Giving Opportunities

Without our amazing sponsors, State Street Ballet would be just a dream. Your support is the driving force behind our ability to bring movement, beauty, and extraordinary experiences into being.

Contributions cover over half of our annual budget, fueling our artistic programs, educational outreach, and support for our talented dancers, choreographers, directors, and production teams.

Your gift to State Street Ballet ensures our continued growth and impact on the local and global community. Help us continue to inspire and grow—your gift to our Annual Fund shapes the future of dance in Santa Barbara and beyond. Contact us below to find out how you can make an impact.

Patrons Circle

The Patrons Circle has established a tradition of support that sustains the company’s operations and provides long-term stability. Membership begins with a $2,500 donation and includes invitations to open rehearsals, private events, post-performance receptions, preferred seating at The Granada, and other special recognition.

Legacy Circle

About The Legacy Society: The State Street Ballet proudly acknowledges members of The Legacy Society in appreciation for their foresight and generosity to include the State Street Ballet in their estate plans.

Contact us to learn more about our Legacy Circle.

Gifts of Stock

We welcome gifts of appreciated stock. Please provide your investment firm with the following information:

Charles SCHWAB Santa Barbara, For: State Street Ballet, Account #2234-3861, DTC #0164, Code 40.

Please notify us at 805-845-1432 or email us below, so that we may thank you for your gift.

Supporter Benefits

Friend of the Ballet: $100+

  • Donor recognition in our playbills throughout the season.

Pointe Shoe Partner: $250+

  • Donor recognition in our playbills throughout the season.

  • Invitation to a donor-exclusive open rehearsal during our 2025-2026 season.

Tutu Sponsor: $500+

  • Donor recognition in our playbills throughout the season.

  • Invitation to a donor-exclusive open rehearsal during our 2025-2026 season.

  • Invitation to our in-studio Season Preview at The Gail Towbes Center for Dance.

Member of the Barre: $1,000+

  • Donor recognition in our playbills throughout the season.

  • Invitation to a donor-exclusive open rehearsal during our 2025-2026 season.

  • Invitation to our in-studio Season Preview at The Gail Towbes Center for Dance.

  • Invitations to post-performance receptions.

For gifts of $2500 and above, please see our Patrons Circle Benefits. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available on request. Please contact us for more information.

Audition Tour

Our 2026–2027 audition tour is now live! From summer training to our trainee program and professional company opportunities, State Street Ballet welcomes dancers ready to take the next step.

RECESS!

Leap into a world of imagination with RECESS!, State Street Ballet’s fun-filled, family program featuring three delightful works. Full of creativity, humor, and charm, RECESS! is pure joy for kids and kids-at-heart!

Our Dancers

Your support allows us to bring the beauty of dance to a wide audience, making the arts accessible to all, building connectivity, and inspiring generations to come. Our dancers are key to bringing that beauty to life.