Join Our Donor Community

For 70 years and counting, our community of donors has helped us realize our boldest ambitions and overcome our greatest challenges. Every member plays a pivotal role in our success – from the studio to the stage and in the community.
When you become a member, you’ll join a community that shares your appreciation for dance and The National Ballet of Canada. As a member, you’ll know that your support contributes directly to the creation of breathtaking performances, the nurturing of exceptional talent and broadening access to the art form we all cherish.

Deepen Your Connection

Your membership will deepen your connection with company artists and activities by inviting you behind the scenes. Gain insight into the company and see first hand how your gifts make an impact through invitations to backstage tours, dress rehearsals, studio rehearsals, special dinners and other personalized experiences.

Our Membership Programmes

Friends' Corps

When you join the National Ballet's Friends' Corps programme, you will step behind the curtain into the world of ballet. Let your passion pirouette into purpose. Join Friends’ Corps and be among friends.

Patrons' Council

Are you ready to elevate your passion for ballet? Click here to unlock exclusive access and join the National Ballet's esteemed Patrons’ Council, where your support moves our dancers forward, one graceful step at a time.

Josh Hall

Leadership Giving

Come closer to the work and artists of the National Ballet – pull back the curtain on creation and deepen your knowledge of the art form. You will enjoy special opportunities to meet with artistic leadership and some of the brightest artists and creators of our time.

Siphesihle November

American Friends

We welcome American ballet lovers who travel to see the talented artists and the unique repertoire of the National Ballet, either at our home in Toronto or while we perform on tour. Join American Friends, a Section 501(c)(3) Charitable organization, to get closer to the company and our artists.

Genevieve Penn Nabity

UK Friends

Ballet lovers and Canadian ex-pats can support the National Ballet’s performances and activities in the UK. UK Friends, a registered charity in England and Wales, will keep you engaged with the company and our artists.

Christopher Gerty

Ways to Donate

Donate today to enrich our community with the power, beauty and joy of dance.

Online

You can donate quickly, easily and securely anytime.

By Phone

To make a donation by phone, please call Audience and Donor Services: 416 (1 866) 345 9595.

By Mail

The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada
470 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON M5V 3K4

Gift of Securities

A donation of securities may provide you with greater tax advantages.

Top Photo: Alexander Skinner. Photo by Karolina Kuras.