The Pointeworks Ballet Society is the heart of our supporter community — a group of ballet lovers, creatives, and dedicated patrons who believe in the power of new choreography, collaboration, and accessible ballet programming across New York City and San Diego.With an annual contribution of $100 or more, you join the Circle for the full 2026 calendar year (January 1–December 31), unlocking curated benefits that bring you directly into the creative world of Pointeworks.Your Ballet Society membership sustains the heart of Pointeworks:• New choreography & commissions• Fair employment for dancers, musicians, and collaborators• Accessible performances & community programming• Studio residencies in NYC & San Diego• A thriving space for contemporary ballet to growBe part of shaping an ambitious, artist-centered Season 3.

Our MissionBallet is a full-time commitment — but for most dancers, it’s not a full-time job.In the United States, even top-tier ballet companies provide only 30–35 weeks of paid work per year. That leaves dancers with months of unpaid time — a gap that threatens their financial stability, physical health, and long-term careers.Pointeworks was created to change that.We exist to provide paid, professional opportunities during the crucial off-season — a time when most dancers are left without work. By commissioning new choreography, presenting world-class performances, and fostering a collaborative creative environment, Pointeworks fills a critical gap in the ballet world.What Makes Pointeworks Special✨ We sustain dancers’ careers. By employing dancers in the summer months, we keep them financially supported, physically healthy, and artistically inspired.✨ We champion female-identifying choreographers. Women remain underrepresented in ballet leadership and creation. Pointeworks commissions female choreographers, bringing new voices and perspectives to the stage.✨ We connect artists and audiences. Pointeworks isn’t just a performance company — it’s a platform for collaboration, mentorship, and artistic exchange that enriches both dancers and the communities we serve.✨ We foster longevity. By preventing layoffs from becoming downtime, Pointeworks helps extend dancers’ careers and ensures their artistry flourishes for years to come.The ImpactIn 2025, Pointeworks offered 8 weeks of paid work to dancers from across the U.S.Artists joined us from companies such as New York City Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Texas Ballet Theater, Philadelphia Ballet, and more.These contracts weren’t just rehearsals — they were career-sustaining, health-preserving, and artistically expansive experiences.As one dancer shared:“Pointeworks helped me stay in shape over my layoff, making me less prone to injuries when I got back to my main season contract. Beyond the physical, Pointeworks cultivated such a positive impact on my mental health.” — AvaRose Dillon, Texas Ballet TheaterWhy Your Support MattersWhen you sponsor a dancer, you are:Funding fair pay ($1,500/week contracts for 40 hours of weekly rehearsal and performance preparation)Providing housing and travel for artistsSustaining artistry during the critical off-seasonEnriching audiences with performances that are both technically brilliant and deeply artisticTogether, we are ensuring dancers don’t just survive — they thrive.Donation MenuOne-Time Sponsorship Levels$500 – Travel SponsorCovers one dancer’s roundtrip domestic flight to San Diego.$1,500 – Support 1 Week of Artist Pay$7,500 – Artist Underwriter ( weeks)Covers a dancer’s wages for 5 weeks of rehearsals and performances (40 hrs/week).$9,000 – Full Dancer SponsorshipFunds one dancer’s entire season — wages, housing, and travel.Every gift makes a tangible impact. Choose a giving level that speaks to you and know your support directly sustains Pointeworks artists.