Sarah Murdoch
Global Ambassador
Founded and inspired by Global Ambassador Sarah Murdoch in 2015, the Ballet Ambassador program engages ballet lovers across Australia and welcomes them into the active life of The Australian Ballet, as the next generation of patrons.
Through an annual calendar of events, Ballet Ambassadors gain a unique opportunity to enjoy and learn more about Australia’s national ballet company, while directly supporting the artists through our health and wellbeing programs.
As one of a limited number of Ballet Ambassadors you will have access to a calendar of exclusive events, all with privileged access to our dancers and Artistic team, for a 12-month period.
This annual calendar consists of events centred around our mainstage productions in Sydney and Melbourne, our annual Storytime Ballet for children, international tours, and other special events at private homes and exclusive venues at home and abroad.
At each event you’ll enjoy fine food and premium wines, the opportunity to meet dancers and members of The Australian Ballet’s Artistic team, and of course, great seats to savour a spectacular performance.
Ballet Ambassadors contribute a tax-deductible donation of $1,000 or more per annum to be part of the program, with these generous contributions going towards programs to help the health and wellbeing of our dancers. Ambassadorship is limited to 100 in each chapter (Northern and Southern), after which names are added to a waitlist.
If you would like to become a Ballet Ambassador or would like to find out more, please contact David Wynne.
Northern Chapter
Co-Chairs
Leah Bischoff
Susie Nugan
Board Members
Josie Ashton
Alina Barlow
Prue Crookes
Kate Griffiths
Melissa Hartman
Hannah Hesse
Sarah Ingham
Matt Stephen Shelmerdine
Valentina Stojanovska
Southern Chapter
Co-Chairs
Penny Barlow
Fiona Jamieson
Board Members
Olivia Bell
Felicity Bongiorno
Kristin Edmonds
Anna Findlay
Regina Levine
Helen Mantzis
Felicia Palanca
Cecilia Rosenberg
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