Pointe Shoe Society
Become a member of the Pointe Shoe Society
A giving circle supporting the everyday needs that keep our dancers dancing — shoes, physical therapy, costume repair, and more. Every gift, at every level, goes directly toward the fund that makes this possible.
Each gift is eligible for a charitable tax receipt, and you will be recognized as a member of our donor community in our season programs. For gifts of stock or other appreciated securities, please email [email protected].
Alabama Ballet is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
Every year, it costs roughly $75,000 for pointe shoes alone to keep our dancers on their toes — that's about 625 pairs across the company each season.
Your gift supports the Pointe Shoe Society — a shared resource our team directs to dancers’ most pressing needs, season after season. The examples below show what your generosity can accomplish. Every gift goes where it’s needed most.
One physical therapy session for a dancer
$25
One pair of men's dance shoes
$35
Three PT sessions, or costume repair materials
$75
One pair of pointe shoes
$120
Two pairs of pointe shoes, or a month of PT sessions
$250
A season of shoes, PT, and costume repair for one dancer
$500–$999
Pointe shoes for roughly 10 dancers for a season
$1,000–$2,499
A meaningful share of the company's annual shoe budget
$2,500–$4,999
Named sponsorship of the full Pointe Shoe Society fund for a season
$5,000 +
Tier Recognition
Ribbon
Name listed on Alabama Ballet's website and in performance program.
$25–$120
Prima
Benefits listed above plus an invitation to a dress rehearsal
$250
Principal Patron
Benefits listed above plus invitation to donor reception and a social media thank-you
$500–$999
Benefactor
Benefits listed above plus named recognition in season program ("Season supported in part by...")
$1,000–$2,499
Company Sponsor
Benefits listed above plus logo/name on sponsor materials and select event signage
$2,500–$4,999
Season Underwriter
Benefits listed above plus named sponsorship of the Pointe Shoe Society for the season
$5,000+
Gifts to the Pointe Shoe Society are unrestricted charitable contributions. The dollar amounts above are illustrative of typical costs and do not represent a designation of your specific gift. Alabama Ballet retains discretion over how funds are allocated to best serve our dancers.