PLAY A LEADING ROLE IN THE LEGACY OF BALLET WEST

Enjoy exclusive access by joining Ballet West’s Heritage Club and play a leading role in the future of Ballet West. Your generosity will enable Ballet West to provide acclaimed education and outreach programs to children and underserved communities throughout Utah, offer world-class ballet training to young dancers, and present beloved ballet classics and groundbreaking new works. Join Heritage Club today!

All Ballet West Members receive

  • Free Parking for the season: 1 pass per production
  • Acknowledgement in Season Playbills
  • Breakfast at the Ballet: Invitation for 2 to watch Company class on stage
  • Special Member Seating: Access to the donors-only section*
  • Ticket presales: Early access to tickets including The Nutcracker
  • Subscription to Front Row: Ballet West's magazine (hard copy)

Heritage Club Exclusive Benefits

Corps de Ballet $1,500

In addition to the membership benefits listed above, Corps de Ballet members will receive:

  • 2 Complimentary performance tickets per season*
  • Invitations for two to attend in-studio rehearsals (space permitting)
  • Admission for two to Director's Pointe pre-performance talks
  • Admission for two to Intermission Receptions
  • Waived ticket exchange fees

Amount of gift that may be tax-deductible, as permitted by law, if benefits are accepted: $1,268

Demi-Soloist $2,500

In addition to the membership benefits listed above, Demi-Soloist members will receive:

  • 4 Complimentary performance tickets per season*
  • VIP Preview Performance invitation to you and up to 9 guests
  • Invitations for two to attend in-studio rehearsals (space permitting)
  • Admission for two to Director's Pointe pre-performance talks
  • Admission for two to Intermission Receptions
  • Waived ticket exchange fees

Amount of gift that may be tax-deductible, as permitted by law, if benefits are accepted: $2,076

Soloist $5,000

In addition to the membership benefits listed above, Soloist members will receive:

  • 6 Complimentary performance tickets per season*
  • Invitation to exclusive behind-the-scenes costume shop and backstage tours for you and up to 9 guests
  • VIP Preview Performance invitation to you and up to 9 guests
  • Invitations for two to attend in-studio rehearsals (space permitting)
  • Admission for two to Director's Pointe pre-performance talks
  • Admission for two to Intermission Receptions
  • Waived ticket exchange fees

Amount of gift that may be tax-deductible, as permitted by law, if benefits are accepted: $4,384

First Soloist $10,000

In addition to the membership benefits listed above, First Soloist members will receive:

  • 8 Complimentary performance tickets per season*
  • Opportunity to be recognized as a performance sponsor for one non-Nutcracker performance per season (Includes 6 complimentary sponsorship tickets)
  • Invitation to Annual Mr. C's Dinner with Adam Sklute, Artistic Director
  • Invitation to exclusive behind-the-scenes costume shop and backstage tours for you and up to 9 guests
  • VIP Preview Performance invitation to you and up to 9 guests
  • Invitations for two to attend in-studio rehearsals (space permitting)
  • Admission for two to Director's Pointe pre-performance talks
  • Admission for two to Intermission Receptions
  • Waived ticket exchange fees

Amount of gift that may be tax-deductible, as permitted by law, if benefits are accepted: $8,616

Principal $15,000

In addition to the membership benefits listed above, Principal members will receive:

  • 10 Complimentary performance tickets per season*
  • Recognition as a Company Artist Sponsor for 1 year (Corps de Ballet to First Soloist)**
  • Opportunity to be recognized as a performance sponsor for one non-Nutcracker performance per season (Includes 6 complimentary sponsorship tickets)
  • Invitation to Annual Mr. C's Dinner with Adam Sklute, Artistic Director
  • Invitation to exclusive behind-the-scenes costume shop and backstage tours for you and up to 9 guests
  • VIP Preview Performance invitation to you and up to 9 guests
  • Invitations for two to attend in-studio rehearsals (space permitting)
  • Admission for two to Director's Pointe pre-performance talks
  • Admission for two to Intermission Receptions
  • Waived ticket exchange fees

Amount of gift that may be tax-deductible, as permitted by law, if benefits are accepted: $13,424

Mrs. Wallace $25,000

In addition to the membership benefits listed above, Mrs. Wallace members will receive:

  • 12 Complimentary performance tickets per season*
  • Opportunity to be recognized as a performance sponsor for one Nutcracker performance per season (includes 6 complimentary sponsorship tickets)
  • Recognition as a Principal Company Artist Sponsor for 1 year (Subject to availability)**
  • Recognition as a Company Artist Sponsor for 1 year (Corps de Ballet to First Soloist)**
  • Opportunity to be recognized as a performance sponsor for one non-Nutcracker performance per season (Includes 6 complimentary sponsorship tickets)
  • Invitation to Annual Mr. C's Dinner with Adam Sklute, Artistic Director
  • Invitation to exclusive behind-the-scenes costume shop and backstage tours for you and up to 9 guests
  • VIP Preview Performance invitation to you and up to 9 guests
  • Invitations for two to attend in-studio rehearsals (space permitting)
  • Admission for two to Director's Pointe pre-performance talks
  • Admission for two to Intermission Receptions
  • Waived ticket exchange fees

