Join the Prestigious
Masterworks Society
Ballet Chicago established the Masterworks Society, a premiere giving group, to recognize the company’s most dedicated annual supporters. The name Masterworks Society pays homage to the Ballet Chicago training method, which is firmly rooted in the Balanchine tradition and meticulously maintained by Artistic Directors Daniel Duell and Patricia Blair. As one of Chicago’s leading cultural institutions, Ballet Chicago’s artistic and educational prominence continues to excel, and its proprietary relationship with the catalogue of George Balanchine’s masterpieces gives the company unique stature on the American dance landscape.
Mission
The Masterworks Society provides critical annual funding for the scholarships and opportunities that are available to the young people who participate in Ballet Chicago training programs. Members of the Masterworks Society may choose to direct their contributions to one of three critical Ballet Chicago funds: the Philip and Marsha Down Merit Scholarship Program, which provides programming and tuition support for gifted students; the Dance for Tomorrow program, which gives children who are in foster care, adoption, and low-income environments the opportunity to thrive in our structured and supportive training program; or the Ballet Chicago General Operating Fund, which ensures top-quality performance opportunities for young artists on the professional stage.
Benefits
As a member of the Masterworks Society, you will receive a unique portfolio of benefits that honor your contribution to Ballet Chicago and enrich your experience throughout the season.​​
MEMBER $1000-$1,999
• Recognition as a Masterworks Society Member in The Spring Series programs at the Harris.
• Recognition as a Masterworks Society Member on special signage in the Ballet Chicago lobby for one year
• Invitation for four guests to in-studio rehearsals of Spring Series performances at the Harris
• Advanced access to VIP tickets for
Spring Series at the Harris
• Two complimentary VIP tickets to a performance of the Spring Series at the Harris.
SPONSOR $2,000-$4,999
All of the member benefits, plus
• Opportunity to serve as a Masterworks Society
Sponsor for the Spring Series at the Harris.
• Special recognition as a Masterworks Society Sponsor in all public performance programs
• Verbal recognition as a Masterworks Society Sponsor from the stage
• Invitation to meet artists at a special VIP reception at the Ballet Chicago Studios
• Two additional complimentary VIP tickets to a performance of the Spring Series (total of four)
BENEFACTOR $5,000-$9,999
All of the member and sponsor benefits, plus
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• Masterworks Society Benefactor recognition in The Spring Series program
• Opportunity to underwrite new choreography for the Ballet Chicago Studio Company, with accompanying major recognition
• Opportunity to attend a dress rehearsal led by the Artistic Director or guest choreographer
• Two additional complimentary VIP tickets to a
performance of the Spring Series (total of six)