PRESENT ING SPONSOR

IN SUPPORT OF CANADA’S NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL

MARCH 6, 2015AT THE CARLU

NBS GALA 2015: HELPING THE NEXT GENERATION OFDANCE STARS REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL On March 6, 2015, Canada’s National Ballet School invites you to join us at The Carlu for this year’s NBS Gala, An Affair To Remember. Lose yourself in theromance of this 1950’s inspired evening, beginning with an exclusive cocktailreception, followed by a succulent gourmet dinner, and a glamourous post-dinner Casino & Lounge. The most anticipated event of the evening is a live ballet performance by the incredible students of the Professional Ballet Program.

Celebrating fifty-five years of passionate and enduring dedication to the advancement of ballet education, in Canada and around the world, we willgather long-time supporters with movers and shakers from the arts and business communities for a fun and memorable event in support of NBS.

The funds raised will directly support gifted students who require financial assistance. Talent is the sole entry criterion into the School’s Professional Ballet Program. Each NBS student possesses world-class potential,determination, and passion for a career at the highest level of performance,but 75% of families do not have the financial means for their child to attendNBS without some level of financial assistance.

NBS' 2015 Gala, An Affair to Remember, is an exciting opportunity to helpprovide the critical funds needed to support this internationally acclaimed cultural institution. We invite you to join us in making dreams come true as asponsorship partner or table purchaser. We are pleased to offer a variety ofopportunities that will help position your organization as an arts supporterwhile providing a memorable experience for clients and friends.

KEY EVENT FEATURES• Themed Fundraising Gala based on the 1957 film

“An Affair to Remember”

• Cocktail reception for 500 VIP guests

• Exquisite four-course dinner

• Raffle featuring more than $30,000 in prizes to be won

• Dance showcase featuring students from Canada’s National Ballet School

• Live entertainment

• 1950’s inspired Casino & Lounge

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER GALA COMMITTEE

Chair Rebecca Mooney Honorary Chair Troy Maxwell

Members Leah Commisso • Stephen Delaney • Judith Lawrie Ann Lawson-Brehl • Joan Lozinski • Jen McCain • Tess McLean Juanita Montalvo • Kim Tanenbaum • Michael von Teichman

Cover: Felix Paquet and Hannah Fischer performing in Branch, from Spring Showcase, 2012

Photo Credit: Cylla von Tiedemann

SELECT CORPORATE SUPPORTERS FROM THE 2014 CASABLANCA GALA

2014 Presenting SponsorTD Bank Financial Group

Media SponsorThe Globe & Mail

Dinner SponsorRBC Royal Bank

Cocktail Reception SponsorKarma

Live Entertainment SponsorBurgundy Asset Management Ltd.

Wine & Liqueur SponsorCorby Distilleries Limited

AimiaBank of MontrealBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLPC.A. Delaney Capital Management Ltd.Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLPDesire2Learn IncorporatedFidelity Investments CanadaFriends of Canada’s National Ballet SchoolGardiner Roberts LLPThe Jack Weinbaum Family FoundationKJ Harrison & Partners Inc.KPMG LLPManulife FinancialNational Public RelationsParkview Capital Partners Inc.PearTree Financial ServicesPricewaterhouseCoopers LLPRBC Royal BankReuven International Ltd.Roy O'Connor LLPScotiabankSherritt International CorporationTD Securities Inc.The Woodbridge Company Ltd.TMX Group Inc.Torys LLP

SELECT 2014 MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Guest Benefits10 tickets provided • • •Premium seating location in ballroom • •Opportunity to host 2 special guests •at your table (current students orcelebrated alumni of NBS)

Table host will receive an invitation to • •attend a Student Partner Dinner at NBS

Invitation for table guests to attend an • • • •Observation Experience at NBS Exposure/On-Site RecognitionLogo recognition on all event relatedmaterials including:Event website 1st Tier 2nd Tier 3rd Tier NameOn-site signage & slideshow loop 1st Tier 2nd Tier 3rd Tier NameProgramme 1st Tier 2nd Tier 3rd Tier Name

Media ProfileLogo/Name recognition in pre and post Large Medium Small Name

Globe and Mail ROB ad (circ. 300,000+) Colour Colour B/W

LegacyLogo/Hyperlink in rotation on NBS • •website homepage (for one year)

Logo/Name listing in NBS Annual Report Large Medium Small NameColour Colour B/W

Logo recognition in NBS annual • • • •Performance programmes (2/year)

Year-long name recognition on donor • • • •board in the Betty Oliphant Theatre(exposure 60,000+)

Étoile$50,000

Principal$25,000

Corps$12,500

Ticket$1,500

Choose from the selection of Table levels and Sponsorship opportunities to find the perfect way to support NBS through this year’s Gala, An Affair to Remember. We welcome the opportunity to create a custom sponsorshipand benefit package to meet your company’s unique needs.

TABLE LEVELS AND BENEFITS

Media Profile Benefits

subject to change;

alternate comparable

promotional opportunities

extended.

