our patrons & partners

Thank You for Making These Moments Possible

To our Ballet Society members, Patron Circle members, major donors, and partners: thank you for bringing artists and audiences together. We gratefully recognize our Soloist Dancer Circle ($1,000+), Principal Dancer Circle ($5,000+), and Étoile Dancer Circle ($10,000+), alongside the major donors whose leadership gifts make extraordinary artistic possibilities a reality.

Every gift strengthens our community. From the rehearsal studio to the stage—and the conversations that continue afterward—you are part of every step.

Guests gather at the Pointeworks season opener at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. — **A Community Connected**Season opener at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Photography: Hannah Cox

Dancers bow to an audience seated beside the studio floor at an open rehearsal. — **Up Close with the Artists**Open rehearsal · October 2026
Photography: Joe Velazquez

Pointeworks dancers perform at the season opener at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. — **Ballet Brought to Life**Pointeworks dancers at the season opener
Photography: Hannah Cox

Our 2026 Supporters

Recognizing the patrons and partners who sustained Pointeworks’ Season 3.

Recognition follows the season supported; gifts are recorded in the calendar year received. Ballet Society membership lasts 12 months from joining or renewal. For a future-season designation, contact company@pointeworks.org.

Leadership gifts

Principal Patron of 2026 Dancer Compensation — Elizabeth Fowler

Elizabeth’s leadership gift ensures Pointeworks dancers are paid professional wages for rehearsal and performance weeks, directly supporting artist sustainability at the core of our mission.

ÉTOILE CIRCLE — $10,000+

Visionary patrons whose exceptional generosity supports new commissions, live music, community engagement, and season-defining artistic initiatives.

Carola Jain

Niki and Robin Lardner

Marianne McDonald for the underwriting of the world premiere of “Where No Storms Come”

California Arts Council

Principal CIRCLE — $5,000+

Visionary patrons whose exceptional generosity supports new commissions, live music, community engagement, and season-defining artistic initiatives.

Carol & Tim Haidinger

The Newton Family

Jim and Monica Nichols

Aurora Skirts Dancewear

David C. Copley Foundation

Soloist DANCER CIRCLE — $1,000+

Leadership donors whose support strengthens artist employment, residencies, and the creation of new work throughout the season.

Renee Ascher

Carolyn Bertussi underwriter for the costumes of Reka Gyulai’s Transcendence

Kathryn Heden sponsor of Pianist Joshua Mhoon

Nan Hultgren

David K. Jordan

The Lojette Family Fund / Patricia R Low

Sacha Mackels

Malinow Family

Bridget McDonald

Let Them Learn / Sharon McKeeman

Westside Ballet School

Paul Newton sponsor of Violinist Julia Choi

Glenda K. Richter

Enzo Scarpatta

Mario and Anna Scipione underwriters for the Northern Hemisphere debut and staging of Andrea Schermoly’s Romeo and Juliet Pas De Deux

Annie So

Elizabeth Yntema

Samuel Lawrence Foundation

BALLET SOCIETY MEMBERS — $100+

Supporters whose annual gifts sustain Pointeworks’ creative work and help expand access to the arts across our communities.

Robin Allgren
Peter Anderson
Sam Blackstock
Maki Brown
Hayley Darden
Devon Darrow
Ben Davis
Danielle Diniz
Glenn Evans
Anita Flagg
Paul Flerchinger
Jeremy Gruner
Edward Harsh
Jane Jelenko
Catherine Head Keifer
Barbara Lind
Rachel Lovett
Sacha Mackels
Bridget McDonald
Jill Mehl
Rickey Palkovitz
Sandra Sellick
Susan Steinberg
Timothy Wampler
Faith Wood
Bart Ziegler

IN-KIND SPONSORS

We gratefully recognize the individuals and organizations whose generous contributions of housing, rehearsal space, hospitality, goods, and professional resources directly support our artists and productions.

Rehearsal & Studio Partners

Ballet Arte Academy of Classical Ballet
Steps On Broadway Academy

Artist Housing Hosts

Cathy and Milan Galvin
The Heden Family
David Williams

Hospitality & Event Partners

Turtle Rock Ridge Winery

Flower Pot Café & Gallery

Artist Support

Restore Body / Justin Flores, Dipl. O.M., LAc, NKT

Aurora Skirts Dancewear

Foundations & Support

Pointeworks is proud to collaborate with community partners and corporate supporters who help extend our mission beyond the stage. Their contributions—whether through donated space, services, sponsorship, or in-kind support—make it possible for us to reach wider audiences, broaden arts access, and nurture the next generation of artists.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the organizations whose partnership strengthens Season 3 and enriches our work throughout the year.

If you’re interested in underwriting a specific element of Season 3, or in becoming involved as a patron or in-kind supporter, we’d love to hear from you. You’re welcome to reach out to Sophie Williams at company@pointeworks.org to start the conversation.