Welcome to our 60th Anniversary Fund-a-Need️:The Oakland Ballet Company (OBC) is committed to bringing uplifting and compelling stories through dance art to Oakland and the East Bay- and we’ve been doing it for sixty years. By donating to our Fund-a-Need, you help OBC to fulfill its mission to provide accessible, relevant, and exciting dance that inspires and educates all ages of our diverse community. Please help offset costs as follows, or make a donation amount of your choice.With our deepest appreciation,Oakland Ballet CompanyOakland Ballet is a 501(c)3 organization tax ID 94-3395450

Oakland Ballet provides ballet training and performance opportunities for professional and aspiring dancers in both classical and contemporary works.Our training programs at Oakland Ballet includes:1 or 2 week sessions for the Summer Academy workshopThe opportunity to perform in a professional ballet production as part of Graham Lustig‘s The NutcrackerScholarships to Oakland Ballet training programs are awarded to promising dancers on both need and merit basis. Interested students must submit a scholarship request form, which is then reviewed by Oakland Ballet’s artistic team.

The 2026–2027 Season Supporters Campaign invites you to invest in a season that celebrates artistry, education, and the vibrant cultural spirit of the East Bay. As a supporter of Oakland Ballet in the below levels, you’ll enjoy benefits and events with Oakland Ballet artists and fellow supporters.Every gift makes a difference. While the benefits listed below begin at the first giving level, we are deeply grateful for every contribution, regardless of amount. Recurring monthly options also available!Levels:$500-$999 - Benefactor Name listed in all programs$1,000-$2,499 - Major DonorAll of the above, plusExclusive Donor Flash Sales & invitation to attend studio rehearsals$2,500-$4,999 - Artistic DonorAll of the above, plus1/2 page ad in all season programs, printed logo on any performance signage & on website, & invitation to all pre/post-performance receptions (Max 2 guests - must purchase accompanying ticket(s) to the performance)$5,000-$9,999 - Season DonorAll of the above, plusUpgrade to full page ad in all season programs, & Invitations to donor events (No ticket purchase)$10,000+ - Artistic Director’s Circle All of the above, plusSocial Media Sponsor Posts on Oakland Ballet Pages (1 post) & Onstage recognition given by AD before performances of your choosing. *If you are interested in becoming a corporate partner, please contact Development and Marketing Manager, Brennan Jung at [email protected] support makes it possible for Oakland Ballet to present inspiring performances including Luna Mexicana, The Nutcracker, the Dancing Moons Festival, and Rainbow Dances, while expanding access to dance through community engagement, arts education, and outreach programs. Because ticket sales cover only a portion of the cost of producing these exceptional experiences, every gift helps sustain live performances, nurture emerging artists, and bring the joy of dance to audiences of all ages. Join us in ensuring that Oakland Ballet continues to inspire, educate, and reflect the rich diversity of our community throughout the 2026–2027 season and beyond.