A tax receipt will

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maximum amount

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guidelines.

Exposure/On-site RecognitionLogo recognition on all event related materials including:• Event website Large Colour Med Colour Med Colour Small Colour Small B/W Small B/W

• Collaterals Large Colour Med Colour Med Colour Small Colour Small B/W Small B/W

• On-site signage & slideshow loop Large Colour Med Colour Med Colour Small Colour Small B/W Small B/W

• Programme Large Colour Med Colour Med Colour Small Colour Small B/W Small B/W

• Pre- and post-event communications • • • • • •Opportunity to take part in opening •remarks at event

Logo/name listing in NBS Annual Large Colour Large Colour Large Colour

Report Package

Media ProfileLogo/Name recognition in pre and post Large Colour Med Colour Med Colour Small Colour Name Name

Globe and Mail ROB ad (circ. 300,000+) Name recognition in pre and post event • • • • • •NBS e-newsletters (circ. 6,000+)

Brand ActivationOpportunity for on-site product promotion, • • • • • •samples, and/or gift bag(for respective sponsorship, i.e., welcome gift, meal sponsor, beverage sponsor – subject to NBS approval)

HospitalityComplimentary Principal Table (25K value) •with premium seating

Tickets to attend a Spring Showcase 6 4 4 2Performance at NBS

LegacyEvent ad with logo on façade of NBS •Jarvis Street facility for month ofevent

Logo recognition in NBS annual • • •Performance programmes (2/year)

Logo/Hyperlink in rotation on NBS • • •website homepage (one year)

Year-long name recognition on donor • • • • • •board in the Betty Oliphant Theatre(exposure 60,000+)

$50,000 $15,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000

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A partnership that increases your company’s community profile and provides support to Canada’s most talented dancers-in-training.

Last year, thanks to 500 individuals and companies from a cross-section of the business community, nearly $900,000 was raised to support the elite training at Canada’s National Ballet School.

Help us raise $950,000 this year and set a new milestone for the School.

Please join this valued group of supporters and strengthen your business relationshipsthrough brand exposure, client and staff entertainment, and networking. You and your company will benefit from extended exposure through a selection of benefitsand promotional efforts directed toward key stakeholders who include your clients and industry peers.

The impact of this partnership will echo long after the Gala evening. Your support will transform the lives of young dancers, help them fulfill their potential,and reach the national and international spotlight.

Canada’s National Ballet School redefines the art of ballet through the next generation of dancers, choreographers, teachers, and artistic directors. The School’s holistic pro-gram allows students to achieve academic excellence while pursuing their artistic dream.

All NBS dancers receive some level of subsidy as they train, thanks to public supportfrom three levels of government. Up to 75% of families require further assistance for the cost of tuition and residence.

With your support, Canada’s most talented dancerswill move the world.

Monika Joslin Director of Development416.964.3780 x2143mjoslin@nbs-enb.ca

Chelsea IretonSpecial Events Coordinator416.964.3780 x2205 cireton@nbs-enb.ca

To discuss how your organization can partner with NBS through sponsorship of special events please contact:

Founded in 1959, Canada’s NationalBallet School is internationally heraldedas “one of the world’s foremost balletschools” (Dance Magazine, New York).A world leader in the training of professional dancers and teachers,NBS combines professional dancetraining, academic education, and residential care in an integrated, student-centred program.

The School’s progressive curriculum,with its emphasis on the physical andemotional well-being of the student,has put NBS at the forefront of dancetraining internationally. Dedicated tomoving the world through teaching andcelebrating dance, NBS is committedto providing dance through communityengagement in addition to recreationaland professional programs.

NBS graduates can be found asdancers, choreographers, artistic directors, teachers, and administratorsin over 65 dance companies worldwide, and in even more schoolsaround the globe.

WWW.NBS-ENB.CA

PROFESSIONAL BALLET PROGRAMNBS’ Professional Ballet Program provides full-time ballet training to students from Grade Six through Post-Secondary. The Program is carefullyand progressively designed to take thestudent from the earliest stages of intensive dance training through to thebrink of a full-time career in dance.

TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMSeveral full-time programs are offeredfor dance majors and professionaldancers aspiring to careers as danceteachers or ballet masters. All graduatesreceive an NBS Teaching Diploma andeither RAD or Cecchetti qualifications.Also available—joint degree programswith York University (Toronto) or SimonFraser University (Vancouver).

ASSOCIATES PROGRAMThe NBS Associates Program allowsboys and girls between the ages offive and eighteen in the GreaterToronto Area to participate in after-school and weekend dance classesfrom mid-September to early June.

ADULT BALLET One of the most successful adultdance programs in Toronto, classesare offered in the evenings and on theweekends for adults of all skill and fitness levels.

ABOUT CANADA’S NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL

an Ontario government agencyun organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario

Photos: Cylla von Tiedemann, Matt Karas/Dance Teacher Magazine, Sian Richards