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Dear <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name , Thank you so much for your generous support of Pointeworks&rsquo; Season 3. Your contribution plays a meaningful role in bringing new choreography, music, and artistic collaboration to life&mdash;and directly supports the artists who make this work possible! We&rsquo;ll be following up personally to confirm your preferences for recognition and to share opportunities to engage more deeply with the process, including invitations to private rehearsals and behind-the-scenes moments throughout the season. In the meantime, please know how grateful we are for your belief in Pointeworks and in the creation of new work. We&rsquo;re honored to have you as part of this community. With gratitude,Sophie WilliamsArtistic Director, Pointeworks<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1742679842/mfjfe7jts0zac1uyvxr3.jpg" style="width: 397px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 397px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;">

Hello First name,
 
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<p style="font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:center;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">Support the Artists Behind Pointeworks <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">You may fully sponsor an artistic element or contribute partially toward its cost. Every sponsorship directly supports choreographers, dancers, musicians, and the creative process.<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%"> UNDERWRITE THE BALLETS UNDERWRITE MOVING FORCESJacquelyn Long's Moving Forces $10,000–$25,000 Support the continued life of Moving Forces, an original ballet by Houston Ballet Soloist and choreographer Jacquelyn Long. Your sponsorship helps sustain the artistic investment behind this acclaimed work, including original music, live musicians, staging, costumes, and future performances.This support contributes to the ballet's creation and preservation, ensuring the work can continue to reach audiences beyond its June 2026 world premiere. NEW CHOREOGRAPHY COMMISSIONHélène Simoneau — New Work Commission $10,000 Enable a new creation by Hélène Simoneau, one of the most sought-after choreographers of her generation. This sponsorship supports her artist fee and creative residency in San Diego in July 2026, bringing her bold, contemporary voice to Pointeworks’ repertory and stage this Fall. ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP &amp; COACHINGSofiane Sylve — Rehearsal Director Residency &amp; Staging $10,000 Underwrite four weeks of world-class coaching and artistic leadership. This sponsorship supports Sofiane’s teaching, rehearsal direction, travel, housing, and the staging of Pointeworks repertoire. UNDERWRITE THE MUSICMusic is at the heart of every Pointeworks production. Through our Composer-in-Residence program, audiences experience original scores performed live alongside world-class ballet. Sponsorships support the creation of new music as well as the musicians who bring it to life onstage. ORIGINAL SCORE SPONSORSHIPSCHASING SHADOWS — ORIGINAL SCORE BY KATIE JENKINS$3,000Support the creation of Katie Jenkins' original score for Chasing Shadows, a returning Pointeworks favorite that continues to evolve through live performance. MOVING FORCES — ORIGINAL SCORE BY KATIE JENKINS$8,000Help underwrite the original score for Jacquelyn Long's acclaimed ballet Moving Forces, premiered by Pointeworks in 2026 and created through a close collaboration between choreographer and composer. NEW STRING QUARTET SCORE COMMISSION$10,000Support the creation of a brand-new original score by Katie Jenkins for Hélène Simoneau's world premiere ballet, debuting at the Balboa Theatre in October 2026. Written for string quartet and ballet, this new commission expands Pointeworks' commitment to creating original interdisciplinary work.<hr /><p style="font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">About Pointeworks<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">Pointeworks is a San Diego–based nonprofit ballet company founded in 2023 by Artistic Director Sophie Williams. Our mission is to reshape the ballet landscape by commissioning original choreography—especially by women—during the “off season” of major ballet companies. By bringing together professional dancers from across the U.S., we create bold new work, provide meaningful employment, and cultivate a thriving arts community in Southern California.<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%"> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">What makes us unique is our focus on creation. Instead of relying on the classics, Pointeworks builds every season around new voices and new collaborations. We believe that ballet should reflect the world we live in today—diverse, innovative, and full of possibility.<hr />Why Your Donation Matters Your support empowers artists, brings world-class talent to San Diego, and helps create new ballets and original music that live beyond a single performance. By sponsoring a ballet, choreographer, composer, or artistic initiative, you directly invest in the creation of new work while providing meaningful employment opportunities for professional dancers, musicians, and creative collaborators. Pointeworks is committed to building a sustainable future for the arts—one where artists are fairly compensated, audiences are engaged in the creative process, and new works continue to reach communities long after their premiere. Sponsor Recognition &amp; Benefits All sponsors receive recognition in Pointeworks donor communications and are invited to engage more deeply with the artistic process. Sponsors contributing $5,000 or more may receive:<ul><li>Recognition in the October 18 performance program</li><li>Recognition during pre-performance remarks and audience acknowledgements</li><li>Recognition as a sponsor of a specific ballet, artist, or musical commission</li><li>Invitations to private rehearsals and studio showings</li><li>Meet-and-greets with dancers, choreographers, and composers</li><li>VIP backstage access and dress rehearsal viewing opportunities</li><li>Complimentary VIP tickets to the October 18 world premiere at the Balboa Theatre</li></ul>For example:Hélène Simoneau's New Work Sponsored by [Donor Name]Original Score by Katie Jenkins Sponsored by [Donor Name] Benefits may vary based on sponsorship level, artist availability, and donor preference. Partial Sponsorship Opportunities Not ready to underwrite an entire artistic element? Many sponsorships may be shared between multiple supporters. Examples include:<ul><li>Hélène Simoneau New Work Co-Sponsor — $5,000</li><li>Katie Jenkins Original Score Co-Sponsor — $5,000</li></ul>Every contribution helps bring new ballet and live music to life. GET INVOLVEDInterested in sponsoring an element of Season 3—or offering in-kind support such as hosting an artist?You may:<ul><li>Select an option above</li><li>Reply to this email</li><li>Contact company@pointeworks.org</li></ul>We’d love to help you find the opportunity that feels right.<hr /><p style="font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">📎 Learn More About the Artists<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">Meet the choreographers, musicians, and works you can sponsor at: <a href="https://www.pointeworks.org/backstage-1/season-3-announcement" target="_new">https://www.pointeworks.org</a>

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Hélène Simoneau New Work Commission $10,000

Hélène Simoneau New Work Co-Sponsor — $5,000

Katie Jenkins Original Score Co-Sponsor — $5,000

Music Presenting Sponsor (Full Sponsorship of the new score, musicians, and Resident Composer) $25,000

Sofiane Sylve — Rehearsal Director Residency & Staging $10,000

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