Meet your institutional goals with precision, dedication and support of the vibrant cultural offerings that are synonymous with our community.

Corporate Partnership Opportunities

Carolina Ballet 3401-131 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604 Main 919.719.0800 Box Office 919.719.0900

www.carolinaballet.com

Board of Directors

Dr. Moise A. Khayrallah, Chair

Mr. Clayton I. Duncan, Vice-Chair

Ms. Margaret Deal, Treasurer

Mrs. Gina Chapin, Vice-Treasurer

Mr. Robert Tiller, Secretary

Mr. J. Ward Purrington,

Founding Chairman Emeritus

Mr. William T. Barnett Ms. Laura Bayzle Dr. Lenore Behar Mrs. Sandra K. Berry Ms. Melanie L. Black Dubis Mrs. Lane Blank Mrs. Cooper Bratton Mrs. Cynthia Brodhead Mrs. Stephanie Brown Ms. Wendy Burden Mr. Clymer Cease Mrs. Gina Chapin Ms. Candace Covington-Olander Mrs. Holly D. Crumpler Mr. Fred N. Day, IV Ms. Margaret Deal Hon. Allyson K. Duncan Mr. Clayton I. Duncan Dr. A. Blanton Godfrey Dr. Anna Goodmon Mrs. Jane H. Green Ms. Jan Hoomani Mr. Michael Jacobs Ms. Rebecca K. Johnson Mrs. Stefanie Kahn Dr. Moise Khayrallah Ms. Rose Meltzer Mr. J. Ward Purrington Mrs. Laura N. Raynor Mrs. June Roberg Dr. Robert Schantz Mr. Harvey Smalheiser Mrs. Carolyn Stidham Ms. Sandy Sully Ms. Kimberly Quarles Swintosky Mr. Robert Tiller Mrs. Mary Powell White Ms. Peggy Wilks Mrs. Lesley Wilson

Robert Weiss, CEO & Artistic Director

Robert Weiss has served as Carolina Ballet's Artistic Director/CEO since the company's professional launch in 1997. Under his artistic and executive leadership, Carolina Ballet has become one of America's premier professional ballet companies, and one of the nation's finest arts organizations (The Wall Street Journal). Weiss began his career as a professional dancer at the age of 17, when he joined the New York City Ballet at the request of George Balanchine. He remained with the company for 17 years, rising to the rank of principal dancer. His career took him next to Pennsylvania Ballet in Philadelphia, where he served as Artistic Director for eight years. As a choreographer, Mr. Weiss has created over 50 new works for Carolina Ballet, and has received great critical and audience response for his Carolina Ballet world premieres including Romeo and Juliet, Messiah, Stravinsky’s Clowns, Carmen, Nutcracker, The Kreutzer Sonata, Firebird, Swan Lake, Cinderella, and countless others.

Nate McGaha, Executive Director

Nate McGaha became Carolina Ballet's Executive Director in 2013. Prior to joining Carolina Ballet, Mr. McGaha had served as the Director of Operations at North Carolina Dance Theatre (NCDT) in Charlotte, NC under the artistic direction of Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux since 2005. During his NCDT tenure, he worked to create and implement a variety of programs including the cARTwheels and American Masters programs bringing high quality ballet to elementary students throughout North Carolina, creating large new works such as Nutcracker, Othello, and Dangerous Liaisons, and working to see NCDT into its new home and performance venue in the heart of the city. Mr. McGaha has also served as the Production Manager for Chautauqua Dance at Chautauqua Institution and toured internationally with Complexions Dance Company. He is a graduate of University of North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Design and Pro-duction where he concentrated his studies in lighting design.

Executive Staff

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Carolina Ballet is one of America’s premiere arts organizations. Launched as a professional dance company in 1997 under the direction of Artistic Director/CEO Robert Weiss, Carolina Ballet has since garnered critical praise from the national and international media, staged more than 80 world premiere ballets, and toured internationally in China and Hungary. Weiss, former artistic director of the Pennsylvania Ballet and principal dancer at New York City Ballet under the legendary George Balanchine, programs traditional ballets by legendary masters and new works by contemporary choreographers.

MISSION STATEMENT

Carolina Ballet’s mission is to perform world-class professional ballet, entertaining and enlightening audiences in Raleigh, the Triangle region, the State of North Carolina, and beyond. It will accomplish this mission by: Attracting, developing, and retaining excellent dancers and artistic personnel combined with a fiscally responsible management team and board of directors; Creating high-quality new content for the ballet world by innovative choreographers; Presenting traditional ballets of legendary masters; Educating current and future audiences through programs for school-aged children and other performance outreach activities.

“The best story ballets of the past quarter-century are currently being choreographed by Robert Weiss, artistic director of Carolina Ballet. “ The Washington Post

“The most important factor in economic development long term is the quality of life in our region. So that notion makes an investment in the arts by all of us really important.”

Jim Goodmon, President & CEO, Capitol Broadcasting

Carolina Ballet offers extraordinary opportunities for corporations to partner with an organization recognized as a landmark of the cultural vibrancy of our community. Partnership with the Ballet enables you to leverage a full range of marketing and

visibility opportunities through strategic associations with the Ballet’s programs, performances and special events.

For more information, please contact: Liza Williams, Corporate & Donor Relations

919.747.8459 or lwilliams@carolinaballet.com

Why Invest in Carolina Ballet?

As unique as each dancer, performance, and patron, Carolina Ballet offers opportunities from $1,000 to $100,000. From turn-key performance sponsorships to targeted corporate partnerships and events, Carolina Ballet offers a range of opportunities to meet the needs of your organization.

A captive audience is within your reach.

O ffer your clients and employees the Carolina Ballet Experience, while at the same time supporting one of the Triangle’s cultural gems.

Recognition throughout the Ballet’s season, reaching

more than 65,000 individuals

Entertain your employees or clients at our exclusive

wine and chocolate dress rehearsal receptions

Complimentary tickets for performances and admission

to the Ballet’s Precious Jewels Donor Room

Host an exclusive pre-performance event

Sponsorship Opportunities A captive audience is within your reach.

$25,000+

Presenting & Signature Sponsorship Carolina Ballet offers several signature underwriting opportunities for businesses interested in partnering with the Ballet at the $25,000 or more level across the season. The Ballet will work with you to ensure your sponsorship package is customized to meet your business objectives.

$10,000—$20,000 Program Sponsorship

There are seven program sponsorship opportunities across Carolina Ballet’s 2015-2016 Season. Whether you want to reach a particular audience or offer your constituents and employees a great opportunity while supporting the arts, we have a program for you.

$2,500—$5,000 Performance Sponsorship

Align your business with Carolina Ballet’s reputation of excellence and reach patrons who appreciate beauty, support the arts, and are active in our community. Each Carolina Ballet performance offers an amazing marketing opportunity combined with the impact of your company giving back.

$1,000 Corporate Guild

Show your support of the arts in our community and become a member of Carolina Ballet’s Corporate Guild. Guild members receive invitations to each of Carolina Ballet’s open dress rehearsals as well as admission for two to Carolina Ballet’s Precious Jewel's intermission donor room for complimentary wine and chocolates.

2015-2016 Season

The Planets September 24—27

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

Symphonie Fantastique: Un Bal October 8—25

Fletcher Opera Theater

Beethoven: Symphony No.9 November 19—22

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

The Nutcracker December 12—13

Durham Performing Arts Center December 18—27

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

Love Speaks February 4—21

Fletcher Opera Theater

Carolina Ballet’s Winter Gala Saturday, February 27

Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts

Tempest Fantasy March 3—20

Fletcher Opera Theater

Macbeth April 14—17

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium April 30 —May 1

Durham Performing Arts Center

A Midsummer Night’s Dream May 12—15, 2015

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

Please contact Liza Williams, Corporate & Donor Relations, at 919.747.8459 or lwilliams@carolinaballet.com for more information on sponsorships or additional ways to support Carolina Ballet.

CAROLINA BALLET 2015-2016 CORPORATE BENEFITS

Gift Benefits & Levels Under $1,000

$1,000 & Up

$2,500 & Up

$5,000 & Up

$10,000 & Up

$25,000 & Up

Season Website & Program Listing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Invitation to the annual Black Tie Gala Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Admission for EIGHT to Carolina Ballet's Dress Rehearsal Wine & Chocolate Receptions throughout the Season

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Admission to Carolina Ballet's Precious Jewels Intermission Donor Room for complimentary wine and chocolates

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Two Complimentary tickets to the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium performance of your choice

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Fletcher Theater Performance Sponsorship (prominent lobby signage and acknowledgment within the program casting insert) & EIGHT Complimentary tickets to the performance

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Opportunity to host a special event in conjunction with one of Carolina Ballet's open Dress Rehearsals (up to 100 guests -- catering expenses not included)

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recognition as a Corps de Ballet Sponsor & TWO Complimentary tickets to Carolina Ballet's Winter Gala

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium or DPAC Performance Sponsorship (prominent lobby signage and acknowledgement within the program casting insert) & TEN complimentary tickets to the performance

Yes Yes Yes

Recognition as a Soloist Sponsor & FOUR Complimentary tickets to Carolina Ballet's Winter Gala

Yes Yes Yes

Recognition as a Principal Sponsor & Complimentary tickets for ONE TABLE (for 8 guests) to Carolina Ballet's Winter Gala

Yes Yes

Carolina Ballet's Corporate & Donor Relations Manager will work with you to customize a sponsorship package to meet your business needs

Yes

$5,000–$9,999

Association of Corporate Counsel Belk, Inc.

Freed of London Johnson Lexus

PNC Bank U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private

Wealth Management William Bass Charitable Foundation

$2,500–$4,999

$1,000–$2,499

Corporate and Foundation Partners Carolina Ballet would like to thank the following government agencies, corporations and foundations that gave generous annual gifts from July 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015

$100,000+ Capitol Broadcasting Company

Duke Energy Progress The John William Pope Foundation

$50,000–$99,999 PNC Foundation

The Shubert Foundation

$25,000–$49,999 Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

E. T. Rollins, Jr., and Frances P. Rollins Foundation F.M. Kirby Foundation, Inc.

$10,000–$24,999

The Childtrust Foundation Cree, Inc.

Fenwick Foundation

The Jerome Robbins Foundation New York Choreographic Institute

The Thomas S. Kenan Foundation, Inc.

Deloitte Kane Realty/ North Hills Legacy Custom Homes

North State Bank Paragon Commercial Bank

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP Raymond James and Associates

Red Hat, Inc. RPG Solutions Inc.

Salon Blu, Inc. Smith Anderson, LLP

Wake Stone Corporation Walter S. Mander Foundation

Healy Wholesale Company, Inc. The John and Mary Camp Foundation

Law Pro Form

Midtown Grille Morgan Stanley

PC Signs & Graphics

Silverback Foundation Urban Food Group

Wells Fargo