Annual Fund

Step Into the Circle

Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty, discipline, and joy of dance with our community. Because of you, Fort Wayne Ballet can expand our reach, inspire future generations, and bring the transformative power of the arts to audiences of all ages.

Every performance begins long before the curtain rises…
• in the studio, where dancers rehearse for hours,
• in classrooms, where children discover the joy of movement,
• and in the hearts of our community, where the arts inspire hope and connection.

This is possible because of you.

As we step into our 2025–2026 Season | Dance from the Soul, we invite you to take a step into the Circle — a community of passionate supporters who believe in the enduring power of dance. Your contribution to the Annual Fund is an investment in artistry, education, and community — helping sustain the very heart of Fort Wayne Ballet.

The Impact of Your Support

A Legacy of Excellence

Next season, Fort Wayne Ballet proudly celebrates 70 years — making it one of the oldest and most established regional ballet companies in the United States. Over the past 20 years, the company has experienced remarkable growth and gained both national and international recognition, made possible through our community’s unwavering commitment to the arts.

Artists from Around the World
Today, 25% of our professional dancers come from outside the United States, representing countries including Japan, China, Canada, Uzbekistan, and Mexico — enriching our company and our community through diverse artistry and shared passion.

Dedication to the Craft
Our Professional Dancers rehearse full-time, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each weekday. In the evenings and on weekends,

Academy Dancers train under their mentorship. This daily rhythm creates a vibrant environment where professionals and students grow side by side, embodying our mission to nurture and inspire through dance.

A Community Connection
Fort Wayne Ballet’s dancers and staff are deeply rooted in the Fort Wayne community — performing, teaching, and connecting with audiences across the region. Your donation ensures that high-quality dance training and performance opportunities remain accessible to all, regardless of financial ability.

Your Circle Membership Sustains:

• Access and Opportunity — Providing scholarships so every child who dreams of dance can train at the Auer Academy of Fort Wayne Ballet.
• Artistic Excellence — Supporting competitive salaries for our professional dancers, investing in sets, costumes, and new productions.
• Education and Inspiration — Maintaining professional faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and programs that inspire lifelong appreciation for the arts.

By stepping into the Circle, you help keep Fort Wayne dancing — beautifully, boldly, and together.

Your support sustains our studios, nurtures our artists, and invests in a bright future for dance in our community.

Our dancers and the entire Fort Wayne Ballet family thank you for your generosity and belief in the power of dance.