the final dress rehearsal on stage at the Four Seasons Centre. Above, Heather Ogden and Etienne Lavigne with Artists of the Ballet and coaches in rehearsal for Symphony in C. Photographer: Sian Richards.
Make a Personal Donation
The National Ballet of Canada is grateful for the support of individuals who believe in the importance and beauty of dance. The generosity of private donors is instrumental to the success of the ballet, and a great way for donors to demonstrate their love of dance and appreciation for the role of the arts in our culture.
Your donation will help directly support, nurture and encourage the continued growth and artistic excellence of The National Ballet of Canada.
Special donor appreciation events, exclusive newsletters and opportunities to meet the artists of the ballet are just some of the ways the National Ballet shows donations in action and engages donors in a community of support.
Our thanks to you
For a full list of donor recognition and acknowledgement, please click here
Friends' Corps
| Plié | $75-$129 |
|---|---|
| Pirouette | $130-$224 |
| Fouetté | $225-$424 |
| Brisé | $425-$799 |
| Arabesque | $800-$1,099 |
| Grand Jeté | $1,100-$1,749 |
Patrons' Council
| Patron | $1,750-$2,999 |
|---|---|
| Major Patron | $3,000-$4,999 |
| Benefactor | $5,000-$9,999 |
| Partner | $10,000-$14,999 |
| Artistic Circle | $15,000-$24,999 |
| Director's Circle | $25,000+ |
Major Gifts (by project)
| ONstage | $25,000 |
|---|---|
| Dancers First sponsors | $25,000+ |
| New Production sponsor | $100,000+ |
Already a donor?
Renew Now >
For more information, contact:
Leah Heidenheim
416 345 9686 x327
lheidenheim
@national.ballet.ca
Donor Events
See photos from special Friends' Corps and Patron events.
- Patrons’ Council members Ann Hogarth and M.G. Eaton celebrate with Brendan Saye at the Season Opening Party, October, 2008. Photographer: Gary Beechey.
- Patron Jim Fleck with Principal Dancer Guillaume Côté and other guests talk during the dinner following The Agony and The Ecstasy Symposium, April, 2009. Photographer: Johnny Vong.
- Patrons Elaine Stavro, Marlene DelZotto, Suzanne Galipeault with retiring Principal Dancer Chan Hon Goh at the Season Closing Party, June, 2009. Photographer: Gary Beechey.
- Donors are invited to the Walter Carsen Centre to watch the dancers rehearse in studio. Above, choreographer Sabrina Matthews leads Jonathan Renna and Sonia Rodriguez in rehearsal for DEXTRIS. Photographer: Sian Richards.
- Donors are invited to the final dress rehearsal on stage at the Four Seasons Centre. Above, Heather Ogden and Etienne Lavigne with Artists of the Ballet and coaches in rehearsal for Symphony in C. Photographer: Sian Richards.
Friends' Corps
By joining the Friends' Corps, you join a broad base of supporters who believe in helping the National Ballet achieve artistic excellence and success.
Supporters who make annual gifts of $75 to $1,749 are recognized through The National Ballet of Canada's Friends' Corps programme. These gifts are important to the continued success of the National Ballet, totalling approximately $800,000 a year in support of general operations.
"I am part of this incredible company because it offers great support for dancers, as well as the amenities we need to improve as atheletes and artists. I want to thank you for the vital contributions you make to the Ballet. You keep us dancing!" - Jonathan Renna, Second Soloist
The National Ballet celebrates the Friends' Corps for their passion, interest and loyalty. In appreciation of their support, Friends are offered unique opportunities to get behind the scenes and increase their understanding and enjoyment of ballet.
Invitations to special events include opportunities to watch dancers in rehearsals at the Walter Carsen Centre and The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Friends also enjoy access to the Friends' Corps Lounge at the theatre during performances as well as receiving the quarterly donor newsletter, Preview.
Our Thanks to you
For a full list of Friends' Corps recognition and acknowledgement, please click here
Already a donor?
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For more information, contact:
Lennox Toppin
416 345 9686 x331
ltoppin@national.ballet.ca
Donor Events
See photos from special Friends' Corps and Patron events.
- Patrons’ Council members Ann Hogarth and M.G. Eaton celebrate with Brendan Saye at the Season Opening Party, October, 2008. Photographer: Gary Beechey.
