Welcome to the Patrons' Society
The Patrons' Society is a group of enthusiastic Kansas City Ballet supporters who make an annual gift of $1,000 or more. As a Patron, you are a Ballet insider. Learn more about the Kansas City Ballet and the world of dance through lectures by guest artists, excursions to dance events and special social gatherings to meet the dancers.
Patrons believe that a great city deserves great art. The dedication of the Patrons' Society allows Kansas City Ballet to bring dance of the highest quality, community education for all ages, and excellence in dance training to the entire community.
Join now and meet us in the Patrons' VIP room at performances, and learn more about our great group. Donate today.
Patrons' Society Benefits Include:
- Support the creative dance talent of Kansas City Ballet
- Excursions around town with Artistic Director William Whitener to see the best in dance from outside Kansas City
- Exclusive special events with noted choreographers and Company dancers
- Increase your dance knowledge at our movie and lecture events
- Invitation to the Ballet Ball (Tickets are $250 each)
- Invitations to exclusive working rehearsal and Opening Night Parties
- Complimentary refreshments in Kansas City Ballet’s VIP room at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts during intermissions of evening performances (except during The Nutcracker)
- Estimated cost of goods and services for Patron and 1 guest, $200
- Other benefits include: Tax letter, subscription to Kansas City Ballet's eNews, and Program listing for one calendar year.
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Become a Member:
- Donate an annual gift of $1,000 or more to Kansas City Ballet
- A gift to the Ballet Ball if the tax deductibility of that gift is greater than $1,000
- A gift to the Capital Campaign above $1,000 per year
- Corporate Partners at the $5,000+ level will receive 1 membership
Monthly giving: a convenient way of managing your gift.
The Kansas City Ballet staff will process your credit card on the 1st of every month for $83.33, and you will be recognized at the Patrons' Society level throughout the year. Receipts and tax letter will be sent by January 31 each year. To download monthly giving form, please click here.
Join this vibrant and important group of ballet supporters!
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Calendar of Events
November 18, 2011
Movie Night: The Red Shoes
The classic British film about a young ballerina’s tortured relationship with the ruthless
impresario of a ballet company.
Location: Husch Blackwell Law Firm. 4801 Main Street, Suite 1000, KCMO 64112 (located at the Plaza Library)
Time: 7:00p.m. Commentary by Artistic Director William Whitener.
RSVP: by November 14 to Rene at rsvp@kcballet.org or 816-931-2232 x1346
January 26, 2012
An Evening with KC Ballet Maestro, Ramona Pansegrau discussing the music of Romeo and Juliet and the “ Sponsor A Romeo and Juliet Character” fundraising reception. Tickets to Discussion with Ramona only are $50/each. To sponsor a character, please contact Tamara Morris at 816-931-2232 x1345.
Location: Bolender Center
RSVP by January 10 to Rene at rsvp@kcballet.org or 816-931-2232 x1346
February 3, 2012
First Friday; Open Rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet.
March 31, 2012
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet –Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
May 2012
End-of-Season Cocktail Party (Date TBA)
Patrons Dance Trip
Destination and dates to be determined
If you would like more information on Kansas City Ballet Patrons' Society, please call 816-931-2232 x1345 or email patrons@kcballet.org.
