Ways To Give
One-Time Gifts
A one-time gift can be made at any time using our secure online platform to support Canton Ballet’s mission. Unless otherwise specified, Canton Ballet will apply these gifts to the areas most in need.
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Recurring Gifts
A monthly or annual gift can be set up at any time using our secure online platform to support Canton Ballet’s mission on an ongoing basis. Unless otherwise specified, Canton Ballet will apply these gifts to the areas most in need.
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Honor & Tribute Gifts
A gift can be made to Canton Ballet using our secure online platform to celebrate a significant occasion or to honor the life of a special person to you. Unless otherwise specified, Canton Ballet will apply these gifts to the areas most in need.
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Matching Gifts
Some employers will match gifts made by their employees to nonprofit organizations. Check with your employer today to see if this is an option for you! Unless otherwise specified, Canton Ballet will apply these gifts to the areas most in need
Endowment Gifts
A one-time or recurring gift towards Canton Ballet’s endowment fund can be made directly through its secure page on the Stark Community Foundation website.
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Planned Gifts
Your planned gift to Canton Ballet will make you one of its lifetime members.
Contact Business Manager, Deby Sherrod Barath, at debybarath@cantonballet.com to discuss planning this type of gift.
Memberships
A gift made through Canton Ballet’s membership program allows you to join a group of ballet enthusiasts who have access to exclusive benefits.
Learn more about becoming a Member of Canton Ballet.
Sponsorships
Sponsors have the opportunity to visibly partner and align their brand and philanthropic goals with Philadelphia Dance Theatre
Learn more about becoming a Sponsor of Canton Ballet.
Philadelphia Dance Theatre is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation (EIN: 23-3011020 ) . All gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by the law.
Ways to Give
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One-Time Gifts
A one-time gift can be made at any time using our secure online platform to support Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s mission.
Unless otherwise specified, Philadelphia Dance Theatre will apply these gifts to the areas most in need.
Give Now
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Recurring Gifts
A monthly or annual gift can be set up at any time using our secure online platform to support Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s mission on an ongoing basis.
Unless otherwise specified, Philadelphia Dance Theatre will apply these gifts to the areas most in need.
Give Now
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Honor & Tribute Gifts
A gift can be made to Philadelphia Dance Theatre using our secure online platform to celebrate a significant occasion or to honor the life of a special person to you.
Unless otherwise specified, Philadelphia Dance Theatre will apply these gifts to the areas most in need.
Give Now
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Gift Matching
Your donation could go twice as far! Many employers match charitable contributions — check with your HR department or giving portal to see if your company participates.
PDT is listed on Benevity, a platform used by many companies for workplace giving. Just search Philadelphia Dance Theatre to submit your match.
Unless otherwise specified, Philadelphia Dance Theatre will apply these gifts to the areas most in need.
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Digital Advertising Partners
Promote your business while supporting the arts!
Become a PDT Digital Advertising Partner and have your business featured during our 2025–2026 performances at the Montco Cultural Center. Your ad will reach over 2,250 engaged audience members who value community, creativity, and the businesses that support both.
Align your brand with excellence in the arts — and stand out onstage with us.
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Sponsorships
Sponsors have the opportunity to visibly partner and align their brand and philanthropic goals with Philadelphia Dance Theatre
Learn more about becoming a Sponsor of Philadelphia Dance Theatre
Philadelphia Dance Theatre is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation (EIN: 23-3011020 ) . All gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by the law.
What Your Donation Makes Possible
Boys Tuition Free Program
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Founded in 2007, Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s Boys Tuition-Free Program was created to make high-quality ballet training accessible to boys across Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.
The program focuses on developing athleticism, flexibility, strength, and coordination, while also nurturing lifelong soft skills such as discipline, problem-solving, time management, adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication.
Classes are tailored to recognize and support the unique energy and physicality of male dancers. As students progress, they receive training in male-specific ballet technique—including jumps, turns, and partnering skills—preparing them for advanced study, college-level classes, or a professional career in dance.
Participants also benefit from performance opportunities, including the chance to audition for A Philadelphia Nutcracker, where they gain theatrical experience and stage presence alongside their technical training.
Mentorship is a vital part of the program: every class is led or supported by a former or current professional male dancer, offering students strong role models and real-world insight into the art form.
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Breaking Ground
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Tuition Assistance Program
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Sensory Friendly Programming
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Philadelphia Dance Theatre is proud to present Sensory Friendly Performances that welcome over 1,000 patrons and their neurodivergent children each season. These specially designed shows—including an abbreviated, 50-minute version of The Nutcracker—offer a relaxed, shush-free, and shame-free environment where audience members of all ages and abilities can enjoy the magic of live dance comfortably.
These performances are created for individuals with autism, sensory processing disorders, cognitive or developmental disabilities, and other physical or neurological differences, along with their families, friends, and caregivers.
To ensure a welcoming experience, we provide the following accommodations:
House lights remain dimly on throughout the performance
Sudden or loud sounds are softened
Patrons may move, vocalize, or exit and re-enter as needed
Fidget tools and comfort items are welcome
Designated quiet areas are available for breaks
In addition to in-theater accommodations, families will receive access to online preparatory materials, and all audience members are invited onstage after the show for a relaxed, adaptive movement class.
Tickets are heavily discounted to remain accessible and family-friendly. At PDT, everyone is welcome to be themselves—and to experience the joy of dance in an accepting and inclusive space.
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Boys Tuition Free Program
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Boys Tuition Free Program
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