Sponsor a Seat
Give the gift of ballet. Make a lasting impact.
At Pointeworks, we believe ballet should be for everyone — not just those who can afford it. That’s why we created Sponsor a Seat: a program that opens our performances to students, veterans, first responders, and first-time audience members through donor-funded tickets.
In 2025, we gave away over $11,000 in tickets — reaching new audiences and building future generations of dance lovers and artists. With your support, we can do even more.
How It Works
A fully sponsored seat is $120
Sponsor a row (10 seats) for $1,200.
You can donate monthly or make a one-time gift
Sponsored seats are distributed through schools, veteran networks, student organizations, and community groups
Your donation directly supports our mission to make ballet more accessible and inclusive
“I loved it — and the great thing is my kids and wife loved it too. It feels good to be able to introduce them to culture.”
— Eric, U.S. Army Veteran and Sponsored Seat Recipient
How to give
Individual giving
Monthly Giving
$10/month – Sponsor one seat for a full year
$25/month – Sponsor a seat every few months
$50/month – Double your impact
$100/month – Sponsor a full row of seats
One-Time Giving
$30 – Contribute toward a sponsored seat
$60 – Cover half a seat
$120 – Sponsor one full ballet experience
$240+ – Sponsor multiple seats or a classroom group
$1,200 – Sponsor a full row of (10) seats
Personalize Your Gift
When you give, you can:
Dedicate your seat in honor of someone special
Include a short message to be shared with the recipient
Choose whether to remain anonymous
Receive occasional updates on the impact of your gift
Corporate Sponsorships
Support the arts. Strengthen your community. Align your brand with meaningful impact.
Pointeworks offers tailored sponsorship packages for companies, foundations, and local businesses who want to help make ballet more accessible.
Corporate Giving Levels
Community Partner – $1,200
Sponsor 10 seats
Recognition in digital programs and on our website
Arts Advocate – $3,000
Sponsor 25 seats
Company logo + link on website
Recognition on social media
Optional in-person engagement with recipient groups
Premier Access Partner – $6,000+
Sponsor 50 or more seats
All of the above, plus:
Inclusion in select press efforts
Legacy Partner – $10,000+
Sponsor 80+ seats across the season
All previous benefits, plus:
Custom co-branded activation (e.g. student matinee, veteran night, or partnership)
Verbal recognition at sponsored events or performances
Option to feature a company representative or message in opening remarks or event materials
Feature story in Pointeworks newsletter and donor communications
Dedicated social media spotlight campaign
To start a corporate sponsorship conversation, please contact Christian Griggs-Drane at development@pointeworks.org
or give now using the link below.
WHY IT MATTERS
167 tickets donated in Irvine this season including Veterans and First Responders
10 seats gifted to UCSD students through a mental wellness partnership in La Jolla
15% of Barclay Theatre seats donated
Dozens of first-time audience members introduced to ballet
Eric, U.S. Army Veteran (1988–1991), Ballet Nights, Irvine, CA, June 20, 2025
“I loved it and the great thing is my kids and wife loved it. It feels good to be able to introduce them to culture.”
Alejandro, U.S. Navy (Currently Serving), Pointeworks on Tour, New York, NY, March 22, 2025
“Such a lovely event. I thank the donors for their generosity of the tickets. I wish nothing but the best for the Pointeworks production on their tour.”
Barry, U.S. Army Veteran (1964–1968), Ballet Nights, Irvine, CA, June 20, 2025
“We really appreciated the tickets to Ballet Night at the Barclay. The dancers were so talented and the choreography was beautiful. Thank you for the tickets.”
Alejandro, U.S. Navy (Currently Serving), Pointeworks on Tour, New York, NY, March 22, 2025
David, U.S. Army Veteran (1969–1971), Pointeworks Inaugural Performance, La Jolla, CA, June 20, 2024
“Thank you so much Pointeworks for your generous donation of tickets. My wife and I absolutely loved the performance last night. It was the best ballet/modern dance I've ever seen. I'm sure your company will go on to do great things.”
