ARB Dancers Lily Krisko, Avery Snyder, Jasmine Jasper, and Annie Jones. Photo by Rosalie O'Connor Photography
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- At American Repertory Ballet | Princeton Ballet School's "Dancing Through Life" Gala at McCarter Theatre Center on April 11, 2025, it was announced that a generous donor has pledged to match every gift the organization receives this spring. Now is the perfect time to make a tax-deductible donation so that your contribution can be doubled and help ensure the continuity of their far-reaching and impactful artistic and educational programs.
Donations help provide funds for new artistic work, pointe shoes, health and wellness support for their dancers, faculty, and staff, Princeton Ballet School scholarships, live music in their studios, their Dance for Parkinson’s program, Audrey's Class for dancers with differing abilities, and so much more!
In conjunction, American Repertory Ballet (ARB) | Princeton Ballet School (PBS) has launched its annual spring appeal as the dynamic 2024-2025 season and school year come to a close. “None of the work that we do and love would be possible without your support,” says Nanako Yamamoto, ARB Company Dancer & Assistant Rehearsal Director. “ARB | PBS as a nonprofit organization that creates a sense of community for so many people, in addition to providing dance classes, world-class performances, and impactful social services.”
Princeton Ballet School Students, photo by Megan Teat Photography
Donors are encouraged to go to www.arballet.org/support/support/ to make their gift today and double their impact.
DANCER SPONSORSHIP - This matching gift opportunity also includes ARB’s newly created Dancer Sponsorship program, an initiative designed to uplift their professional artists while raising critical funds to support their salaries and benefits, in addition to physical therapy, pointe shoes, international employment visa expenses (if applicable) and more. Sponsors are recognized in performance programs, on the ARB website, and also receive invitations to special receptions, in-studio or stage rehearsals, backstage meet and greets, signed shoes and autographed photos, plus coffee or lunch with the dancer(s).
Current sponsors include:
* ARB | PBS’s Advisory Committee – in honor of all the dancers
* Jane Leslie Burgin – in honor of Seth Koffler
* Dorothea’s House – in honor of Andrea Marini
* Ken Fredeen and Jane Silverman – in honor of Lily Krisko
* Catherine Granzow and Lisa Patterson – in honor of Erikka Reenstierna-Cates
* Nancy and Duncan MacMillan – in honor of Aldeir Monteiro
* Princeton Spine & Joint Center – in honor of all the dancers
With a distinctive reputation for innovation and individuality, American Repertory Ballet is recognized as one of the state’s premier performing arts organizations. Presenting classical repertory alongside new and existing contemporary work, ARB is a founding resident company of the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center while also performing in major venues across New Jersey and beyond for an annual audience of more than 30,000. Founded in 1954 as the Princeton Ballet Society, ARB has been designated a “Major Arts Institution'' by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and has been awarded a Citation of Excellence by the Council. The company is a core partner of The Arts Institute of Middlesex County and has been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts and other major foundations and leaders in the field as a prominent force in the field of dance.
American Repertory Ballet’s 2024-2025 season closes with PASIÓN, a joyful program with Spanish, Mexican, and Cuban choreographic ties at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center on May 9-11, followed by An Evening at the Princeton Festival at Morven Museum & Garden on Saturday, June 14 at 7:00pm. Dancers from ARB will perform stunning pas de deux to live music played by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra led by Rossen Milanov. The program includes George Balanchine’s Tschaikovsky Pas De Deux, plus selections from beloved ballets Swan Lake and Don Quixote as well as Delibes Duet, choreographed by ARB Artist in Residence Ethan Stiefel.
Princeton Ballet School (PBS) is the official school of American Repertory Ballet. PBS has gained an international reputation for its excellent dance training since its founding in 1954 by Audrée Estey. With locations in Princeton, Cranbury, and New Brunswick, Princeton Ballet School offers children’s dance, pre-professional training, and adult classes in ballet, contemporary, flamenco, tap, and more. Classes are available for all ages and levels, including drop-in Open Enrollment options. Everyone is welcome! PBS’s additional offerings include its award winning DANCE POWER program, Dance for Parkinson's, and performance opportunities, such as the option to participate in American Repertory Ballet’s celebrated annual production of The Nutcracker, and the annual PBS spring performance. This year, PBS presents Swan Lake on Wednesday, June 4 at 6:30pm at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton. The performance features ARB Company Dancer Tiziano Cerrato alongside pre-professional dancers and young students.
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 calendar year is now open via the school’s website, with the special offer of an $80 registration discount for the duration of May 2025. What sets Princeton Ballet School apart is its affiliation with a professional ballet company, renowned faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and dedication to live music in the classroom.
