Gas South Arena hosts the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre.
By Brian Wire, member
Board of Directors, Gwinnett Ballet Theatre
SUWANEE, Ga. | As we prepare for the 2025-2026 season, we invite you to invest in the continued success of Gwinnett Ballet Theatre (GBT)—a company dedicated to bringing professional, high-quality ballet to Gwinnett County. For over 45 years, GBT has been a pillar of the local arts community. In the past five years, we have grown into Gwinnett’s only professional ballet company. With your support, we can continue to bring exceptional performances, artistic excellence, and cultural enrichment to our region.
Why should you support GBT?
When you donate to Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, you are directly supporting the arts, local artists, and the economic vitality of our community. Professional ballet is more than just a performance—it is an investment in Gwinnett’s cultural identity and creative economy. As a professional company, we provide paid contracts to talented dancers, ensuring that they can pursue their craft while contributing to the artistic landscape of our region.
Beyond the stage, GBT serves as an economic driver. Every performance at Gas South Theater attracts audiences who dine at local restaurants, shop at nearby businesses, and book hotel stays, generating revenue that benefits the entire county. A thriving arts scene also enhances Gwinnett’s appeal, attracting businesses, fostering tourism, and creating a dynamic environment where families want to live and work.
At GBT, we take a responsible and strategic approach to financial stewardship. We understand that every dollar donated is a contribution of trust, and we ensure that your support is used efficiently and effectively. Our organization operates with lean budgets, prudent decision-making, and a strong focus on sustainability, allowing us to produce high-caliber performances without unnecessary overhead.
A single dollar spent at GBT goes a long way, supporting everything from costumes and set designs to dancer salaries and live music collaborations. Unlike larger metropolitan companies that require vast operating budgets, GBT has learned how to stretch every contribution to maximize its impact. With your help, we can continue to deliver productions at a fraction of the cost, making professional ballet accessible to more people in our community.
Your support makes a difference: the 2025-2026 season is a crucial turning point for GBT, as we work to secure a full season residency at Gas South Theater. Expanding our performances will allow us to reach larger audiences, create new artistic works, and provide even more opportunities for dancers and students alike. However, we cannot do this without your generosity.
Your donation today will help fund professional dancer salaries, ensuring that GBT continues to attract and retain top talent. It will support the production of full-length ballets, bringing the magic of dance to Gwinnett. It will help keep ticket prices affordable, making the arts accessible to a broader audience. It will also fund community engagement programs, inspiring the next generation of artists and patrons.
Your support is an investment in the arts, in Gwinnett, and in the future of professional ballet. Together, we can ensure that Gwinnett Ballet Theatre thrives for years to come. Donate Today and be part of something truly special.
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