activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 14
- Conduct auditions for professional dancers Ballet Company & Performance AuditionsHolds auditions for female identifying dancers for Apprentice positions and male identifying dancers for Apprentice, Corps de Ballet, and Demi Soloist positions for upcoming seasons.
- Conduct dancer auditions Ballet Company & Performance AuditionsHolds auditions for female identifying dancers for Apprentice positions and male identifying dancers for Apprentice, Corps de Ballet, and Demi Soloist positions for upcoming seasons.
- Expand access to dance through community programs Inclusive & Cultural Dance PerformancesExpands access to the art of dance in the community by offering discounted tickets to Ballet Tucson performances for students and families, and through the KidzTIX program which provides free performance tickets to TUSD Title 1 School students and scholarships for School of Ballet Tucson students.
- Offer masterclasses and performance accessOffers free masterclasses with renowned guest teachers to intermediate and advanced students during the school year and provides students and families with discounted tickets to all Ballet Tucson performances.
- Offer masterclasses with guest teachersOffers free masterclasses with renowned guest teachers to intermediate and advanced students during the school year.
- Offer sponsorship programs Performing Arts Training ScholarshipsOffers various sponsorship programs including "Sponsor a Dancer" to support company members, "Sponsor a Ballet" to bring diverse repertoire, and "Sponsor an Event" for patron experiences and education programs, and "Sponsor Education and Outreach" for programs like KidzTIX and student scholarships.
- Offer volunteer opportunities Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementOffers volunteer opportunities in administrative aid, special events, performances, and through its Esprit de Corps group.
- Present professional ballet performances Annual Student Dance Showcase & Festival ParticipationPresents professional ballet performances, including opportunities for students to perform alongside professional dancers in productions like The Nutcracker with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
- Present professional ballet performances Annual Student Dance Showcase & Festival ParticipationPresents professional ballet performances to the community, including opportunities for students to perform alongside professional dancers in productions like The Nutcracker with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
- Provide ballet training and performance opportunities for students Emerging Choreographer Mentorship & DevelopmentProvides high-quality ballet training for students of all ages and hosts student-focused performance events such as the Spring Showcase and Summer Workshop Performance. It also offers free masterclasses with renowned guest teachers to intermediate and advanced students.
- Provide ballet training and student performance opportunities Emerging Choreographer Mentorship & DevelopmentProvides high-quality ballet training for students of all ages and hosts student-focused performance events such as the Spring Showcase and Summer Workshop Performance.
- Provide discounted performance tickets Arts Ticket Access ProgramsProvides students and families with a 40% discount on tickets to all Ballet Tucson performances during the season.
- Provide high-quality ballet training Pre-Professional Ballet TrainingProvides high-quality ballet training for students of all ages, including hosting student-focused performance events such as the Spring Showcase and Summer Workshop Performance.
- Recruit professional dancers Ballet Company & Performance AuditionsHolds auditions for female and male identifying dancers for Apprentice, Corps de Ballet, and Demi Soloist positions for upcoming seasons.
capacity building · 3
- Engage volunteers Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementOffers volunteer opportunities in administrative aid, special events, performances, and through its Esprit de Corps group.
- Fundraise through sponsorship programs Performing Arts Training ScholarshipsOffers various sponsorship programs, including "Sponsor a Dancer" to support company members, "Sponsor a Ballet" to bring diverse repertoire, "Sponsor an Event" for patron experiences and production support, and "Sponsor Education and Outreach" for programs like KidzTIX and student scholarships.
- Fundraising through sponsorship programs Performing Arts Training ScholarshipsOffers various sponsorship programs including "Sponsor a Dancer" to support company members, "Sponsor a Ballet" to bring diverse repertoire, and "Sponsor an Event" for patron experiences and education programs.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Audience Engagement through Digital Communication audience_engagement_through_digital_communicationThe organization utilizes regular communication channels, specifically email and social media, to keep its audiences informed and engaged. This strategy aims to maintain audience interest and participation by providing timely updates on upcoming performances and events.
- Audience Engagement through Digital Communication audience_engagement_through_digital_communicationThe organization utilizes regular communication channels, specifically email and social media, to keep its audience informed and engaged. This mechanism ensures that audiences are consistently updated on upcoming performances and events, fostering continued interest and participation.
- Community-Supported Arts Model community-supported arts modelThe organization relies on community support as a fundamental mechanism to sustain its professional performances, provide high-quality training, and ensure broad access to dance for diverse audiences.
