Charlotte Youth Ballet offers a variety of sponsorship levels. Sponsorship packages and experiences are customizable based on the needs of the corporation. We also welcome in-kind donations.Why Preserve The Legacy?Charlotte Youth Ballet (CYB) enjoys a rich tradition of enhancing the cultural life of the Charlotte community by being the only youth-based performing ballet company in the region. Since 1981, CYB has proudly produced professional-quality Nutcracker and other storybook ballets that merge a principal cast of professional international dancers and local students.Our productions are designed to be accessible and affordable to a diverse audience with the goal of (a) expanding access to this centuries-old art form and (b) fostering a lifelong appreciation for ballet.Your support will:Offset our production costs, including artistic, technical, administrative, theater costs, costume and set storage, etc.Replace and improve aging costumes and sets.Support our outreach program that brings CMS Title I schools to see our School Preview Shows.Scholarships for company members, so all dancers can participate, regardless of ability to pay.Special events for Girl Scouts.Give Now to Support the Charlotte Youth BalletFor questions about which sponsorship is right for your business, email [email protected].

Remember performing in your first Charlotte Youth Ballet production? Or driving your dancer to and from rehearsal? So much work—and then the curtain came up, and every moment was worth it! For over forty years, the Charlotte Youth Ballet has given young dancers the opportunity perform in professional-quality productions.Your gift supports continued opportunities for young dancers to participate in these high-quality productions.Donate as an alum today to pass on the legacy for future dancers. 🩰

Your gift in honor of Kati Blakley supports young dancers as they grow through disciplined training, rehearsal, and performance 🎭.By contributing to Charlotte Youth Ballet, you help provide access to high-quality ballet instruction, costumes, and stage time for aspiring artists across our community. Thank you for celebrating Kati’s legacy by nurturing the next generation of performers.