Amount of gift that may be tax-deductible, as permitted by law, if benefits are accepted: $23,232

Mr. C $50,000+

In addition to the membership benefits listed above, Mr. C members will receive:

  • 16 Complimentary performance tickets per season*
  • We would be pleased to craft a personalized benefits package for our highest-level donors
  • Opportunity to be recognized as a performance sponsor for one Nutcracker performance per season (includes 6 complimentary sponsorship tickets)
  • Recognition as a Principal Company Artist Sponsor for 1 year (Subject to availability)**
  • Recognition as a Company Artist Sponsor for 1 year (Corps de Ballet to First Soloist)**
  • Opportunity to be recognized as a performance sponsor for one non-Nutcracker performance per season (Includes 6 complimentary sponsorship tickets)
  • Invitation to Annual Mr. C's Dinner with Adam Sklute, Artistic Director
  • Invitation to exclusive behind-the-scenes costume shop and backstage tours for you and up to 9 guests
  • VIP Preview Performance invitation to you and up to 9 guests
  • Invitations for two to attend in-studio rehearsals (space permitting)
  • Admission for two to Director's Pointe pre-performance talks
  • Admission for two to Intermission Receptions
  • Waived ticket exchange fees

Amount of gift that may be tax-deductible, as permitted by law, if benefits are accepted: $47,848

A Note About Benefits * ** ‡

*Based on best seating available. Excludes The Nutcracker and Choreographic Festival. Exclusion does not apply to Mrs. Wallace or Mr. C levels. Requests will be best fullfilled at least two weeks in advance.

**Sponsorship of company artist includes name recognition next to the artist's name in season playbills and on the website. An introduction may be coordinated to meet the sponsored artist.

‡Donors at the Mrs. Wallace and Mr. C levels may each sponsor a total  of one performance and one company artist as available.

The fair market value of benefits varies by level. Gifts may be tax-deductible to the extent the contribution exceeds the fair market value of benefits. Please consult your tax advisor. Patronships are per couple, and are non-transferable and non-refundable. 

Patronships are for one year from the date of processing, are non-refundable, non-transferable, and are per household. Upgrades are available throughout the year – please call the Development Department for more information. For other questions concerning benefits, upgrades or gifting a Patronship to friends and family, please contact Angela Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships, at 801-869-6931 or email akrull@balletwest.org or contact Andrew Goldberg, Senior Director, External Affairs, at 801-869-6936 or email agoldberg@balletwest.org.

Ballet West thanks our Founder Circle donors, each of whom has given over $500,000 to the Company throughout its history, either though collective annual giving or one-time gifts. The generosity of these individuals, corporations, and foundations has made a tremendous impact on Ballet West, and we are humbled and grateful for their leadership support.

For more information about Founder’s Circle, please contact Angela Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships, at 801-869-6931 or email akrull@balletwest.org or contact Andrew Goldberg, Senior Director, External Affairs, at 801-869-6936 or email agoldberg@balletwest.org.

Heritage Club Members

Mr. C and Mrs. Wallace $25,000+

  • Peggy Bergmann
  • Drew W. Browning
  • DiFiore Family
  • John and Andrea Miller
  • John and Marcia Price Family
  • Foundation
  • Shari and David Quinney
  • Eileen Ragsdale
  • Theodore Schmidt
  • Teresa Silcox
  • Jonathan and Liz Slager
  • Beano Solomon
  • Brad and Linda Walton
  • Anonymous

Principal and First Soloist $10,000 – 24,999

  • Vilija Avizonis and Gregory McComas
  • Clisto and Suzanne Beaty
  • H. Brent and Bonnie Jean Beesley
  • Michael Black and Kimberly Strand
  • Judy and Larry Brownstein
  • Willard and Julie Dere
  • W. Hague & Sue J. Ellis Foundation
  • Erik and Uzo Erlingsson
  • Marc and Cammy Fuller
  • Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundation
  • George W. Henry, Jr. and James Rose
  • Jennifer Horne-Huntsman and Scott Huntsman
  • Tatiana Lingos-Webb Prince and Matthew Prince
  • Eli Madrigal-Paredes
  • Caryl Marsh
  • Rachèle McCarthey and Brock Van de Kamp
  • Jeanne Potucek
  • Jennifer Price-Wallin and Tony Wallin
  • Mark and Melanie Robbins
  • Jonathan and Amanda Schmieder
  • Ashley and Ryan Smith
  • The Sam & Diane Stewart Family Foundation
  • Naoma Tate and the Family of Hal Tate
  • Sarah Eccles Taylor and Gary Taylor
  • Roy and Lisa Vincent
  • Julia S. Watkins
  • Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh
  • Anonymous

