David Hallberg in Cinderella.
Photo: Marty Sohl.

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Junior Council Membership
ABT's Membership for Young Professionals

The mission of the Junior Council is to share in the community of young professionals who are fans of ballet while promoting the future of America’s National Ballet Company® and American dance. The philanthropic support of the Junior Council:

• Helps ABT continue to present the highest caliber of dance internationally
• Funds sponsorships to bring much-deserved attention to ABT’s dancers
• Supports the expansion of ABT’s audience to younger generations, ensuring the future of classical ballet

Join us as a member of ABT’s Junior Council and enjoy being a part of an exciting community of enthusiastic young arts patrons!

Josette Winograd
Chairman

Mark Tashkovich
Finance Chair

Katie Ho
Assistant to the Board

Junior Council Membership Categories:

Junior Council Supporter   $500 – $749

• Two passes to an ABT working Dress Rehearsal at the Metropolitan Opera House (the Met)
• Priority notification of ABT's Spring Season
• Two passes to a working Dress Rehearsal in selected tour cities
• Subscription to ABT’s publication On Point
• Two passes to hear ABT artists speak at the Spotlight Seminar Series
• One-time use of the exclusive Belmont Room, patron lounge at the at the Met
• Unlimited use of the exclusive Belmont Room, patron lounge at the Met
• Two passes to an additional ABT working Dress Rehearsal at the Met
• Invitation for two to a Sneak Peek preview at ABT Studios
• Two passes to a working Dress Rehearsal during ABT's Fall Season
• Invitation to take a Donor Dance Class taught by an ABT Dancer
• Two passes to observe Company Class onstage
• One-time use of ABT Patron Ticket Service for one performance during the Met season

Junior Council Sponsor   $750  – $999

All of the benefits of the Supporter level, plus:

• Two passes to observe Company Class onstage
• One-time use of ABT Patron Ticket Service for one performance during the Met season

Junior Council Patron   $1,000 – $1,499

All of the benefits of the Sponsor level, plus:

• Personal Subscription Service – Personal assistance on all requests for subscription seat improvements
• Two passes to a studio visit at ABT studios
• One-time use of ABT Patron Ticket Service for up to three performances during the Spring Season at the Met (excludes Gala performances, no refunds or exchanges)
• Two passes to each Golden Circle Dress Rehearsal at the Met
• Invitation to the Annual Golden Circle Luncheon
• Priority Invitation to join the Company on select Patron trips
• Acknowledgment of your contribution in every issue of Playbill and performance programs nationwide (where available)

Junior Council Golden Patron   $1,500 – $2,999

All of the benefits of the Patron level, plus:

• Priority access to a reserve of premium seats for up to three ABT performances at the Met through ABT's Patron Ticket Service (excludes Gala performances, no refunds or exchanges)
• Access to a reserve of premium seats through the Met Box Office for additional performances

Junior Council Benefactor   $3,000 – $4,999

All benefits listed at the Golden Patron level plus:

• Priority access to a reserve of premium seats for up to five ABT performances at the Met (excludes Gala performances, no refunds or exchanges)
• Attend select ABT Golden Circle Member Events throughout the year

*First-year Benefactor members also receive on year of benefits for the Premiere Club

Junior Council Golden Benefactor   $5,000 – $9,999

All benefits listed at the Benefactor level plus:

ABT's Premiere Club Membership for you and a guest, benefits include:

• Attend private rehearsal of Spring Season Premiere (SSP) at ABT Studios
• Attend final working Dress Rehearsal of SSP at the Met
• Attend SSP pre-performance backstage tour
• Receive two complimentary Orchestra seats for SSP (not transferable to any other performance)
• Attend SSP private post-performance celebration with the cast
• Special Premiere Club recognition in Playbill

If you are interested in higher levels of membership above $10,000, please call our Major Gifts Office at 212.477.3030 ext. 1108 or majorgifts@abt.org.

Membership gifts are renewable annually and can be paid in monthly installments. Membership benefits include you and a guest and are subject to change. Membership is renewed anually and is non-refundable.

All memberships not associated with ABT's Premiere Club are fully tax-deductible. The non-deductible portion of Premiere Club memberships (first-year Benefactors and all Golden Benefactors) is $220.

For more information on membership in ABT's Junior Council, please contact Erika Lange,
Coordinator of Member Events and Services, at 212.477.3030 ext. 3242 or elange@abt.org.

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