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ON-LINE MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL HERE
BEING A MEMBER of Ballet Austin Guild offers many opportunities to make the magic of dance a reality. Through fundraisers, educational programs, and other special events, we work together to achieve our mission to support and promote the interests of Ballet Austin in greater Austin and the surrounding communities.
THE GUILD PROVIDES a way to be a vital part of Ballet Austin, a company known nationally and beyond for its innovative blending of classical and contemporary dance.
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2011/12 Guild President Jennifer Canaday welcomes attendees
at the annual Kickoff Party held at The Oasis on Lake Travis
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BALLET AUSTIN offers Guild members many opportunities to make the magic of dance a reality. Through fundraisers, educational programs, and other special events, we work together to achieve our mission to support and promote the interests of Ballet Austin in greater Austin and the surrounding communities.
GENERAL MEETINGS, often accented by special venues and guest speakers, offer an informative, social format for focusing on current Guild activities.
AS A MEMBER, you will enjoy many attractive benefits in appreciation
of your support, including the satisfaction of being part of the community of ballet enthusiasts. Memberships in Ballet Austin Guild begin at $75 per year.
Benefits and Membership Categories are listed below.
Need a Membership Application Form? Download the 2011/2012 form now.
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Longtime Austin arts philanthropists
Sarah and Ernest Butler |
Dean and Maureen Greenwood discuss the upcoming season with Jennene and Ray Mashburn |
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Dual Guild Members
Ann and Jim Downing
enjoy the beautiful evening |
Ballet Austin Company Dancers Rebecca Johnson
and Chelsea Renner
enjoy the festivites with
Artistic Director Stephen Mills
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Ballet Austin Staff Members Christi Cuellar,
Sandy
Krempasky and Jim Sheffield pose with
Executive Director Cookie Ruiz |
Company Dancers Chelsea Renner
and Anne Marie Melendez |
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| Guild members Marianna Dydek, Janet Eaddy, Marybeth Bolerjack and Christina Hester |
Ballet Austin Box Office Manager poses with
Pei San Brown, Community Education Director |
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Ballet Austin Guild Executive Board members pose for a group photo at the "Top of the Oasis" |
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2011/2012 MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES & BENEFITS |
Active Members
Benefits:
- First-time subscribers purchasing a full season subscription (four- or five-show series) will receive one companion season ticket.
- Ticket seating priority through Ballet Austin’s box office.
- Opportunity to meet the dancers and other patrons.
- Special conversation style programs with Ballet Austin Company members.
- Opportunity to view working rehearsals and attend Studio Spotlight.
- Invitations and advance notice for Ballet Austin special events.
- Subscription to Ballet Austin Guild’s newsletter, En Pointe.
- Age 35 and under active members offered discounted membership dues.
- Advance notice for Season Ticket Renewals.
Special Benefits for New Members:
- The opportunity to purchase two thirty percent discounted tickets to a w011/12 Ballet Austin Performance.
- A $15 discount on one ticket to Women on Their Toes, our spring fundraiser.
- Special new member orientation meetings and conversation-style programs with Guild officers and committee chairs.
Requirements:
- Pay annual dues.
- Attend General Meetings and Guild functions.
- Participate in each of the following 3 categories:
- Work 3 shifts at Guild Gift Barre (2 for the Nutcracker and 1 other).
- Serve on one standing committee.
- Complete at least thirty (30) hours of service each fiscal year in areas of educational programs, fundraisers and special events.
Supporting Members
Benefits:
- Includes all benefits of Active Member.
Requirements:
- Must have completed 2 years of active membership.
- Pay annual dues.
Life Members
Benefits:
- Includes all benefits of Active Member.
Requirements:
- Only includes those that are current life members.
- Pay annual dues.
Dual Members
Benefits:
- Includes all benefits of Active Member.
Requirements:
- Includes spouse or significant other of active or supporting member.
- Pay annual dues.
- One or both of the Dual members may fulfill the Guild’s requirements.
Membership Dues Levels 2011-12 |
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Individual |
Dual (includes spouse
or significant other) |
| Active age 35 & Under |
$75 |
$150 |
| Active over age 35 |
$155 |
$230 |
| Supporting |
$200 |
$275 |
| Active Life |
$30 |
$105 |
Dues paid between January 1 and the day before the March general meeting are 50% of the established rate. From the March general meeting forward, dues are 100% to be applied to the following year’s membership.
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