Support ballet theatre queensland
Your generous support helps us continue our legacy of creating magic on stage for over eight decades while providing world-class training, mentorship, and performance opportunities that nurture the next generation of ballet talent.
Ballet Theatre Queensland is a not-for-profit charity that relies on the generous support of sponsors, partners, donors, and volunteers to create a platform where young and aspiring dancers can thrive. We're deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us in the past, continues to support us today, and will join us in the future. By partnering with BTQ, you'll help us stage first-class productions that showcase the incredible talents of young Queensland dancers while nurturing our elite ensemble of performers, technicians, and creative teams.
Every donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated – with all donations over $2 fully tax-deductible. Our Circles of Support offer interested donors the opportunity to form a closer and more impactful relationship with BTQ.
Circles of Support
Friends of BTQ
Becoming a Friend of BTQ will include an invitation for you and a guest to our annual afternoon tea as well as a behind the scenes experience at BTQ's home.
Music Circle
Supporters will enjoy exclusive events and opportunities to engage with the artistry behind the music. From access to private rehearsals, to behind-the-scenes insights and intimate conversations with our Music Director Lucas D. Lynch, creatives, composers and the talented musicians who bring each performance to life, members will gain a deeper connection to the role of live music in ballet.
Dancers Circle
Members of the Dancers Circle enjoy exclusive opportunities to engage more closely with our Artistic Director Clare Morehen and the creative heart of BTQ — from behind-the-scenes access and intimate studio showings, to curated insights into the artistic process and the evolution of each production.
Legacy Circle
As well as the engagement opportunities offered to the other Circle Supporters, The Legacy Circle form part of a dedicated community preserving the development and artistry of ballet in Queensland, and will be recognised through a permanent feature on our legacy wall at BTQ’s Home.
Ways to support
Costume Appeal
Each new Ballet Theatre Queensland production is a work of art in itself – with original choreography, music, sets, and costumes coming together to tell a story on stage.
Costumes play a vital role in this artistry: they bring characters to life, transport audiences into new worlds, and ensure every dancer’s line and movement is beautifully revealed. By supporting our costume appeal, you are helping us create designs that honour the story, enrich the performance, and showcase the talent of our young artists at the highest level.
Ways to support
Live Music Appeal
In January 2023 Ballet Theatre Queensland (BTQ) performed with a live orchestra for the first time in over 40 years.
It is our mission to continue fulfilling our ongoing dream of performing with a live orchestra, which is a wonderful challenge for the young BTQ dancers, who may not have heard an orchestra play live before. The addition of the orchestra, Cadenza Chamber Players, will also greatly enhance the audience experience.
BTQ Annual Giving Program
At Ballet Theatre Queensland, we’re proud to nurture talented young dancers through exceptional training and performance opportunities. By joining our Circles of Support annual giving program, you can help shape the future of our artform while enjoying exclusive behind-the-scenes access and special events throughout the year. Become part of the BTQ family and help bring our vision to life!
