SUPPORTING PDT

As a 501(c)3 organization Philadelphia Dance Theatre relies on the support of our generous donors and grants. Dance training and productions are costly in nature and tuition and ticket sales do not cover all the expenses associated with PDT’s productions and training. An integral part of PDT‘s mission is to make dance accessible to the community through education and performances. Contributions to PDT make a significant impact on our ability to offer scholarships, employ artists and create new venues for our dancers to perform.

Please consider a gift to PDT.
There are several ways and levels in which you can contribute.

Your online shopping supports PDT, just by shopping through eScrip.

Membership

Friend ($50-$99) covers the expense of Clara’s tiara in the Nutcracker

• Noted in programs
• Notice of all performances and events
• Newsletter

Member ($100-$199) covers cost of one Guest Master Class Instructor

• The above and a PDT magnet

Sponsor ($200-$499) covers the expense of tickets for 10-25 underprivileged children to attend the Nutcracker

• The above and PDT water bottle

Patron ($500-$999) covers the expense of one bodice and platter tutu

• The above and a coffee mug

Benefactor ($1000) covers cost of a half of an academic year of tuition for one of our scholarship recipients

• The above along with a PDT Hoodie and two tickets to PDT's Spring Concert

Support

There are many ways to support PDT.

E-Scrip
Sign up for e-scrip and a percentage of your online shopping is contributed to PDT. This is free and convenient way to support PDT on daily basis.

Click the sScrip Online Mall link and choose your retailer.

Fundraising
Each year a minimum of three events are held to raise funds to support PDT.

In-kind Donations
Parents or friends of PDT dancers who possess skills that can be used to enhance productions or the PDT community are welcome to share their gifts.

Matching Donations
Your company may offer matching donations. Before you give, please inquire and double your donation!

Patrick Carroll Delaney Memorial Scholarship

Patrick Delaney became a dance enthusiast from his unwavering support of his own daughter Joy’s aspirations. He drove her to class daily, made sure she had pointe shoes and most importantly supported and understood the process. Upon his retirement to keep busy he cleaned and did various jobs around the PDT studio. He loved the energy of the children and delighted in their accomplishments. He would often comment on the character building results he saw in the young dancers who dedicated their time to training and was encouraged by the discipline. Growing up as an orphan, he inherently understood the value of an extended hand to help reach one’s aspiration.

To honor Patrick Delaney’s unwavering support of PDT and to offer a chance to children who would not otherwise have the opportunity the “Patrick Carroll Delaney Memorial Scholarship” was created in August of 2007. Annually, a scholarship is awarded to various students age 12-18 who demonstrate a financial need, talent and willingness to comply with the obligations of PDT and covers one academic year of class.

Bob Klein Memorial Scholarship

Ayne Klein, a former teacher and avid supporter of PDT, created a scholarship in 2001 to honor her late husband’s memory. Each year in late June the “Bob Klein Memorial Scholarship” is awarded and funds two full scholarships to the PDT Summer Intensive. To qualify you must be a student with PDT for at least three years and show a strong dedication to a professional career.