Richmond Ballet was founded in 1957 by local dance enthusiasts as a performance outlet for students in local dance programs. It existed for more than twenty years as a small, civic company until 1975 when the School of Richmond Ballet was created. In 1978, Richmond Ballet continued its growth with the move to its Lombardy Street location. This acquisition was made possible by the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. William Massey Sr. In 1980, Ms. Stoner Winslett became the founding artistic director. She continues to lead and manage the organization 25 years later. In 1984, Richmond Ballet became the first professional Ballet company in Virginia and was designated the State Ballet of Virginia in 1990 by then Governor Wilder. In 2000 Richmond Ballet moved into a newly renovated state-of-the-art Facility at 407 East Canal Street in the heart of downtown Richmond. The spectacular building boasts 53,500 square feet and is a generous donation from the Reynolds Metals Company. Richmond Ballet's mission is to awaken and uplift the human spirit, both for audiences and dancers ... It is dedicated to the promotion, preservation and continuing evolution of the art form of ballet. Richmond Ballet strives to keep meaningful works of dance alive and to produce and foster new works that remain true to these values.
To provide a legacy for generations to come, Pacific Northwest Ballet established Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation in 1998 to receive endowment gifts and bequests. PNB Foundation is a separate entity and is governed by its own board made up of PNB Board of Trustees members. PNB's Endowment serves as an investment in the future, providing ongoing financial security while allowing PNB to create engaging repertories, attract and retain the best artists, and pursue education and outreach initiatives with confidence. The principal of the fund is carefully invested, while a portion of the interest generated supports PNB's artistic and educational programs on an annual basis. Gifts to PNB's Endowment support PNB in perpetuity and provide a long-term and predictable source of support, as well as an enduring tribute to donors' generosity. Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation Endowed Funds: General Endowment Fund , Income from the General Endowment Fund is unrestricted and is used to support the general operations of Pacific Northwest Ballet, allowing PNB the flexibility to spend the income where it is most needed each year. Artistic Initiatives Fund , Income from this fund provides support for salaries and benefits for dancers, artistic staff, ballet masters and stagers. Creative Initiatives Fund , PNB has built a reputation for taking the artistic risks that make ballet a vital, evolving art form. The Creative Initiatives Fund provides an on-going source of support which helps PNB continue its commitment to creating new works and new productions. Pacific Northwest Ballet School Fund , Income from this fund supports general operations of the School, ensuring its ability to nurture future artists, and promote lifelong benefits to avocational dancers. Education and Outreach Fund , The Education and Outreach Fund provides income to help underwrite PNB's innovative community outreach and educational programs which serve thousands of schoolchildren and adults throughout the Puget Sound region each year. Touring Initiatives Fund , Touring is a natural outgrowth of Pacific Northwest Ballet's rise in prominence as one of the world's preeminent professional ballet companies and schools. Income from this fund supports costs associated with national and international touring. Patricia Barker Endowed Scholarship Fund , Established to thank Patricia Barker for 26 years of remarkable artistry, elegance and grace income from this fund will provide an annual PNB School scholarship to a talented Washington State student who may not have otherwise have the financial means for dance education. Learn More You can help increase PNB's Endowment by making an outright gift of cash or securities to Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation. By helping to build our Endowment you will help keep PNB dancing in perpetuity. For those who find now is not the right time to make a donation to PNB's Endowment, please consider Planned Giving as an alternative means of supporting the future of PNB. The Planned Giving program enables you to make strategic contributions through a bequest in your will, living trust, or other gifts that provide benefits during your life and the life of a loved one.
The National Ballet of Canada, a company with more than 55 dancers and its own full symphony orchestra, is Canada's premiere dance company and ranks as one of the world's top international dance companies. Founded in 1951 by English dancer Celia Franca, the company was established as a classical company and it is still the only Canadian company to present a full range of traditional full-evening ballet classics. However, the company presents not only the classical repertoire but also embraces contemporary works and encourages the creation of new ballets and the development of Canadian choreographers.
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