Saturday, December 12, 2026

VIP Reception 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Cocktail Reception 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Seated Dinner 8:00 p.m.
Dancing 10:00 p.m.-Midnight

Event Chair
Elisa McCurdy
Patti Zeigler

The Nutcracker Ball is BalletMet’s premiere fundraising event.  It celebrates dance and the holiday season by bringing over 350 sponsors and community leaders together for an evening of cocktails, fine dining and dancing.  By joining us, you’ll help advance BalletMet’s artistic and education programs, expanding access to the transformative power of dance across Central Ohio.

We welcome table sponsors and individual guests to join us.

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Nutcracker Ball 2026 Sponsorships

Emerald Presenting Sponsor

TABLE: $25,000 ($23,800 tax-deductible)
Table for 10 includes:

  • 8 guest seats
  • Opportunity to seat BalletMet artists
  • VIP Reception, dinner, and dancing
  • Premier table placement with full bar table service
  • Dedicated table service team for dinner
  • Nutcracker signed by Artistic Director
  • Invitation to attend a studio rehearsal
  • Backstage tour for a performance
  • Playbill recognition for 2026-27 season
Diamond Sponsor

TABLE: $15,000 ($13,800 tax-deductible)
TICKET: $1,500 ($1,350 tax-deductible)
Table for 10 includes:

  • 8 guest seats
  • Opportunity to seat BalletMet artists
  • VIP reception, dinner and dancing
  • Premium table placement with full bar access
  • Dedicated table service team for dinner
  • Nutcracker signed by Artistic Director
  • Invitation to attend a private rehearsal
  • Playbill recognition for 2026-27 season
Platinum Sponsor

Table: $10,000 ($8,800 tax-deductible)
Ticket: $1,000 ($850 tax-deductible)
Table for 10 includes:

  • 8 guest seats
  • Opportunity to seat BalletMet artists
  • VIP reception, dinner and dancing
  • Premium table placement with full bar access
  • Playbill recognition for 2026-27 season
Gold Sponsor

Table: $6,000 ($4,800 tax-deductible)
Ticket: $600 ($450 tax-deductible)
Table for 10 includes:

  • 8 guest seats
  • Opportunity to seat BalletMet artists
  • Cocktail reception, dinner and dancing
  • Playbill recognition for 2026-27 season

QUESTIONS?

Please email Lily Sayre at [email protected] and let us know the best way to reach you. We love to hear from our donors!

Images by Jennifer Zmuda