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2026 Annual APPEAL

Be Part of the Moment. Keep the Magic Alive

Each year, your donation ensures a future where ballet continues to inspire us, and to belong, truly, to everyone in this state. Ballet, at its most powerful, reaches far beyond the stage – its presentation is not one dimensional, and its participation far from passive.

Ballet has the power to lift us in ways we don’t always have the words for, enriching something deep within us while connecting us to each other. Ballet creates a magic which cannot be held but once felt, stays with you.

Every donation to West Australian Ballet is a commitment to artistry, beauty, and the best of human achievement. Every donation ensures there is no barrier to anyone to experience joy.

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Read the 2026 Annual Giving Brochure

Artistic Vision & Performances

Ballet has the power to lift us in ways we don’t always have words for. We’re driven by this passion for authentic experiences that bring our community together in moments of beauty and joy. Your donation will help us continue creating unforgettable memories through art at its very best.

$150 Employ a pianist to play for a studio rehearsal of Macbeth
$600 Restore golden boots for the male characters in The Nutcracker
$1,250
Provide a new tutu base-plate for the Sugarplum Fairy in The Nutcracker
$2,000 Underwrite a costume within Macbeth
$6,000 Contribute toward the costs of engaging the Composer for Macbeth

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Pointe Shoes

Each year, our dancers use more than 900 pairs of pointe shoes and 800 pairs of flats. This is a reflection of the countless hours of dedication, discipline, and artistry behind every performance. By donating a pair of shoes, you are providing an essential part of a dancer’s craft and helping bring the beauty of ballet to life on stage.

$85 A pointe shoe kit for your favourite ballerina
$175 A pair of pointe shoes and a pointe shoe kit for your favourite ballerina
$250 A month’s supply of ballet flats for your favourite ballerino
$500 A rehearsal tutu and a pair of pointe shoes for your favourite ballerina
$1,000 A Principal Artist's pointe shoes for a season of performances

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Performance Health

Behind every breathtaking performance is a dancer giving their all; physically, mentally, and emotionally. To help them perform at their very best, our in-house Performance Health Team provides vital care, guidance, and support every step of the way. Your donation helps protect the wellbeing of the artists who dedicate themselves to bringing beauty, inspiration, and joy to audiences across Western Australia.

$100 First aid, skin care and medical supplies
$1,000 Provide two biannual mental health and wellbeing workshops for the dancers
$2,500 Underwrite the cost of Specialist consultation fees
$5,000 Assist the cost of medical imaging for the artists

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Education & Community Engagement

Dance has the power to inspire, connect, and transform lives and we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience it, regardless of their background, financial circumstances, location, or gender. By reaching communities across Western Australia, we are proud to deliver meaningful, tailored programs that create connection, confidence, and joy for those who need it most.

Help us break down barriers, open doors, and create life-changing moments through the power of dance by supporting our community engagement programs today.

$85 Gift a child’s School Matinee ticket
$500 Provide education resources to help teachers implement dance in their classroom
$1,500 Enable specialised training for a new West Australian Ballet Teaching Artist
$2,500 Gift 20 performance tickets to a community service organisation
$5,500 Assist in the delivery of a Regional Dance Engagement program

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The Endowment Fund

As we are on the cusp of our 75th year, we honour the remarkable legacy that has shaped us while embracing the future of ballet and dance with hope, ambition, and creativity.

A gift to the Endowment is an investment in that future. Carefully managed to support the Company’s long-term strength and sustainability, the Endowment helps ensure future generations can continue to experience the beauty, inspiration, and emotional power of dance across Western Australia.

By contributing to the Endowment, you are helping secure the future of this art form and keeping the spirit of ballet alive for years to come.

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GET IN TOUCH

For more information or to make your donation, please call the Philanthropy team on (08) 9214 0703. Alternatively, click to donate now.