SPRING SUPPORT: American Repertory Ballet dancers Lily Krisko, Avery Snyder, Jasmine Jasper, and Annie Jones in “Swan Lake.” A donor has pledged to match every gift the organization receives this spring. (Photo by Rosalie O’Connor Photography)
At American Repertory Ballet/Princeton Ballet School’s (ARB/PBS) “Dancing Through Life” gala at McCarter Theatre Center on April 11, it was announced that a donor has pledged to match every gift the organization receives this spring.
Donations help provide funds for new artistic work; pointe shoes; health and wellness support for dancers, faculty, and staff; scholarships; live music in the studios; the Dance for Parkinson’s program; Audrey’s Class for dancers with differing abilities; and more.
In conjunction, the organization has launched its annual spring appeal as the season and school year come to a close.
“None of the work that we do and love would be possible without your support,” said Nanako Yamamoto, ARB dancer and assistant rehearsal director. “ARB/PBS as a nonprofit organization creates a sense of community for so many people, in addition to providing dance classes, world class performances, and impactful social services.”
ARB’s newly created Dancer Sponsorship program is a matching gift opportunity designed to uplift the company’s professional artists while raising critical funds to support their salaries and benefits, physical therapy, pointe shoes, international employment visa expenses if applicable, and more Sponsors are recognized in performance programs, on the ARB website, and also receive invitations to special receptions, rehearsals, backstage meet-and-greets, autographed photos, and lunch or coffee with the dancers.
Current sponsors include Jane Leslie Burgin in honor of Seth Koffler, Dorothea’s House in honor of Andrea Marini, Ken Fredeen and Jane Silverman in honor of Lily Krisko, Catherine Granzow and Lisa Patterson in honor of Erikka Reenstierna-Cates, Nancy and Duncan MacMillan in honor of Aldeir Monteiro, and Princeton Spine & Joint Center in honor of all the dancers.
Visit arballet.org for more information.