Corporate Sponsorships
We dance...with innovation, passion and creativity.
We dance...to preserve, evolve and add to the rich tradition of classical ballet.
We dance...to educate, coach and inspire the next generation of artists
We dance...to encourage lifelong health and wellness.
We dance...to honor the human experience.
We dance...to enrich our family, our community, our world.
We dance...with integrity, excellence and passion.
We dance because we love it.
—Cynthia Donavin, CBT Executive Director
Every year the Classical Ballet Theatre brings the joy of dance to thousands of individuals, through its Outreach, Performance and Educational programming for the community. We need your support to continue our mission of providing the highest caliber of training, coaching, and performing opportunities to prepare young dancers for a career in the performing arts as well as to provide classes to dancers of all ages and levels in the community.
Classical Ballet Theatre (CBT) sponsorship will provide your company with access to arts audience patrons who value the role of the arts in our society. Your donation to CBT ensures that thousands of Northern Virginians and the surrounding community continue to enjoy the movement, the music and the magic of dance.
The average cost to bring a full-length ballet to the Northern Virginia and surrounding community is more than $100,000. Ticket sales and other earned revenues cover only about 50% of these costs, making each gift truly significant. Support CBT and enjoy exciting benefits!
ALL CORPORATE DONORS WILL RECEIVE:
Company name listed in or programs, ads and website
Special listing on our Corporate Donor Wall in our lobby
Corporate Sponsorship Benefits
Preferred Founder - $10,000+
- Invitation for you and three guests to watch a performance backstage at The Ernst Theatre complete with champagne upstairs with the Artistic Director and Executive Director before the performance
- 8 Free Tickets to “ Bordeaux and Ballet” Arts Evening
- Opportunity to use the CBT Studio space for a private event (subject to prior arrangement and space availability)
- Private Dinner with Artistic Director Alisher Saburov and Executive Director Cynthia Donavin
- Rehearsal viewing
- Backstage tour at the Ernst Theater for you and three guests pre-performance
- 10 tickets to a performance with priority seating
- Your logo and link to your homepage on our website
- OFFICIAL CORPORATE SPONSOR! Credit given to your company on the Nutcracker Program cover and in all of our ads.
- Inside or Back Cover ad in One performance Programs
- 2 Free 5-class cards
- Plus all Premiere Partner benefits
For gifts above the Preferred Founder level, the Classical Ballet Theatre Development staff will create a customized benefits package for you in addition to all of the above benefits.
The investment you make in Classical Ballet Theatre as a donor empowers us to continue to bring exceptional classical dance to you.
For more information, please contact Cynthia Donavin at 703-471-0750, ext. 3.
Partner Levels Sponsorship
Partner’s level gifts make up over half of our corporate giving each year. As you consider a gift at this level, know that your contribution makes a significant impact as you support our mission to create, nurture and share the gift of dance. The benefits you receive with your generous annual donation bring you closer to the organization and allow you to learn more about the art Classical Ballet Theatre brings to you.
Premiere Partner - $5,000
- NEW! Production Sponsorship Opportunity - Receive special recognition and opportunities for a main stage production including
- Updates from the studio
- Rehearsal viewing
- Pre-performance session with production staff
- Recognition for your chosen production during the 2010/11 Season
- Attend a pre-performance reception for the Nutcracker with Artistic Director Alisher Saburov and Executive Director Cynthia Donavin
- Your logo and link to your homepage on our website
- 5 tickets to the “Bordeaux and Ballet” Arts Evening Fund-raiser
- 5 tickets to a performance in the priority seating section
- Complimentary Parking at the Ernst Theater
- OFFICIAL NUTCRACKER SPONSOR! Credit given to your company on the Nutcracker Program cover and in all of our ads.
- Full page ad in two performance programs
Preferred Partner - $3,500
- A full page ad in one performance program
- 4 tickets to a performance in the priority seating section
- Complimentary Parking at the Ernst Theatre
- Pre performance reception for the Nutcracker
- 2 Tickets to the “Bordeaux and Ballet” Arts Evening Fund-raiser
Partner - $1500
- A half page ad in one performance program
- 2 tickets to a performance in the priority seating section
- Complimentary Parking at the Ernst Theater
Other Options: You may choose to donate at any level, not receive any benefits and count your donation as fully tax deductible. Contributions of amounts other than displayed will receive benefits of the closest benefit level.
