DANCERS' CIRCLE

EXPERIENCE EXTRAORDINARY PRIVILEGES

When you lend your generous support to New York City Ballet with a gift beginning at $6,500, you will receive a highly personalized echelon of experiences and services, including access to the most desirable seats in the house.  You will get to know our dancers and other patrons who share your strong commitment to the Company at private dinners and exclusive behind-the-scenes events, and receive invitations to join the Company on tour.   

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Click on each level to learn more about the benefits of membership to the Circle of Friends at New York City Ballet

Patrons’ Circle $6,500 - $9,999      
All New York City Ballet Membership benefits including:  

• Admittance to the Patron Lounge during selected intermissions
• Season Preview reception in the fall

• Invitations to DanceTracks Talks, featuring dancers and artistic staff
• Invitations to the popular series of New York City Ballet  Seminars
• Listing in Playbill, New York City Ballet’s theater program
• Subscription to the donor edition of New York City Ballet News
• 10% discount at the New York City Ballet Gift Shop
• Invitations to join gala benefit committees

Plus:

• Exclusive concierge service for subscription orders and other ticket requests and exchanges
• Invitation to the annual President’s Event with dancers and members of the board of directors
• Invitation to a special reception celebrating the start of the winter season
• Opportunities to join the Company on tour

Conductors’ Circle $10,000 - $14,999     
All of the above plus: 

• Increased priority for subscription and house seat orders
• Access to a private backstage visit during the intermission of a performance
• Opportunities to explore selected works in the repertory in-depth through conversations with New York City Ballet ballet masters and other artists in a small group setting

Choreographers’ Circle $15,000 - $24,999     
All of the above plus:

• Increased priority for subscription and house seat orders
• Observe a rehearsal in a studio setting
• Invitation to an informal showing of a new work as a part of the New York Choreographic Institute
• Meet choreographers and dancers at exclusive premiere post-performance receptions

Music Director’s Circle $25,000 - $49,999     
All of the above plus:

• Increased priority for subscription and house seat orders
• Invitation to one of a series of exclusive dinners hosted by members of the board of directors with the Ballet Master in Chief, Music Director, or other artists
• Opportunity to observe the performance of a favorite ballet from the wings (limited to two individuals, once each year, and subject to prior arrangement and stage considerations)
• Designate your gift for a specific production or program of interest, with special acknowledgement of your support 

Ballet Master’s Circle $50,000 - $99,999     
All of the above plus:

• Increased priority for subscription and house seat orders
• Opportunity to use the Patron Lounge or Promenade once a year for a private, pre-performance dinner or reception, subject to availability (all costs to be assumed by the patron)
• Private viewing of a studio rehearsal (limited to two people, twice per year and subject to prior arrangement) 

Founders’ Circle $100,000 +     
All of the above plus:

• Increased priority for subscription and house seat orders
• The ultimate insider’s look at ballet!  Begin your evening by meeting the Ballet Master in Chief or Music Director and other members of the artistic staff.  Hear their thoughts on the works being performed, then view a portion of the performance from their special seat.  Join them again backstage to observe what goes on between acts and when the curtain goes up (limited to two individuals, once each year, and subject to prior arrangement)
• Performance dedicated in your honor with special acknowledgment in Playbill, up to ten complimentary tickets for you and your family or guests, and a private champagne or vodka toast

For more information about membership levels and benefits, contact the Major Gifts office at 212-870-5682 or at majorgifts@nycballet.com.