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Friends of Ballet Embody
Embody. Inspire. Cultivate. Together.
Professional dance doesn't happen by accident.
It happens because artists, audiences, businesses, volunteers, and supporters come together to believe that dance matters.
Friends of Ballet Embody is our community of annual supporters who help make that vision possible.
Founding Friends
2026–27 Inaugural Giving Season
Individuals who make a gift during the inaugural year of the Friends of Ballet Embody will be recognized as Founding Friends of Ballet Embody.
This designation honors those who chose to invest in Ballet Embody's future at the beginning of this exciting new chapter.
Founding Friends will always be recognized as the inaugural supporters who helped establish Ballet Embody's annual giving community.
Recognition
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Listed on the Friends of Ballet Embody webpage under Founding Friends
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Recognized (if desired) in the 2026–27 Annual Impact Report
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A permanent Founding Friends designation on future donor recognition pages
Why Friends?
Friends of Ballet Embody is Ballet Embody's annual giving program, bringing together individuals who believe in the power of professional dance to enrich lives, strengthen communities, and inspire future generations.
Through annual philanthropic support, Friends of Ballet Embody help sustain professional artists, expand community access to dance, support educational initiatives, and ensure Ballet Embody can continue creating meaningful artistic experiences throughout the season.
Recognition Level
Friend
Annual Giving: $25-$249
$2–21/month
✓ Personalized thank-you email
✓ Recognition on Friends of Ballet Embody webpage (optional)
✓ Recognition in season playbill(s) (optional)
✓ Annual Impact Report
Connection
✓ Quarterly Friends updates
✓ Behind-the-scenes stories
✓ Artistic updates
✓ Invitations to Friends events
Patron
Annual Giving: $250-$999
$21–84/month
Everything above
PLUS
✓ Invitation to one special Friends gathering during the season
✓ Personalized handwritten thank-you card + year-end impact message
Artistic Circle
Annual Giving: $1,000+
$84+/month
Everything above
PLUS
✓ Invitation to an annual Artistic Conversation
Giving Period: July 1 – June 30
Annual recognition reflects cumulative giving during each Ballet Embody season.