Giving Day 2024
Thursday 8 August, 9am – 9pm
As a not-for-profit charity our annual Giving Day raises vital funds that power our vision.
For 12 hours on Thursday 8 August, all donations will be quadrupled thanks to the generous support of our visionary match donors.
Match donors give to the campaign in advance, and their support from $5,000 or more enables the quadrupling effect.
#Support the next generation of artists
All funds raised in 2024 will be directed towards Queensland Ballet Academy
Since 1967, Queensland Ballet has been training aspiring ballet dancers.
In 2018, an Australian-first concept for an elite training arts organisation to be housed on a state school site was born. The main premise was the provision of an integrated academic and elite training pathway to enable young people to receive a full face-to-face education whilst pursuing professional ballet training.
In 2020, the new Queensland Ballet Academy (QBA) facility was officially opened at KGSC.
Over the last 5 years, more than 6,300 students have engaged with the QBA programs and events.
Today, Queensland Ballet Academy continues to provide unparalleled opportunities for the next generation of artists.
Training opportunities
Each year over 1,050 aspiring young dancers are engaged through QBA holiday programs, events, and auditions as well as 270 enrolled students in QBA programs.
Performance opportunities
Academy students are offered extensive performance-based opportunities providing crucial on-stage experience to showcase and develop their artistry, technique and professionalism.
Career opportunities
Queensland Ballet alumni current make up 49% of the Company at Queensland Ballet.
In addition to this, recent alumni have gained professional employment throughout Australia and internationally with a further 29 companies.
Queensland deserves a world-stage Academy
Queensland Ballet Academy receives no Federal funding from Office for the Arts which funds like-organisations in NSW and VIC. Our Academy families rely on the power of philanthropy to bring industry-leading dance training to their children. Queensland Ballet Academy would not be where it is today without the generous support of our donors and sponsors who share our vision and are determined to support young people who choose to follow their dreams in Queensland.
#Your Impact as A Match Donor.
Match Donors set the stage for a successful Giving Day.
Your support as a Match Donor provides the pre-secured pool of funds needed to enable the quadrupling effect - increasing the impact of every donation and motivating others to give generously on the day.
Giving Day is Queensland Ballet’s largest and most successful fundraiser. In addition to raising crucial funds needed to support our vision, Giving Day helps us grow our community of supporters each year, building strong relationships for a sustainable future.
#Pledge your commitment or donate now.
As a Match Donor your gift of $5000 or more will inspire the thousands of other ballet lovers to give to the Queensland Ballet Academy this Giving Day – supporting a dedicated centre for dance excellence in Queensland and nurturing the next generation of ballet artists.
Annual giving helps us to plan with integrity, so we respectfully ask that you consider this request to join us as a match donor as being additional to any regular gift. Our sincere gratitude to all our donors who regularly donate and champion our vision.
We welcome a personal conversation about your individual impact on Giving Day. Please contact us by phone on 07 3013 6660 or email us.
#Giving Day 2023
Thanks to over 903 generous donations we were able to reach our goal, raising over $1,250,000 in just 12 hours.
Your donations enable real impact in our community, enriching lives, improving health and well-being and supporting the arts towards a sustainable future.
To each and every person who has supported our 2023 Giving Day, we say thank you.
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Queensland Ballet Academy
Learn more about the official professional ballet training organisation of Queensland Ballet, and how your support makes a difference.
Our vision
Queensland Ballet is driven by a vision to connect more people to the arts. Read about how our initiatives are bringing us closer to achieving this vision.
