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Northern Ballet creates more new full-length productions than any other major ballet company and gives opportunities to young dancers and artists that do not exist elsewhere. By joining the Directors' Circle you will help Northern Ballet to continue to grow and thrive while a series of exclusive events will give you an insight into the choreography, music, costume and set design.
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Welcome to the Directors’ Circle –a closer connection to Northern Ballet
As Northern Ballet's Artistic Director I would like to invite you to join our new Directors'Circle. For more than 40 years Northern Ballet has brought the most exciting danceto audiences across the country and overseas. We have been recognised for raisingthe profile of dance through our high quality productions that mix classical ballet andtheatre to create a highly entertaining experience which appeals to a wide audience.
Northern Ballet creates more new full-length productions than any other major balletcompany and we give opportunities to young dancers and artists that do not existelsewhere. By joining the Directors' Circle you will help us to continue to grow andthrive while a series of exclusive events will give you an insight into the choreography,music, costume and set design, allowing you to develop a closer relationship with thedancers and creative team. I hope you will join us. Thank you.
Northern Ballet is a national treasure and I am delighted to be the founding member ofits Directors’ Circle. I very much hope that you will consider joining me and a growinggroup of individuals who have a passion for dance and a commitment to invest in thefuture of one of the country’s most successful dance companies.
David Nixon OBE, Artistic Director
Phil Swallow, founding member of the Directors' Circle
A personal invitation for two peopleto an exclusive event hosted by DavidNixon OBE, Artistic Director
Two seats to the premiere of NorthernBallet's new productions with aninvitation to an exclusive post-performance Company reception
Two best seats to a performance of yourchoice at your nearest venue and enjoyinterval refreshments with a member ofthe Artistic team
A backstage tour at a venue ofyour choice
A dedicated booking and invitationservice from Hannah Walker,Individual Giving Manager
An invitation for two people to aNorthern Ballet Open Day
An invitation for two people to Dancingwith David – where you will see membersof the Company perform excerpts from aproduction as David Nixon talks throughthe concept of the story
An invitation for two people to a technical/dress rehearsal at your nearest venue,preceded by a talk from a member ofthe Artistic team
Copies of Northern Ballet’sinside magazine
A programme of each of NorthernBallet's productions signed by amember of the Artistic team
Acknowledgement of your support inNorthern Ballet's tour programmes, onthe website and in the atrium of theCompany's landmark headquarters incentral Leeds
Directors’ Circle, Silver level£1500 per year
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We have crafted benefits at all levels allowing you to engageon a more personal basis with our work.
Irrespective of the level of any donation and in returnfor a minimum payment of £750 a year (inclusiveof VAT at the current rate) you will be provided withthe benefits above. (£750 is the cost of membershipand the additional £750 will qualify for Gift Aid).
An invitation for two to watch aperformance of your choice fromthe wings
An invitation for two to a private dinnerwith dancers and/or members of theArtistic team
Directors’ Circle, Gold level£2500 per year
Irrespective of the level of any donation and in returnfor a minimum payment of £1250 a year (inclusiveof VAT at the current rate) you will be provided withthe benefits above. (£1250 is the cost of membershipand the additional £1250 will qualify for Gift Aid).
Directors’ Circle, Platinum level£5000 per year
Irrespective of the level of any donation and in returnfor a minimum payment of £2500 a year (inclusiveof VAT at the current rate) you will be provided withthe benefits above. (£2500 is the cost of membershipand the additional £2500 will qualify for Gift Aid).
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• 10 tickets to a private dinner withmembers of the Artistic team followedby best seats to see a production in avenue of your choice. VIP intervalrefreshments and a chance to meetthe cast after the performance
Northern Ballet needs the generous support of our donors. Your support enables us to:
The benefits of joining the Directors' Circle are described over the page. If you want toknow more please contact Hannah Walker, Individual Giving Manager on 0113 220 8000or email [email protected]
Joining is easy, simply complete the registration form at the back of this brochureand return it to: Hannah Walker, Individual Giving Manager, Northern Ballet,FREEPOST, NEA 11500, Leeds LS16 6YY
Create new and inventive ballets,bringing dance to regional, nationaland international audiences
Develop the professional careersof our dancers
Provide training to the dancers ofthe future
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• Reach out to the diverse communitiesthat we serve
Make ballet accessible to all, throughopen classes and learning programmes
Maintain our 27-piece sinfonia
Plan ambitiously for the future
Please complete all relevant sectionsand return it to Hannah Walker,Individual Giving Manager, Northern Ballet,FREEPOST, NEA 11500, Leeds, LS16 6YY
The Directors’ CircleEnrolment Form
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