Beauty that Transforms. Hope that Moves.
Your support fuels Ballet 5:8’s mission to create powerful, redemptive art through dance.
Why Your Gift Matters
Ballet 5:8 is more than a ballet company. We are a creative sanctuary—faith-rooted, female- and minority-led—bringing stories of resilience and redemption to stages across the country.
Your gift makes it possible to fund live music, commission new ballets, offer scholarships to young dancers, and bring performances to underserved communities. Every dollar helps us create beauty that heals and inspires.
Areas of Impact
Choreography Fund
Commission new works by diverse choreographers that tell redemptive stories through powerful, original movement. Give now ->
Live Music
Bring the beauty of live performance to our productions by supporting orchestras, soloists, and chamber musicians. Learn more ->
Artist Salaries
Sustain our professional dancers and creative team by funding fair, consistent compensation for their work and artistry. Give now ->
Community Engagement
Help us bring performances, masterclasses, and outreach to schools, senior centers, and underserved neighborhoods. Learn more ->
Student Scholarships
Open the door for promising young dancers to train at Ballet 5:8 through merit- and need-based scholarships. Give now ->
General Operating
Keep the lights on and the studio running. Unrestricted gifts provide essential flexibility for day-to-day operations. Give now ->
Endowment Fund
Invest in Ballet 5:8’s long-term future. Gifts to the endowment generate sustainable income for generations to come. Give now ->
Ways to Give
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Support Ballet 5:8’s mission with a one-time or annual gift. Your generosity fuels original choreography, outreach programs, and live performances that inspire hearts and minds.
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Become a sustaining member and enjoy exclusive benefits like rehearsal access, early ticket releases, and special events—all while making a lasting impact through steady monthly support.
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Partner with Ballet 5:8 to gain brand visibility and support the arts in your community. We offer customizable sponsorship packages tied to performances, events, and education programs.
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Foundations and grantmakers help expand Ballet 5:8’s reach to new communities and audiences. We welcome collaboration on projects tied to performance, equity, education, and innovation.
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Make a gift that lasts beyond your lifetime. Planned giving allows you to support Ballet 5:8 through a bequest, trust, or beneficiary designation—preserving the power of beauty for future generations. We also gratefully accept gifts of appreciated stock, which may provide additional tax benefits to you. -
Many employers match donations made by employees. Ballet 5:8 also gratefully accepts in-kind gifts of equipment, services, and supplies that support our work on and off stage.
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