Soloist and Demi-Soloist $2,500 – 9,999

  • Cole Adams
  • Peter and Alexandra Agrapides
  • Samantha and Jordan Atkin
  • Kathleen and Andy Blank
  • Gordon Bowen
  • Brett Campbell
  • Carol T. Christ
  • Cecile and Harold Christiansen
  • Frank Corbett
  • Melissa H. Cutler
  • Linda S. Daines
  • Robert S. Devens
  • J. Chase Dreyfous Jr.
  • Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles
  • Family Foundation
  • John and Joan Firmage
  • Barbara W. Frazier
  • Charlie and Shannon Freedman
  • Meghan Gallivan Stewart
  • Samantha Topping Gellert and John Gellert
  • Dr. Martin I. and Sheila G. Gelman
  • David and SandyLee Griswold
  • John and Ilauna Gurr
  • Stephanie and Tim Harpst
  • Drs Marc and Mary Carole Harrison
  • Kimberly Heglar
  • Cindy and Howard Hochhauser
  • Kathie and Charles Horman
  • Tina Howard
  • Robert and Dixie Huefner
  • Heidi Huntsman and Mark Robinson
  • David and Linda Irvine
  • Gordon Irving
  • Brent and Maren Jensen
  • Adam and Jessie Justis
  • Jeanne M. Kimball
  • Carole Klein and Brad Chesivoir
  • The Kohlburn/Lecointre Family
  • James R. Kruse and Mary Jo Smith
  • Shari and Bruce Lindsay
  • Katherine Daines Lindsay
  • James MacInnes
  • Thomas and Mary McCarthey
  • Anne Neeley and Ila Neeley
  • Bronwyn Newport-Bradley and Todd Bradley
  • Stephen and Melina Nicolatus
  • Elizabeth and Vincent Novack
  • David Parkinson and Leonardo Arantes Silveira
  • Madeleine and Harvey Plonsker
  • Jeanie Pollack
  • Rich and Nancy Potashner
  • Shauna Bamberger Priskos
  • Irwin and Harriet Ross
  • Chris and Ellen Rossi
  • Margaret P. Sargent
  • Sandefur Schmidt
  • Laura Scott and Rodney Mena
  • Adam Sklute and Christopher Renstrom
  • John Sklute
  • Sue and Jack Stahl
  • Kristin and Tom Stockham
  • Eddie Stone
  • Jonathon Tonioli
  • Brad Tuthill
  • Susan Warshaw
  • Beatryx and Vincent Washington
  • Jay and Alicia Wilson
  • Edward Zipser

Corps de Ballet $1,500 – 2,499

  • Fran Akita
  • Alta’s Rustler Lodge
  • Stephen Anderson
  • Bené Arnold
  • Carol Baer
  • Greg and Marsha Baird
  • Ballet West Guild
  • Marcy Barlow
  • Frances and Jerome Battle
  • Gary Beers
  • Vicki and Bill Bennion
  • Ginny Bostrom
  • Patricia Buckley
  • Carol Carter
  • Rebecca Marriott Champion
  • Drs. Joan L. and William J. Coles
  • Elinor and Martin Colman
  • Donna Conway
  • Wilma Corkery and John R.
  • Corkery III M.D.
  • Pascale De Rozario and Jonathan Crossett
  • Matt and Nancy Dorny
  • Metta Driscoll
  • Natalie DuPaix
  • John Eckert
  • Sissy Eichwald
  • Joseph and Audri Ence
  • Hot Shot Sprinkler Repair & Landscape LLC
  • Tracy Frankel
  • Karen L. Freed
  • Dee Gauss
  • Bob and Mary Gilchrist
  • Julie and Devon Glenn
  • Andrew and Barbara Goldberg
  • Natalie and Ted Grandy
  • Kenneth and Kate Handley
  • Jon and Tami Hansen
  • David P. Heuvel and Johann Jacobs
  • Marilyn and Chester Johnson
  • G. Frank and Pamela Joklik
  • John S. Karls
  • Lawrence and Linda Kelley
  • Scott and Allison Kendell
  • Katherine Probert Labrum
  • Cynthia Lampropoulos and Dr. George Gourley
  • Helle Le Rette
  • Jennifer and Gideon Malherbe
  • David and Colleen Merrill
  • John and Bria Mertens
  • Jan Alsobrook Mitchell
  • Louis and Carolyn Mizell
  • Trevor Nielson
  • Kirsten Novak
  • Earthology Landscape
  • Richard and Lois Peterson
  • Katie Marie Pollard
  • Suzanne and David Razor
  • Joy Rocklin
  • Carol Ann Saikhon
  • Mark and Linda Scholl
  • Robert and Nancy Schumacker
  • Michael Scolamiero
  • Shiebler Family Foundation
  • Aharon Shulimson and Julie Terry
  • David Gray Porter
  • Lou Ann Stevens
  • Cyndie Taylor
  • Toni Tietjen and Michael K. Wolfe
  • Kevin Voyles
  • Amy Wadsworth and David Richardson
  • Mark Weisbender
  • Sarah and Rich West
  • Elizabeth Whaley
  • Jo-Ann Wong
  • Anonymous

The above list includes individual donations received as of March 24, 2023.