Ingrid Silva of The Dance Theatre ofHarlem and WB Scholar Madison Richardson on a break from rehearsals for The Nutcracker

IIngrid Silva of The Dance Theatre of Harlem and WB Scholar Madison Richardson

Wilmington Ballet Sponsors

Ignite Artistry. Inspire Community. Become a Wilmington Ballet Sponsor

When you partner with The Wilmington Ballet, you aren’t just sponsoring a performance—you are investing in a legacy of excellence, inclusion, and creative vitality in the heart of Delaware.

For over half a century, The Wilmington Ballet has stood as a beacon of career-centered, industry-aligned arts education, fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and non-competitive environment where dancers of all backgrounds thrive. Our diverse, intergenerational roster of clients proves that dance is a universal language, uniting generations through the power of movement

Nowhere is this magic more alive than in our crown jewel:

The Nutcracker

A Holiday Tradition Unmatched in Delaware

Running annually at the historic Playhouse on Rodney Square, our stunning, multicultural production is the longest running professionally produced Nutcracker in Delaware’s history. It stands alone in its prestige, proudly featuring:

  • World-Class Star Power: The only production in the region to feature elite guest artists from premier companies, including The Dance Theatre of Harlem and The New York City Ballet.

  • The Power of Live Music: The only production in Delaware boasting a live professional orchestra—The Wilmington Ballet Chamber Orchestra—led by the esteemed Maestro José Dominguez.

Massive Regional Impact: An annual holiday tradition that draws over 4,000 families who travel directly to downtown Wilmington, driving tourism and community pride

Why Partner With Us?

As a sponsor, your organization will gain premier visibility before thousands of engaged families, arts patrons, and community leaders, all while aligning your brand with diversity, equity, and artistic excellence.

Join us in keeping the music playing, the dancers soaring, and the tradition alive.

Together, we can continue to elevate Wilmington on the global cultural stage. Become a sponsor today and play a leading role in our next chapter

Click below to connect with us about the tremedous incentives availlabe at every Sponsor Tier!


Wilmington Ballet Donors

Making an IMPACT in OUR COMMUNITY

Making an IMPACT in OUR COMMUNITY

Dr. Elizabeth Yasick

Jeffrey DiSabatino

Macaleer / Leonard Giving Fund

Burgundi Allison

T - Mobile

Claudine Jurkovitz

Dr. Kathlyn Rowen

Anda Levinson

Julia Tieste

Dana Cunden

James Carey

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— Daniel Pink

*All Tuition and enrollment fees are NON- Refundable, except in the case of extended illness or injury verified by a doctor's letter. Full tuition is expected regardless of snow days, online classes, holidays, illness, or vacations taken. Refunds or credits will not be issued for classes missed in any semester. A performance or costume fee is applied to all dancers who wish to participate in the performances
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Due to our ongoing Covid - 19 mitigation, ALL class participants MUST REGISTER for class BEFORE visiting the building, and masks MUST be worn at all times on the property.