Patrons Circle
Support the Arts in Santa Barbara
We need your support. State Street Ballet relies on the commitment and participation of our community. Your generous contributions allow us to bring the beauty of dance to a wide audience, making the arts accessible to all, building connectivity, and inspiring generations to come.
Without all of our wonderful sponsors, State Street Ballet would be a magnificent idea without a home, without a performance venue, and dancers. With your help, we bring more movement, light, and beauty to the world. Individual gifts make up nearly 50 percent of our annual operating budget. Donations help support our artistic programming, educational outreach programs, professional dancers, choreographers, directors, and production teams. These funds are raised through your generous participation in our Annual Fund.
When you donate to State Street Ballet's Annual Fund, you ensure that we will continue to grow and make dance a vital part of the Santa Barbara community. We rely on your continuing support to ensure the future of dance as an art form.
Contact us for more information on how you can contribute.
Patrons Circle Benefits
Our special group of dance enthusiasts provides a foundation of support that allows us to deliver our mission and boldly look ahead, enjoying exclusive opportunities to engage with the artists, artistic staff, and other patrons.
Patron: $2,500+
Donor recognition in our playbills throughout the season.
Invitation to a donor-exclusive open rehearsal during our 30th anniversary season.
Invitation to our in-studio Season Preview at The Gail Towbes Center for Dance.
Invitations to post-performance receptions.
Your invitation to the Season Kickoff Happy Hour with our dancers. Your opportunity to meet the State Street Ballet company up close and personal.
Exclusive access to our after-hours Studio Series events, a chance to meet our guest artists, preview upcoming works, and go behind-the-scenes with State Street Ballet.
Artist: $5,000+
Donor recognition in our playbills throughout the season.
Invitation to a donor-exclusive open rehearsal during our 30th anniversary season.
Invitation to our in-studio Season Preview at The Gail Towbes Center for Dance.
Invitations to post-performance receptions.
Your invitation to the Season Kickoff Happy Hour with our dancers. Your opportunity to meet the State Street Ballet company up close and personal.
Exclusive access to our after-hours Studio Series events, a chance to meet our guest artists, preview upcoming works, and go behind-the-scenes with State Street Ballet.
Access to a closed daytime rehearsal, your invitation to observe our artistic process. A ballet concierge will schedule with you personally.
Corps De Ballet: $10,000+
Donor recognition in our playbills throughout the season.
Invitation to a donor-exclusive open rehearsal during our 30th anniversary season.
Invitation to our in-studio Season Preview at The Gail Towbes Center for Dance.
Invitations to post-performance receptions.
Your invitation to the Season Kickoff Happy Hour with our dancers. Your opportunity to meet the State Street Ballet company up close and personal.
Exclusive access to our after-hours Studio Series events, a chance to meet our guest artists, preview upcoming works, and go behind-the-scenes with State Street Ballet.
Access to a closed daytime rehearsal, your invitation to observe our artistic process. A ballet concierge will schedule with you personally.
Preferred seating for two at our Evenings performances, your ticket to an unforgettable studio showcase where our dancers present new works choreographed by their colleagues.
Access to watch company class on stage.
Soloist: $25,000+
Donor recognition in our playbills throughout the season.
Invitation to a donor-exclusive open rehearsal during our 30th anniversary season.
Invitation to our in-studio Season Preview at The Gail Towbes Center for Dance.
Invitations to post-performance receptions.
Invitation to the Season Kickoff Happy Hour with our dancers; your opportunity to meet the State Street Ballet company up close and personal.
Exclusive access to our after-hours Studio Series events, a chance to meet our guest artists, preview upcoming works, and go behind-the-scenes with State Street Ballet.
Access to a closed daytime rehearsal, your invitation to observe our artistic process. A ballet concierge will schedule with you personally.
Preferred seating for two at our Evenings performances, your ticket to an unforgettable studio showcase where our dancers present new works choreographed by their colleagues.
Access to watch company class on stage.
In addition to being listed as a lead supporter of our 30th anniversary season you will have the opportunity to be the named sponsor of one of our company artists or guest choreographers.
Private dinner with the Directors and your sponsored artist.
Dress rehearsal sneak peek.
State Street Ballet Annual Gala
.Become a sponsor and experience a magical evening of elegance and intrigue—including a vibrant cocktail reception, a theatrical ballet performance with a spirited paddle raise, and a starlit gala dinner featuring special guests from the legendary Folies Bergère.
2025-26 Season
State Street Ballet proudly announces its 2025/26 Season: a compelling lineup of performances that celebrate legendary choreographers, filmmakers, and composers through a vibrant mix of beloved classics and daring new commissions.
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.