
About The Georgia Ballet
Founded in 1960 by Marietta native Iris Hensley, The Georgia Ballet is a non-profit organization committed to inspiring the public through professional ballet performance, unparalleled dance training and meaningful community outreach. We are continuously growing to meet the needs of the community while fulfilling our reputation as an outstanding arts organization.




The Georgia Ballet’s Iris Society
If you are looking for an affordable and convenient way to support The Georgia Ballet, we would like you to consider becoming a monthly or quarterly donor by joining the Iris Society.
The Georgia Ballet’s Iris Society is our monthly giving program, created to provide long-term sustainability. Named in honor of our late-founder, Iris Hensley, the Iris Society supports the vision and mission of The Georgia Ballet and ensures that we are able to provide professional ballet performances, unparalleled dance training, and meaningful community outreach, while preserving the art of classical ballet, for many generations to come.
Your support, no matter the size, is important in sustaining our artistic excellence and endeavors. Joining the Iris Society, our treasured community of monthly donors, is the safest, simplest, and most effective way to support The Georgia Ballet!
As a thank you for being a part of our community here at The Georgia Ballet, members of the Iris Society will receive exclusive perks and benefits based on the following membership levels:
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Corps de Ballet - $10+ per month
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10% off of single ticket and season subscription purchases.
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Exclusive updates from The Georgia Ballet’s Professional Company.
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Soloist - $25+ per month
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All of the above, plus:
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Recognition in The Georgia Ballet’s season playbill.
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Invitations to member-only special events and receptions.
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Principal - $50+ per month
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All of the above, plus:
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Exclusive invitations to attend invited dress rehearsals and company class at The Georgia Ballet Studios.
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Why Give Monthly?
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IT’S AFFORDABLE: By giving monthly, you invest what makes sense for you and make an incredible impact over the course of your membership.
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IT’S SUSTAINED SUPPORT: Monthly gifts enable us to invest in specific areas of our work and expand our programs because we know we have the ongoing support of the Iris Society community.
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IT’S A COMMUNITY: Becoming an Iris Society member allows you to join a dedicated group of supporters who understand the important role the arts play within our community and the importance of making a sustaining commitment to producing high quality ballet performance, providing unparalleled dance training, and impacting lives through our meaningful community outreach programs.
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IT’S EXCITING: You’ll receive updates from our staff and professional company members as well as many other exclusive perks including discounts, invitations to member-only events, etc.!
For more information about the Iris Society or making a monthly gift, please contact:
Colt Chambers, Director of Development 770.528.0881 | colt@georgiaballet.org