Friends of CBC

Donate to CBC

The Friends of CBC is a community of supporters whose generous contributions allow Columbia Ballet Collaborative to continually grow, improve the quality of our performances, and embark on new initiatives. These supporters are Columbia students, alumni, family, and friends, as well as patrons outside of the Columbia University community who are inspired by CBC’s mission and dedication to excellence. We are truly grateful for our Friends and their support of our organization.

This year, The ABC (activity board at Columbia) let us know that they made the decision to decrease our allocation by 75% ( $9,000)  this year. Additionally as of last fall, Barnard is no longer allowing dance clubs to book space. CBC now must consider off campus studio rentals a regular part of our budget, which greatly increases our semesterly expenses. 

Due to these changes, CBC is starting a new system of tiered donation which is linked below. In addition to a formal acknowledgment of your support in our program and website, the tiers give you the opportunity to connect with our dancers and choreographers through open rehearsals, work in progress showings and an invited dress rehearsal.

NOTE: Patrosn cannot yet sponsor specific aspects of the Fall 2026 Gala via SecurePay, but can sponsor CBC as a whole through check donation.

Giving Tier Levels

  • First Position

    $50-$99

    ✓ Name in gala program

  • Second Position

    $100-$499

    ✓ Name in gala program

    ✓ Personalized thank you from CBC dancer

  • Fourth Position

    $500-$999

    ✓ Name in gala program

    ✓ Personalized thank you from CBC dancer

    ✓ CBC Tote

  • Fifth Position

    $1000+

    ✓ Name in gala program

    ✓ Personalized thank you from CBC dancer

    ✓ CBC Tote

    ✓ Invitation to an in-studio rehearsal

Your Donation Funds…

  • Rehearsal Space

    CBC now must consider off campus studio rentals a regular expense. Renting studio space costs us almost $5,000 per semester.

  • Costumes

    Costuming is another essential investment to ensure our dancers perform at a professional standard.

  • Licensing Balanchine Works

    Performing Balanchine works is an extraordinary privilege, but a costly one. Works owned by the Balanchine Trust cost $3750 to rehearse and perform.

    ("Valse Faintaisie", Choreographed by George Balanchine © The Balanchine Trust, Fall 2025)

  • Theatre Rentals

    Theaters have increased pricing significantly creating difficulty for CBC to provide performance opportunities for dancers. It is difficult to recuperate increased rental fees solely from ticket sales due to our commitment to maintain affordable student ticket prices.