MISSION:
Ballet Arkansas captivates the public through artistic excellence in the presentation of world-class performances and education programs. BA grows, develops and educates a devoted and diverse audience of dance enthusiasts.
Join Ballet Arkansas for its 2024-2025 season:
- Bold New Moves: September 13-15, 2024, Argenta Plaza
- Carmen: October 11-13, 2024, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
- Nutcracker Spectacular with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra: December 13-15, 2024, Robinson Center
- Romeo & Juliet with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra: February 14-16, 2025, Robinson Center
- Nouveau: April 25-26, 2025, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream: April 26-27, 2025, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Operations funding supports administrative functions, retention of staff, marketing and promotion and general overhead costs
- Event sponsorship supports the presentation of world-class performances and events that reach 50,000-plus Arkansans annually
- Education sponsorship supports programs that uplift, enrich and inspire 10,000-plus K-12 students each year, and School for Dance students.
- All-access sponsorship supports the touring and accessibility of beloved BA programs and services
FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS:
- Encore – Seven Deadly Sins: October 24, 2024, Arkansas Repertory Theatre
- Land of the Sweets Nutcracker Tea: December 14-15, 2024, Robinson Center
- Turning Pointe Gala – Ballet in Bloom: April 12, 2025, Robinson Center William Grant Still Ballroom and Performance Hall
FUNDING SOURCES:
- Private Contributions: 38%
- Corporate Sponsorship: 30%
- Foundations: 18%
- Government: 14%
520 Main St.
Little Rock, AR 72201
501.223.5150 | balletarkansas.org | Facebook | Instagram | X
Established: 1978
Employees: 20
Service area: State of Arkansas and Surrounding States | All 50 States and 60+ Countries Broadcast Reach
Leadership
Executive and Artistic Director: Michael Charles Fothergill
Board of Directors
Dr. Ann Patel, President
Dr. Alan Bagley, Vice President
Dr. Andy Terry, Treasurer
Megan Hall, Vice Treasurer
Amanda O’Neal, Secretary
Chris Johnson, Building Chair
Suzanne Babbie, Artistic Liaison
Dr. Julie Robinson
Dr. Amy B. Galdamez
Ross Owyoung
Elizabeth Michael
Justin Bank
Robert O’Neal
Erin Russell
Abby Jennings
Dr. Monica Lo
Dr. Angela Rowe
Michal Harris
Matthew Sewell
Stacey Sebree
Debbie Davis
Sarah Mathews
Lisa Brumley-Haney
Dr. Elizabeth Irby
Frederick Gentry
Rachelle Maass
The 2024/2025 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.