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We are pleased to report that we’ve had a landmark year of successful performances and outreach programs.  We would like to share with you some highlights of our season.  In summary:

• Tulsa Ballet celebrated its 50th anniversary; not many arts organizations can boast this length of history
  
  
• We proudly presented an international company of 30 professional dancers, representing fourteen different countries from every part of the world, as well as a pre-professional ensemble of ten dancers from ten different states, all 40 of whom call Tulsa their home
  
  
• We delighted audiences and wowed critics with five outstanding productions, including two world premieres and two Oklahoma premieres
  
  
• We performed four times in our state capital this year and are returning next year to present our first ever season performance subscription in Oklahoma City
  
  
• We toured to three different venues in Europe, including the prestigious, invitation-only Belgrade Dance Festival
  
  
• In February, Governor Brad Henry declared Tulsa Ballet a state cultural ambassador; the first arts organization in Oklahoma to receive this honor
  
  
• We grew our Center for Dance Education enrollment more than five-fold since its inception four years ago
  
  
• We touched the lives of 5,000 young people in Tulsa alone through our free outreach programs this year

We’ve had a truly remarkable 50th anniversary season!   Our upcoming season, entitled The Classics in Black and White with a Touch of Red, promises to deliver pleasing array of classical ballets, including Michael Smuin’s Emmy Award-winning version of Romeo and Juliet, Jerome Robbins’ The Concert and the state premieres of Andre Prokovsky’s The Great Gatsby and Hans van Manen’s Black Cake.  In addition to these established favorites, the artists of Tulsa Ballet will perform an unprecedented four world premieres next year, including the works of Luciano Cannito, Ma Cong, Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo. 

Leaps Ahead, an in-studio, 45 minute ballet class for elementary school students has been very popular in our community.  We continued this program for the third year, serving three different Tulsa Public Schools on site.  A new program implemented this year is Leaps in Motion, a “traveling” version of Leaps Ahead.  Since some schools are not in close proximity to our studios, they expressed an interest in us bringing our program to them.  Next year, a total of five Tulsa Public Schools will participate in Leaps in Motion throughout the school year.  These students all receive an invaluable gift through participating; a hearty appreciation for dance that can only come from experiencing it themselves.

Journey through Dance, a performance program for elementary through high school students, is a dynamic history lesson that illustrates the art and history of dance.  Ten public schools in the Tulsa area attended Journey through dance programs this year. 
In the fall of 2007, Tulsa Ballet will launch a new outreach initiative that further supplements the eroding arts education programs in Oklahoma’s public schools: student matinee performances of Romeo and Juliet and The Great Gatsby in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa.  These two educational matinee performances will be excellent tools to engage students in the learning process.   Both famous pieces of literature are required reading for middle school or high school students, so the presentations will fit seamlessly into the existing curriculum.  Each program will consist of excerpts from the ballet, which will be performed by Tulsa Ballet’s professional company.  A narrator, dressed in period costume, will describe the scene and story context for the students.
As you can see, Tulsa Ballet continues to provide the community with performances and outreach programs of the highest caliber.  Our success is made possible by the generous support of the individuals, foundations and corporations who believe in the mission of Tulsa Ballet.  Without this support, we could not possibly provide the Tulsa community with the world class performances and outreach programs they’ve come to expect.  We ask that you consider supporting Tulsa Ballet with a gift for our organization’s operations.  Your gift will help insure a successful future for Tulsa Ballet.  For more information about how you can support Tulsa Ballet, please contact Amy Miller, Director of Development at (918) 749-6030, extension 233, or amy.miller@tulsaballet.org.

Benefits of Giving

The Founders Society of Tulsa Ballet

The Order of the Grand Jete: $2,000-2,999

• Subscription to the Tulsa Ballet newsletter
  
  
• Listing in Intermission Magazine for all Tulsa Ballet performances
  
  
• Invitation for two to four exclusive Studio Previews, followed by a dinner reception with the Tulsa Ballet dancers
  
  
• Invitation for two to the annual Founders Society
  Appreciation dinner
  
  
• NEW! Invitation for two to an exclusive world premiere of three new works choreographed for Tulsa Ballet, to be presented at the new Kivisto Performance Hall at Tulsa Ballet

The Dancer’s Circle: $3,000- $4,999

• All of The Order of the Grand Jete benefits, plus
  
  
• Invitation for two to a theatre dress rehearsal in the spring
  
  
• An 8x10 color photo of the Tulsa Ballet dancers

The Choreographer’s Circle: $5,000- $9,999

• All of The Dancer’s Circle benefits, plus complimentary parking in the PAC parking garage during all Tulsa Ballet performances except The Nutcracker
  
  
• Invitation for two to view studio rehearsals to experience the interaction between guest choreographers and the Tulsa Ballet dancers, followed by a wine and cheese reception

The Artistic Director’s Circle: $10,000- $24,999

• All of The Choreographer’s Circle benefits, plus
  
  
• Reserved front row seating for two during exclusive
  Studio Previews
  
  
• Invitation for two to an intimate dinner in the home of Artistic Director Marcello Angelini and Ballet Mistress Daniela Buson
  
  
• Complimentary DVD featuring season highlights

The Benefactor’s Circle: $25,000- $149,999

• All of The Artistic Director’s Circle benefits, plus
  
  
• Tickets for two to the annual Season Opening Night Gala

The Leadership Circle: $150,000 And up

• All of The Benefactor’s Circle benefits, plus
  
  
• Reserved front row center seating for four at exclusive
  Studio Previews
  
  
• Tickets for four to the annual Season Opening Night Gala

Additional Giving Levels

Ambassador ($1,000 - $1,499)

• All of the Connoisseur benefits
  
  
• Invitation for two to one Founders Society Studio Preview and reception

Connoisseur ($500 - $999)

• All of the Dignitary benefits
  
  
• Membership in Tulsa Ballet corporation (voting privileges at Annual Meeting)

Dignitary ($250 - $499)

• All of the Contributor benefits
  
  
• Listing in Intermission magazine for all Tulsa Ballet performances

Contributor ($100-$249)

• All of the Friend benefits
  
  
• Invitation to the annual fundraiser and other special events

Friend ($99 or less)

• Subscription to Tulsa Ballet Newsletter (quarterly)
  
  
• Ballet Backstage E-News (if email provided)

Methods of Giving:

• Cash gifts: Cash or checks (made out to Tulsa Ballet) may be directed to the Development Office, Tulsa Ballet, 4512 S. Peoria, Tulsa , Oklahoma 74105 .
  
  
• Corporate Matching Program: Many employers will match your donation to a non-profit organization. Matching gift programs offer you an opportunity to align your company's charitable resources with an art form you love. Tulsa Ballet will combine your company's gifts with yours, which may entitle you to receive the benefits and privileges of a higher membership level.
  
  
• Stock Transfers: Tulsa Ballet will accept publicly traded stock as a donation. Please contact the Development office for convenient transfer details.
  
  
• Planned Giving: You may use your will, a charitable remainder trust or other trusts as a way of making a gift to Tulsa Ballet.
  
  
• Installment Payments: You may pay out your pledge amount in installments that are convenient for you.