Support Us

Ballet Hartford exists as a nonprofit. We rely on the generosity of friends like you to produce programs that incorporate historical, classical ballet and new, artistically diverse choreographic works. Your support helps us provide art for the city with performances that uphold tradition and celebrate innovation.

Ways to Give

  • Since their development in the mid-1800s, pointe shoes have captivated many with their magical allure. Pointe shoes elevate a dancer, both literally and metaphorically, and are a symbol of accomplishment, hard work, and exquisite grace.

    At Ballet Hartford, our professional dancers wear pointe shoes throughout the day: in class, rehearsal, and onstage. Each pair of shoes undergoes small customizations by the ballerina as she makes minor adjustments to encourage the shoe to mold to her foot's particular structure and articulation. Sadly, the life cycle of a pointe shoe can be brief, lasting from a couple of days to a couple of weeks depending on the amount of dancing required. Dancing in broken or "dead" pointe shoes promotes injury as the dancer is no longer experiencing the necessary support to keep her body in balance on her toes. We hope to raise funding to keep our dancers in new pointe shoes through our To The Pointe Fund! You can provide a ballerina with a pair of pointe shoes today (most pointe shoes cost $80-$100 per pair)! Scroll down to donate and click "Pointe Shoe Fund" when checking out.

  • Financial support impacts Ballet Hartford wherever the need is greatest at the time of your donation. From the rental cost of our historic studios at The 224 Ecospace, to costuming our dancers, to employing a stage manager and lighting designer, our needs change throughout the season. Every gift makes a difference to Ballet Hartford every day. Donate below.

  • Does a certain dancer’s artistry speak to you? Do you want to help his or her career grow and flourish? By sponsoring a dancer, you will directly support your artist’s salary, tours, and performances throughout the year. Your name will be listed in performance programs under your dancer’s name, and you will have opportunities to meet your dancer throughout the year unless you elect to remain anonymous. To sponsor a specific dancer, please email Company Manager, Hannah Bush, at hbush@ballethartford.com

  • Ballet Hartford is dedicated to being “for the city” and an integral part of our community. Corporate contributions of all sizes, in-kind gifts, and matching gifts are advantageous to both the Company and our business partners. A corporate sponsorship and its benefits, which include brand exposure, can be tailored to your business. Contact ldoran@ballethartford.com to learn more.

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An Impact Beyond the Stage

“For Ballet Hartford to best affect the community, we need sponsors who believe in our vision and desire to witness an artistic awakening. As art is continually being removed from education and seemingly takes a lower position of essential programming, we have to work much harder to keep dance alive, accessible and exceptional. We believe a thriving city and community is one that highlights the arts, encourages artistic programming and shares the importance of
creativity and beauty in everyday living"