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

Partners’ Circle $6,500 - $9,999                      
All New York City Ballet Membership benefits including: 
($252 is not tax-deductible.)

• Exclusive concierge service for subscription and ticket requests and access to the best seats in the house, including First Ring and prime Orchestra locations
• Access to the private Patron Lounge
• Invitations to panels and intimate in-studio discussions featuring Company dancers and artistic staff
• Recognition in the Annual Report and Playbill
• Access to a personal pre-performance backstage tour
• where you can experience the magic behind the scenes
• 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 season
• Opportunities to join the Company on tour

Conductors’ Circle $10,000 - $14,999             
($352 is not tax-deductible.)
All of the above plus:

• Increased priority for subscription and ticket requests to the best seats in the house
• 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    
($537 is not tax-deductible.)
All of the above plus:

• Increased priority for subscription and ticket requests to the best seats in the house
• Listing on the David H. Koch Theater recognition wall in the Patron Lounge
• Observe a rehearsal in a studio setting
• Invitations to informal showings of new work as a part of the New York Choreographic Institute
• Opportunity to designate gifts to the New Combinations Fund, which supports the creation of new choreography

Music Director’s Circle $25,000 - $49,999     
($537 is not tax-deductible.)
All of the above plus:

• Increased priority for subscription and ticket requests to the best seats in the house
• Invitation to intimate special event with the Ballet Master in Chief, Music Director, other artists, and members of the Board of Directors
• 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 staging 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      
($537 is not tax-deductible.)
All of the above plus:

• Increased priority for subscription and ticket requests to the best seats in the house
• Complimentary use of the Patron Lounge once a year for a private, pre-performance dinner or reception, subject to availability
• Private viewing of a studio rehearsal (limited to two people, twice per year, and subject to prior arrangement)

Founders’ Circle $100,000 +                          
($537 is not tax-deductible.)
All of the above plus:

• Please call Julia Rosenfeld at (212) 870-5679 for custom benefits

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

*A portion of your membership contribution is tax-deductible.