"I am delighted to have been invited to be Patron of the Royal New Zealand Ballet's Dress Circle 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. Your past support as a Partner has been highly valued by the programme structure. I look forward to meeting those of you I don't know and to sharing the exciting future of this Company with you. Thank you again for your support." Patron: Katrina Todd
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The Dress Circle
Is an initiative for individuals with a passion for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Supporters are given special access and insight into the art form as well as opportunities to meet our artists and staff. We ask our patrons to support this programme with an annual donation from $250 that directly supports new productions.
The Circle from $250
- Acknowledgement in all programmes
- Complimentary copies of Dance News
- Priority booking
- An annual morning tea followed by an opportunity to watch Company class and daily rehearsals
Dance Circle from $500
- Acknowledgement in all programmes
- Complimentary copies of Dance News
- Priority booking
- One complimentary programme for every two tickets purchased
- An annual morning tea followed by an opportunity to watch Company class and daily rehearsals
Creative Circle from $1,000
- Two complimentary tickets annually per $1,000 donated
- Acknowledgement in all programmes
- Complimentary copies of Dance News
- Priority booking
- One complimentary programme for every two tickets purchased
- An annual Circle lunch with members of the cast and production team followed by an opportunity to watch Company class and daily rehearsals
- Backstage tours
Premiere Circle from $5,000
- Two complimentary tickets per season
- Acknowledgement in all programmes
- Complimentary copies of Dance News
- Priority booking
- One complimentary programme for every two tickets purchased
- An annual Circle lunch with members of the cast and production team followed by an opportunity to watch Company class and daily rehearsals
- Backstage tours
- An invitation to attend opening night post-performance suppers with dancers, staff and sponsors
- An opportunity to invite dancers and members of the Company to join your guests at the theatre for pre, interval or post-performance hospitality
Director's Circle from $10,000
A unique opportunity for a select group of individuals to become closely involved at the heart of the Company, gaining exclusive access and insight into the workings of a touring company. Forming an exclusive partnership with the Royal New Zealand Ballet's Artistic Director and General Manager, members play a crucial role in enabling the Company to maintain high performance standards and fulfil our performing ambitions worldwide.
For further information about the The Dress Circle, please contact Diane Whisker-Field, Sponsorship and Partnerships Executive on phone (09) 379 4004.