Thank you for being a part of BNW’s rich 50-year history.  We’re so grateful we were able to celebrate this monumental occasion earlier this year with a star-studded gala at the Washington Center featuring dancers from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet, as well as heartwarming memories from alumni from throughout the years.  It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces spanning multiple generations of BNW dancers! 

While our spring production was canceled due to the pandemic, our innovative “Ballet Northwest at the Skyline Drive-In” event in August showcased recordings of large group pieces that were performed earlier in the year at the Olympia Dance Festival, as well as premiere solos choreographed by our dancers. Now, we continue that innovation with the premiere of our “Nutcracker Film” at the Skyline Drive-In, as well as streaming online.

We’re proud to say we have a record number of Ballet Northwest company members this year – 70 in total!  These are intermediate and advanced dancers age 12 and older who rehearse and perform with BNW year-round, with strict health and safety guidelines in effect. This upswing of dancers show us that now more than ever these young dancers need ballet in their lives – physically, emotionally, and socially. While in-person school and other extra curricular activities have been cancelled or altered, having this consistent artistic, social and physical outlet has been vital. 

During this pandemic, we are asking for your financial support to help sustain BNW through this difficult time and ensure we are able to provide important experiences to audiences and dancers for years to come. While BNW has prided itself on its financial and artistic strength over the years, with the anticipated dramatic lack of live performance ticket revenue this season, the support of donors is critical to help us bridge the gap.  Instead of our traditional membership campaign this year, we are asking you to make a donation to the Ballet Northwest Annual Fund. Please see the giving levels below. You can donate online – recurring payment plans are available!  Or, if you prefer, you can mail a check to Ballet Northwest, PO Box 2888, Olympia, WA 98507.  

Thank you for your support!

The Ballet Northwest Board of Directors

 

Ballet Northwest 2020-21 Annual Fund Giving Levels 

$1-$99 Corps de Ballet (Donate Here)

• Donor recognition
• Priority ticket notice

$100-$249 Demi-Soloists (Donate Here)

• Donor recognition
• Priority ticket notice
• 50th anniversary BNW coffee mug

$250-$499 Soloists (Donate Here)

• Donor recognition
• Priority ticket notice
• 50th anniversary BNW coffee mug
• 50th anniversary BNW water bottle

$500-$999 Principal Dancers (Donate Here)

• Donor recognition
• Priority ticket notice
• 50th anniversary BNW coffee mug
• 50th anniversary BNW water bottle
• 50th anniversary BNW tote bag

$1,000+ Stars (Donate Here)

• Donor recognition
• Priority ticket notice
• 50th anniversary BNW coffee mug
• 50th anniversary BNW water bottle
• 50th anniversary BNW tote bag
• 50th anniversary blanket