Supporting Westside Ballet

Your generous contributions will help Westside Ballet of Santa Monica:

  • Increase our performances throughout the community and enhance our already high production values
  • Expand our scholarship programs to allow less privileged children to explore the possibilities of dance
  • Bring more inner-city children to our performances, kindling their love of dance
  • Give gifted choreographers the chance to create new works using Westside Ballet dancers
  • Provide financial aid to dancers most in need
  • And much, much more!

We want you to be a part of Westside Ballet of Santa Monica. If you are new to dance, come and be entertained and inspired. If you are already an enthusiast, let us re-connect you to the magic. This is your invitation to the dance.

Officially registered as YLC Ballet Inc.

How to Give*

Donate online with Paypal:



…or print the Pledge Form (PDF) and mail to:

Westside Ballet
of Santa Monica (officially registered as YLC Ballet Inc.)
c/o Westside Ballet Guild
1709 Stewart Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404

*Corporate sponsors receive multiple benefits.

For information contact Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein at development@westsideballet.com or projectreleve@gmail.com to discuss these opportunities.

Tiers of Giving

Friend $100

  • Acknowledgment by name in Nutcracker & Spring programs*
  • Recognition in our Project Relevé online roll*

Supporter $500

  • 1 Studio Rehearsal Passport

Angel $1,000

  • Backstage Nutcracker Champagne Toast with Guest Stars

Associate $2,500

Angel Level plus:

  • 2 VIP Nutcracker tickets

Sponsor $5,000

Angel Level plus:

  • 4 VIP Nutcracker tickets
  • Quarter page ad in our Nutcracker Program or Spring Program

Ambassador’s Circle $10,000

Angel Level plus:

  • Half page ad in our Nutcracker & Spring programs
  • 4 VIP Nutcracker tickets & 2 Spring VIP Tickets
  • Invitation to select Donor Engagement events

Benefactor’s Circle $25,000

  • Website and program full page program ads
  • 6 VIP Nutcracker tickets
  • 4 VIP Spring Gala tickets
  • Studio and theatre backstage invites
  • Invitation to select Donor Engagement events
  • Recognition on our Project Relevé wall display

President’s Circle $50,000

  • Branding opportunities through our website, programs and press
  • Donor recognition on all our platforms: website, programs, correspondence
  • Photo opportunities with our principal dancers
  • 10 VIP Nutcracker & 6 VIP Gala tickets
  • Invitation to select Donor Engagement events
  • Recognition on our Project Relevé wall display

Founder’s Circle $100,000 and above

  • Premium and brand linking campaigns
  • Red Carpet Sponsorship: Feature your brand’s logo on a Red Carpet donor event or production; full page advertisements in our Nutcracker & Spring programs
  • 20 VIP Nutcracker & 12 VIP Gala tickets
  • VIP backstage tour, studio and theatre rehearsal access
  • Photo opportunities with our principal dancers
  • Recognition on our Project Relevé wall display

* All Levels

  • Acknowledgment by name in Nutcracker & Spring programs
  • Recognition in our Project Relevé online roll

Areas of Support

A. Chow Family Fund

The Chow Family Scholarship Fund was established in 2018 and over $250,000 has been raised to date.

Our goal of raising $1,000,000 will allow us to continue giving over $100,000 worth of scholarships and financial aid annually in perpetuity.

B. Productions

Westside Ballet of Santa Monica is proud to present its annual traditional productions of The Nutcracker, nominated one of Pointe Magazine’s favorites in the nation, and celebrated Spring Performances, Masters of Movement, which include a variety of classical, neoclassical and original works.

Sponsorships of our upcoming Spring Gala include:

$75,000 to sponsor our Spring Gala
$30,000 to sponsor one pair of guest star dancers
$10,000 to sponsor our sets and costumes

Support Us!

Your support is crucial to Westside Ballet’s ongoing success. As a nonprofit, we rely on both individual and corporate sponsors to fulfill our mission of providing the community with affordable classical ballet performances, educational outreach programs, and financial scholarships—and for vital diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

While we’ve achieved significant milestones since our residency at the Broad Stage began in 2013, including prestigious community grants for the arts, we still need to expand our reach to impact more children in our communities. With your partnership, we aim to continue our legacy and “Raise the Barre” for the next 50 years.

Please join us in growing the next generation not just of dancers but also future leaders.

C. Capital Improvement Campaign

To ensure our ability to continue fulfilling our mission of providing world-class dance education, we are embarking on an exciting journey to enhance and expand our facilities, paving the way for a bright and sustainable future for Westside.

Your generous contribution to our capital improvement campaign will play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of our school’s growth. Join us in continuing the rich legacy of Westside Ballet by investing in the transformative power of the arts and creating a space where creativity flourishes, talent blossoms, and the joy of dance is shared with generations to come.

To contribute, visit westsideballet.com/support-us or reach out to development@westsideballet.com

All contributor levels are gratefully acknowledged in our programs. YLC Ballet (doing business as Westside Ballet of Santa Monica) is a federally-registered tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation with the tax identification number 27-3586583. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law under IRS rules (minus the fair market value of any tickets received and print advertisement in our programs).