- Cultivating Enduring Support through Planned Giving planned_givingThe organization actively encourages planned giving through various mechanisms like bequests, life insurance, and retirement asset gifts. This strategy aims to secure long-term financial stability to support performances, educational programs, community outreach, and the sustainability of ballet, while also offering tax-efficient giving options for donors.
- Cultivating Enduring Support through Planned Giving planned_givingThe organization actively encourages planned giving through various mechanisms like bequests, life insurance, and retirement asset gifts. This strategy aims to secure long-term financial stability to support performances, educational programs, community outreach, and the overall sustainability of ballet, while also offering tax-efficient giving options for donors.
- High-Quality Dance Education by Professional Dancers faculty-from-professional-companyThe organization employs professional company dancers and artistic leaders as faculty. This strategy ensures that students receive high-quality, versatile dance training across multiple styles, leveraging the expertise and experience of active professionals.
- High-Quality Dance Education by Professional Dancers faculty-from-professional-companyThe organization employs professional company dancers and artistic leaders as faculty. This mechanism ensures the delivery of high-quality, versatile dance training across multiple styles, leveraging the expertise and experience of active professionals.
- Holistic Dance Education for Personal Growth holistic-dance-educationThe organization's educational approach emphasizes fostering personal growth, artistry, and creativity within an encouraging environment. This mechanism aims to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for dance and develop transferable life skills in students, beyond just technical proficiency.
- Holistic Dance Education for Personal Growth holistic-dance-educationThe organization's educational approach emphasizes fostering personal growth, artistry, and creativity within an encouraging environment. This strategy aims to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for dance and develop transferable life skills in students, beyond just technical proficiency.
- Holistic Dance Education for Personal Growth holistic-dance-educationThe organization's educational approach emphasizes fostering personal growth, artistry, and creativity within an encouraging environment, aiming to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for dance and develop transferable life skills in its students.
- Planned Giving for Sustained Support planned_givingThe organization utilizes various planned giving mechanisms, such as bequests, life insurance, and retirement asset gifts, to secure long-term financial support for its performances, educational programs, community outreach, and the sustainability of ballet arts.
- Professional Faculty for High-Quality Training faculty-from-professional-companyThe organization employs professional company dancers and artistic leaders as faculty to deliver versatile and high-quality dance training, leveraging their expertise to develop skilled and well-rounded dancers.
- Volunteer Engagement through Exclusive Access community-engagement-through-accessThe organization engages volunteers by offering them unique behind-the-scenes access to ballet operations and opportunities to connect directly with the company and school community. This strategy aims to foster deeper involvement and commitment from volunteers by providing exclusive experiences.
- Volunteer Engagement through Exclusive Access community-engagement-through-accessThe organization engages volunteers by offering unique behind-the-scenes access to ballet operations and opportunities to connect directly with the company and school community. This mechanism fosters deeper involvement and commitment from volunteers.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
KidzTIX program
Provides free performance tickets to TUSD Title 1 School students.
Professional Ballet Performances
Presents a diverse repertoire of ballet performances, including "The Nutcracker" in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
SBT Spring Showcase
Performance opportunity specifically highlighting students of The School of Ballet Tucson.
Summer Workshop Performance
Performance opportunity for students participating in the Summer Workshop.
The School of Ballet Tucson (SBT)
Provides dance training to students of all ages, with faculty comprised of Ballet Tucson company dancers and artistic leaders. Offers performance opportunities for students.
relationships · 12
who they work with
- Ballet Together Partner — Margaret Mullin has served as a guest instructor for Ballet Together.
- Ballet Tucson Government — Ballet Tucson is identified as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, indicating tax-exempt status under U.S. law.
- Ballet in the City Partner — Margaret Mullin has served as a guest instructor for Ballet in the City.
- Connie Hillman Family Foundation Partner — Named supporter providing a multi-year pledge as part of the Partners in Dance program.
- Evergreen City Ballet Partner — Margaret Mullin has served as a guest instructor for Evergreen City Ballet.
- Kansas City Ballet Partner — Margaret Mullin has choreographed works for Kansas City Ballet.
- Oklahoma University Partner — Margaret Mullin has served as a guest instructor for Oklahoma University.
- Pacific Northwest Ballet Partner — Margaret Mullin was a Soloist dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet and has choreographed works for them.
- Pacific Northwest Ballet School Partner — Margaret Mullin has choreographed works for and served as a guest instructor for Pacific Northwest Ballet School.
- The School of Ballet Tucson Partner — Margaret Mullin trained at The School of Ballet Tucson on full scholarship and has served as a guest instructor for them.
- Tucson Dance Medicine Collective Partner — Partner in providing first-class care for professional dancers
- Tucson Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for performances of The Nutcracker at The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall.