"I am delighted to be Patron of the Royal New Zealand Ballet's Dress Circle donor programme. This is a very essential and valuable component of the company's annual fundraising programme, helping to ensure economic viability. It takes more than commercial sponsorship, government grants and box office to sustain a fulltime, world-class ballet company. I invite you to join me in supporting the Royal New Zealand Ballet." Katrina Todd
To download the Dress Circle giving form please click here
What if you only saw two thirds of the ballet?
If you have ever attended a Royal New Zealand Ballet performance you will understand our commitment to creating magical and memorable experiences. What you may not know is that ticket sales and funding from government only covers 70% of our operating budget. We depend on supporters and generous donors to help make up the difference.
The Dress Circle – Play your part
Play your part in securing the future of your national ballet company by joining the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Dress Circle.
Without private donors Cinderella would never marry her prince, Sleeping Beauty would forever lie in an enchanted slumber. Our donors are the fairy godmothers who ensure ballet audiences are never short-changed of extraordinary experiences.
Become a Dress Circle donor and support the continued growth and artistic excellence of New Zealand’s own globally-acclaimed dance company.
Your gift can be earmarked for a project that is as important to you as it is to us.
• Dancer coaching
• New works
• Staging costs
• International performances
• Live music
The Circle from $250
- Priority booking
- Acknowledgement in all season programmes
- Complimentary copies of Dance News
- Invitation to annual Dress Circle morning tea and company class viewing
- Glass of champagne at a designated performance each season
Dance Circle from $500
- Priority booking
- Acknowledgement in all season programmes
- Complimentary copies of Dance News
- Invitation to annual Dress Circle morning tea and company class viewing
- Glass of champagne at a designated performance each season
- One complimentary programme for every two tickets purchased
Creative Circle from $1,000
- Priority booking
- Acknowledgement in all season programmes
- Complimentary copies of Dance News
- Invitation to annual Dress Circle morning tea, lunch and company class viewing
- Glass of champagne at a designated performance each season
- One complimentary programme for every two tickets purchased
- Two complimentary tickets and one programme for every $1,000 donation
- Exclusive backstage tour
Premiere Circle from $5,000
- Priority booking
- Acknowledgement in all season programmes
- Complimentary copies of Dance News
- Invitation to annual Dress Circle morning tea, lunch and company class viewing
- Glass of champagne at a designated performance each season
- One complimentary programme for every two tickets purchased
- Two complimentary tickets and one programme for every $1,000 donation
- Exclusive backstage tour
- Invitations to post-performance functions
- The opportunity to invite RNZB dancers and staff to join your guests at hospitality events
Director's Circle from $10,000
Director's Circle donors play a crucial role in enabling us to maintain international standards and fulfil future ambitions. Working closely with the Artistic Director and General Manager, your support will be directed to a special project of particular interest to you.
Tax incentives now allow individuals to claim 33.33% rebate for all donations up to the value of their income.
For further information about the Dress Circle donor programme, please contact Diane Field, Corporate Development Manager on phone (09) 379 4004.
