Saturday, December 13, 2025

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 Chairs
Elisa McCurdy and Karen Jennings

A signature black-tie event for 40 years, The Nutcracker Ball is BalletMet’s premiere fundraising event. See our dance campus transformed into an enchanting winter wonderland! After a festive cocktail reception, BalletMet’s artists will join you and your guests for a seated dinner in our dance studios, followed by dancing in the performance space.

Sponsorship funding supports our programs across central Ohio.
Join other community leaders to bring the power and beauty of dance to all.

We welcome table sponsors and individual guests to join us.

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Nutcracker Ball 2025 Sponsorships

Sapphire Presenting Sponsor

TABLE: $25,000 ($23,500 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 2025-26 season
Diamond Sponsor

TABLE: $15,000 ($13,500 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 2025-26 season
Platinum Sponsor

Table: $10,000 ($8,500 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 2025-26 season
Gold Sponsor

Table: $6,000 ($4,500 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 2025-26 season

QUESTIONS?

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

Images by Jennifer Zmuda