Ballet Tucson

Giving Levels

Individual Giving

It takes more than great dancers to make a great dance company.  It takes a community with the dedication and passion to support it.  That is why your contribution is so important.  Your donation helps ensure the fiscal stability that sustains the artistic, educational and outreach activities of Ballet Tucson.  With your help, we can continue our tradition of providing artistry and performances of the highest quality.  Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.  We have donor levels to fit every budget and lifestyle.  You can also increase the value of your donation if your company matches the charitable gifts of its employees.  Please check with your employer’s public relations or human resources office.

You can make a difference - thank you for your support!

Donor Categories:

Platinum Sponsor ($10,000 +) Gold Sponsor ($5,000 - $9,999) Silver Sponsor ($2,500 - $4,999) Diva ($1,500 - $2,499) Prima Ballerina ($500 - $1,499) Principal ($250 - $499) Soloist ($100 - $249) Corps de Ballet (under $100)

Please mail your donation to:

BALLET TUCSON 200 S. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716

Corporate Giving

The business community is a valued partner in Ballet Tucson’s artistic, education, and outreach activities. A corporate contribution to Ballet Tucson is an investment in the cultural life of Southern Arizona residents and visitors as well as a commitment to our vibrant arts community. By supporting Ballet Tucson, your company will connect to a desirable, local audience in a meaningful way. You will also receive valuable benefits listed, prominent recognition, and valuable opportunities to partner with us on cross-promotional campaigns to highlight your company’s products or services.

Sponsorship Categories:

Season Sponsorship ($10,000+)  [expand title= "learn more" trigclass="arrowright"]

• Recognition in opening remarks before each performance of Ballet Tucson.
• A full page, full color advertisement in Ballet Tucson’s season program booklet that reaches over 10,000 educated, high-income, middle to senior aged audience members and potential customers.*
• Special recognition in the lobby, including the company logo, during the season.
• Acknowledged as a dancer sponsor with their logo placed next to a dancer’s photograph in the season playbill distributed at every Ballet Tucson performance.
• Invitation to private reception and open rehearsals to meet Ballet Tucson’s professional dancers, artistic staff, guest artists and choreographers.
• Logo placement in advertisement for Ballet Tucson performances.
• Logo placement on Ballet Tucson’s eye-catching advertising posters (16” X 22” in full color) – 400 distributed throughout Tucson to announce season performances.
• Logo placement on beautifully designed direct mailer cards (5” X 8”, in full color) – 10,000 distributed to an exclusive list of ballet and arts audience members to announce each season performance; and 30,000 inserted into local print media.
• 10 complimentary tickets to be used at any Ballet Tucson season performance.
• Table for 10 to Ballet Tucson’s annual Sugar Plum Tea event.
• Table for 10 to Ballet Tucson’s annual Boots & Ballet event.
• Distinction as a leader in supporting the Arts – a vital component of Tucson’s economy and significant factor in attracting/attaining high quality businesses.
• Sponsorship dollars are tax deductible.

Other Sponsorship Possibilities Pointe shoes for the company for one year: $20,000

• Benefits comparable to a Season Sponsor

New Ballet: $5,000–$50,000

• Benefits comparable to Fall, Winter or Spring Concert. Sponsors name will appear with the ballet for as long as Ballet Tucson performs the work.

*Dance/Ballet demographics in Tucson market:  67% Women, 33% Men; 85% college educated; 49% Married; Median Age 40.9 yrs; Median HH Income $46,783 (higher income than total market).  Source:  Scarborough 2003.[/expand]

Event Sponsorship ($3,000 - $5,000) [expand title= "learn more" trigclass="arrowright"] Sponsorship of Dance & Dessert 2015 or Spring Concert (Sleeping Beauty): $5,000

• Recognition in opening remarks before each Winter or Spring Concert Performance.
• A full page, full color advertisement in Ballet Tucson’s season program booklet that reaches over 10,000 educated, high-income, middle to senior aged audience members and potential customers.*
• Winter and Spring concert sponsor will also be acknowledged as a dancer sponsor with their logo placed next to a dancer’s photograph in the season playbill distributed at every Ballet Tucson performance.
• Invitation to private reception and open rehearsals to meet Ballet Tucson’s professional dancers, artistic staff, guest artists and choreographers.
• Logo placement on Ballet Tucson’s eye-catching advertising posters (16” X 22” in full color) – 400 distributed throughout Tucson to announce season performances.
• Logo placement on beautifully designed direct mailer cards (5” X 8”, in full color) – more than 10,000 distributed to an exclusive list of ballet and arts audience members to announce each season performance; and 30,000 inserted in local print media.
• Logo recognition in venue lobby during the sponsored event.
• 6 complimentary tickets to be used at any Ballet Tucson Winter or Spring Concert performance.
• 6 tickets to Ballet Tucson’s annual Boots & Ballet event.
• Distinction as a leader in supporting the Arts – a vital component of Tucson’s economy and significant factor in attracting/attaining high quality businesses.
• Sponsorship dollars are tax deductible.

*Dance/Ballet demographics in Tucson market:  67% Women, 33% Men; 85% college educated; 49% Married; Median Age 40.9 yrs; Median HH Income $46,783 (higher income than total market).  Source:  Scarborough 2003.[/expand] Dancer Sponsorship ($2,500 - $4,999) [expand title= "learn more" trigclass="arrowright"] Dancer Sponsorship: $2,500+

• A half page, full color advertisement in Ballet Tucson’s season program booklet that reaches over 10,000 educated, high-income, middle to senior aged audience members and potential customers.*
• Invitation to private reception and open rehearsals to meet Ballet Tucson’s professional dancers, artistic staff, guest artists and choreographers.
• Sponsor acknowledgement and logo placement next to dancer’s photograph and bio in season playbill distributed at every Ballet Tucson performance.
• Logo placement on Ballet Tucson’s beautiful, eye-catching advertising posters (16” X 22” in full color) – 400 distributed throughout Tucson to announce season performances.
• Logo recognition in program and casting insert for all performances.
• 4 complimentary tickets to be used at any Ballet Tucson season performance.
• 4 tickets to Ballet Tucson’s annual Boots & Ballet event.
• Distinction as a leader in supporting the Arts – a vital component of Tucson’s economy and significant factor in attracting/attaining high quality businesses.

*Dance/Ballet demographics in Tucson market:  67% Women, 33% Men; 85% college educated; 49% Married; Median Age 40.9 yrs; Median HH Income $46,783 (higher income than total market).  Source:  Scarborough 2003.[/expand]

Please mail your donation to: BALLET TUCSON 200 S. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716

Esprit de Corps

Volunteers are an integral part of Ballet Tucson’s success. They are men and women of all ages, backgrounds, and interests with a common commitment to support Ballet Tucson. Our dedicated volunteers assist in numerous capacities including ushering, backstage help, wardrobe support, sewing and craft guild, boutique sales and special events such as the annual Sugar Plum Tea and Boots & Ballet. Opportunities abound for those willing to share their time and talents. It’s a great way to meet other dance lovers, have fun, and become a valuable partner of Ballet Tucson. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities through Ballet Tucson’s Esprit de Corps, please contact:

Ballet Tucson: (520) 903-1445 Email:   ballettucson@aol.com