- Patron Jim Fleck with Principal Dancer Guillaume Côté and other guests talk during the dinner following The Agony and The Ecstasy Symposium, April, 2009. Photographer: Johnny Vong.
- Patrons Elaine Stavro, Marlene DelZotto, Suzanne Galipeault with retiring Principal Dancer Chan Hon Goh at the Season Closing Party, June, 2009. Photographer: Gary Beechey.
- Donors are invited to the Walter Carsen Centre to watch the dancers rehearse in studio. Above, choreographer Sabrina Matthews leads Jonathan Renna and Sonia Rodriguez in rehearsal for DEXTRIS. Photographer: Sian Richards.
- Donors are invited to the final dress rehearsal on stage at the Four Seasons Centre. Above, Heather Ogden and Etienne Lavigne with Artists of the Ballet and coaches in rehearsal for Symphony in C. Photographer: Sian Richards.
Patrons' Council
A community of generous leaders supporting a Canadian cultural treasure.
Donors who make annual gifts of $1,750 or more are recognized through the Patrons' Council of The National Ballet of Canada. Patrons' gifts are integral to the continued success of the National Ballet, totalling more than $1.6 million a year in support of the company’s general operations.
"We definitely couldn't attain what we do without the generous donations Patrons give the National Ballet every day. Patrons' gifts help bridge the funding gap, enabling us to produce and create new works and keep us all dancing."
- Piotr Stanczyk, Principal Dancer
In recognition of their generosity, members of the Patrons' Council enjoy a close relationship with the National Ballet and its artists. Patrons are invited to recognition events with the dancers and offered highly personalized service, including priority ticketing and acknowledgement, and the use of the beautiful Henry N.R. Jackman Lounge at The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts during National Ballet performances.
Our Thanks to you
For a full list of Patrons' Council recognition and acknowledgement, please click here
Already a donor?
Renew Now >
For more information, contact:
Teri Worthington Coombs
416 345 9686 x325
tworthington
@national.ballet.ca
Donor Events
See photos from special Friends' Corps and Patron events.
- Patrons’ Council members Ann Hogarth and M.G. Eaton celebrate with Brendan Saye at the Season Opening Party, October, 2008. Photographer: Gary Beechey.
- Patron Jim Fleck with Principal Dancer Guillaume Côté and other guests talk during the dinner following The Agony and The Ecstasy Symposium, April, 2009. Photographer: Johnny Vong.
- Patrons Elaine Stavro, Marlene DelZotto, Suzanne Galipeault with retiring Principal Dancer Chan Hon Goh at the Season Closing Party, June, 2009. Photographer: Gary Beechey.
- Donors are invited to the Walter Carsen Centre to watch the dancers rehearse in studio. Above, choreographer Sabrina Matthews leads Jonathan Renna and Sonia Rodriguez in rehearsal for DEXTRIS. Photographer: Sian Richards.
- Donors are invited to the final dress rehearsal on stage at the Four Seasons Centre. Above, Heather Ogden and Etienne Lavigne with Artists of the Ballet and coaches in rehearsal for Symphony in C. Photographer: Sian Richards.
Major Gifts
Through Major Gifts, donors help make possible a special programme, project or production. Opportunities are customized specifically for each donor, as is recognition that can include invitations to rehearsals, intimate events with artists and artistic staff and acknowledgement in National Ballet materials.
ONstage ($25,000)
ONstage invites patrons to support a specific National Ballet production, with a unique behind the scenes experience leading up to your sponsored performance. From wardrobe to production, working rehearsals to backstage tours of the Four Seasons Centre, ONstage patrons will experience a ballet being brought to the stage.
Dancers First ($25,000+)
Through Dancers First donors help the National Ballet retain, support and recruit a roster of the best dancers in the world. Dancers First is a unique giving opportunity to celebrate and support the best assets of the company - our acclaimed artists. The National Ballet is committed to providing our dancers with dynamic repertoire to perform, competitive salaries, a wellness and health care programme and the best coaches, teachers and guest artists.
New Productions ($100,000+)
The National Ballet of Canada's new productions would not be possible without the philanthropic passion and vision of donors who share our commitment to presenting the best in classical and contemporary works for our audiences. This commitment provides audiences with the best productions in the world of ballet and fosters the talents of Canada's emerging choreographers to produce works of the highest calibre.