our patrons & partners
Honoring Our 2026 Supporters
The generosity of our community makes every season possible.
Season 3 donors—recognized below—support new commissions, live music, artist employment, community access initiatives, and performances across New York City and San Diego. We are deeply grateful for those who help advance the art of contemporary ballet.
All listings reflect gifts supporting Pointeworks’ 2026 season and programs (January 1 - December 31, 2026).
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 — $5,000+
Visionary patrons whose exceptional generosity supports new commissions, live music, community engagement, and season-defining artistic initiatives.
Niki and Robin Lardner
Jim and Monica Nichols
The Newton Family
Carol & Tim Haidinger
Aurora Skirts Dancewear
David C. Copley Foundation
PRINCIPAL DANCER CIRCLE — $1,000+
Leadership donors whose support strengthens artist employment, residencies, and the creation of new work throughout the season.
David K. Jordan
Malinow Family
Sacha Mackels
Glenda K. Richter
Mario and Anna Scipione underwriters for the Northern Hemisphere debut and staging of Andrea Schermoly’s Romeo and Juliet Pas De Deux
Kathryn Heden sponsor of Pianist Joshua Mhoon
Paul Newton sponsor of Violinist Julia Choi
Annie So
Elizabeth Yntema
Westside Ballet School
Carolyn Bertussi underwriter for the costumes of Reka Gyulai’s Transcendence
Renee Ascher
The Lojette Family Fund / Patricia R Low
Bridget McDonald
Let Them Learn / Sharon McKeeman
Enzo Scarpatta
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
BALLET SOCIETY MEMBERS — $100+
Supporters whose annual gifts sustain Pointeworks’ creative work and help expand access to the arts across our communities.
Barbara Lind
Robin Allgren
Bridget McDonald
Ben Davis
Danielle Diniz
Devon Darrow
Edward Harsh
Faith Wood
Hayley Darden
Jane Jelenko
Jeremy Gruner
Jill Mehl
Maki Brown
Peter Anderson
Rachel Lovett
Rickey Palkovitz
Susan Steinberg
Timothy Wampler
Sam Blackstock
Sandra Sellick
Anita Flagg
Sacha Mackels
Bart Ziegler
Paul Flerchinger
Aurora Skirts Dancewear
Community Partners & 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.
Looking for past supporters?
Visit the archive of patrons who helped shape last season:
