Colorado Ballet Auxiliary is dedicated to the support of one of the nation’s premier dance companies. Established in 1986, the Auxiliary is a vital cultural force in the Denver arts community.
Our primary goals include: – Supporting Colorado Ballet and all its endeavors – Developing future audiences and appreciation of the art of ballet through the Auxiliary’s programs and social activities -The Auxiliary consistently provides tens of thousands per year in funds for the renowned Colorado Ballet through active volunteer service and the generous support of our dedicated membership
Mission
The purpose of the Auxiliary is to support all elements of Colorado Ballet through such activities as fund raising, audience development, education, and outreach, and to promote membership in the Auxiliary.
Auxiliary Board
Our Auxiliary Board is made up of community members who love the ballet and support the arts in the Denver community.
Colorado Ballet Auxiliary is completely volunteer run. If you are interested in serving as a board member or on a committee, please contact president@coloradoballetaux.org. Board positions are filled annually but we often have available positions throughout the year.
2024/25 Auxiliary Board
Executive Board Positions Co-Presidents Kathleen Hartmann & Hayley Servatius Immediate Past Co-Presidents Christie Del Ciotto & Myra Skinner VP Finance/Treasurer Kelly Matthews Secretary Ghislaine Bruner Co-VPs Sugarplum Program Kim Bruetsch, Kelly Matthews & Holly Price VP of Social Events Carolyn Moorman
Executive Board Positions transitioning to Appointed Board Positions Website/Communications Distribution Jacque Terrasi Member Administration/Liaison Corinne Price
Appointed Board Positions Governance Ghislaine Bruner Historian Melinda Pasquini Member Events Chair, Fancy Footwork Christie Del Ciotto Public Relations Chrissy Fedorowicz Sugarplum Program Chair Holly Hockemeier Sugarplum Advisor, Board Advisor Holly Price Sugarplum Advisor, Past Program Chair Katie Johnson At-Large Kelsey Dworkis At-Large Eileen Hoffmann At-Large Amanda Kinsey At-Large Meredith Milshtein At-Large Robin Morris At-Large Lexi Payne At-Large Sarah Payne At-Large Katie Roberts At-Large Brittany Rogers At-Large Stephanie Ruark At-Large Nicki Schiller At-Large Nancy Stevens At-Large Kathleen Tate At-Large Tiffany Tuell At-Large Anya Winslow
Sugarplum Program
Program Overview
For more than 30 years, the Colorado Ballet Auxiliary Sugarplum Program has been bringing magic to 2nd and 3rd grade girls. This Denver tradition is a two-year commitment that includes months of festivities and friendships culminating in a black-tie ball for both Sugarplums and Alums the Friday after Thanksgiving.
During the first program year, Sugarplums are presented on-stage at opening night of Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker, which occurs the Saturday after Thanksgiving. During the second program year, Sugarplum Alums are invited to join the artists of Colorado Ballet and cast on stage during the party scene of one performance of The Nutcracker during the Colorado Ballet holiday season. Performing in the party scene is a memory these girls truly never forget. And if that isn’t sweet enough, the proceeds of the Sugarplum program help Colorado Ballet bring world-class dance to Denver.
Program Fee
The current fee for participation in the Sugarplum Program is $2,500 each year. Such fee includes a charitable contribution to Colorado Ballet of up to $1,000 of each year’s fee. The amount of the charitable contribution may vary year to year based upon program costs.
Application Process
Applications are submitted during prospective participants’ 1st grade school year. The application is released in late fall and applications are accepted through January 31st.
The Sugarplum Program is secular and inclusive of all faiths and beliefs. While we would love to include every family wishing to participate, space is limited. Applications are considered in the order in which they are received with consideration given to Colorado Ballet Auxiliary volunteer and community service.
Membership in Colorado Ballet Auxiliary (the “Auxiliary”) helps fulfill our mission to support Colorado Ballet. We warmly welcome new members and encourage members to introduce friends to the joys of membership in the Auxiliary. All participants in an Education or Presentation Program must have a parent who is a current member of the Auxiliary.
The Auxiliary has a tiered, fixed term membership structure. The membership term is July 1 – June 30, which corresponds to the fiscal year of the Auxiliary and Colorado Ballet. All new memberships begin on July 1, regardless of which day they are purchased, and the membership registration window for a particular membership term closes on March 31st of that term.
2024/25 AUXILIARY ADAGIO MEMBERSHIP
$100
Single ticket to the Auxiliary’s Fall Membership Event
Invitation to a unique Colorado Ballet company class event
Invitation to other Auxiliary membership events
Invitation to pre-performance talks at select Colorado Ballet performances
Access to the Auxiliary’s Dance Dates (select productions per season, excluding The Nutcracker)
All of the 2024/25 Adagio Membership Benefits plus:
Single ticket to the Auxiliary’s Annual Holiday Party
Up to two (2) tickets to the Auxiliary’s Signature Fancy Footwork event that supports the Next Step Fund
Priority access to the Auxiliary’s spring membership event (Allegro members will be offered a priority registration period and a complimentary single ticket, provided that the complimentary single ticket will be on a first-come, first-served basis if there are occupancy capacity limitations for the venue)
Access to ballet preview events hosted by Colorado Ballet’s Advancement Department
The lifetime membership category is a prior membership category that is no longer offered by the Auxiliary.
Existing lifetime members are entitled to continue their membership benefits at the “Adagio” tier and, for any Auxiliary membership year, may upgrade the baseline lifetime membership to the “Allegro” tier by paying an upgrade fee (referred to as the “Lifetime+ Upgrade Fee”). The Lifetime+ Upgrade Fee is an amount equal to the difference between the “Adagio” and “Allegro” membership fees in effect for the relevant year. For the 2024/25 membership year, the Lifetime+ Upgrade Fee is $150.All questions regarding Auxiliary lifetime memberships, and requests for instructions to continue or upgrade a lifetime membership, should be directed to the Auxiliary’s VP Finance/Treasurer at kellymcba@gmail.com.
AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIPS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Auxiliary has a fixed term membership structure, based on the fiscal year of the Auxiliary and Colorado Ballet (July 1 – June 30). All new memberships begin on July 1, regardless of which day they are purchased, and the membership registration window for a particular membership term closes on March 31st of that term. Any membership purchase transactions between April 1st and July 1st of a particular membership term are credited toward the next membership term, and automatically begin on the July 1st start date of such next membership term.
Each Auxiliary membership is a “household” membership.
Due to the availability of alcohol at certain of the Auxiliary’s adult social events, the minimum age for an Auxiliary Member is twenty-one (21) years of age.
Auxiliary memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
