Individual Giving
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Dear Ballet Lover,
So many sayings point to humble beginnings that grow to greatness – the acorn that becomes the mighty oak, the mustard seed and so on. Similarly, gifts of all sizes add up to help our Company achieve greatness – eight gifts of $10 will purchase one pair of pointe shoes while 40 gifts of $100 will supply our pointe shoes for one year! You are reading this because the Louisville Ballet is important to you. If you have given before, thank you so much. If you have never given, please consider becoming an integral part of what you love to see on the stage. No gift is too small to help us continue to bring this incredible art form to you. Become an acorn or a mustard seed, and watch us grow. Sincerely, |
Cygnets-to-Swans Fund
Support the Louisville Ballet
The Louisville Ballet thrives because of the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations and government entities. Individual gifts, however, are the fastest-growing contributions to not-for-profit organizations such as the ballet, and play a major role in assisting with the present and future success of the Company.
The Louisville Ballet, the official ballet of the commonwealth of Kentucky, produces exceptionally high-quality dance performances for the community and region; brings innovative new work to the stage and produces the classics with an equal sense of excitement and energy; provides excellent training through its school; and enhances the community’s understanding of the value and beauty of dance through educational outreach programs for all ages.
Individual gifts play an integral role in the success of the Company, as the gifts reflect the value that our supporters place on the arts in the Louisville community. As you may know, ticket sales do not begin to cover programming and production expenses. We depend on the generosity of people like you – people who understand and appreciate the beauty of dance and the value that the Louisville Ballet brings to this community.
A gift to the Company will ensure that the Company has the essential resources it needs to produce a successful season. Below, please find a list of expenses that the Company incurs throughout a regular season:
- Production rights and choreographers’ fees for a Company Premiere: $23,500
- Dancers’ shoes for one season: $35,000
- Youth scholarships for one year: $20,000
- Travel expenses for guest artists in one season: $52,700
These items are critical to the creation and production of dance. Your tax-deductible gift will aid the Louisville Ballet in financing these necessary elements and, therefore, continuing to bring the highest-quality artistic product to the Louisville community.
Become an Individual Donor
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The Louisville Ballet is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
For more information about the individual giving program and its benefits, contact us at (502) 583-3150, Ext. 222, or via e-mail.
The Louisville Ballet thanks you for your support!