Apollo Society
LEAVE A LEGACY, CREATE YOUR LEGACY
One of the hallmarks of a truly great community is its vibrant cultural life.
In 1985, a small group of visionaries were driven to invest in the cultural landscape of South Florida. With a passion and a grand vision, Toby Lerner Ansin and Edward Villella inspired others to dream of creating a world-class ballet company that we could call our own.
And so, the inspired philanthropist and the legendary artist began their humble venture, putting 11 dancers on stage.
Today, with more than 50 dancers, Miami City Ballet has become an iconic cultural institution in South Florida and beyond. With an internationally-acclaimed school and ground-breaking community engagement programs, we have deepened our mission and expanded the reach of our transformational art form to become one of the leading performing arts companies in the nation.
What started as a dream is now a living legacy.
Miami City Ballet is universally admired as one of the world’s preeminent interpreters of the choreography of George Balanchine. While honoring that tradition, we take pride in nurturing emerging choreographic voices, creating innovative collaborations, and opening new avenues of inclusivity within classical ballet.
With every new voice and collaboration, with every new company or international premiere, we are building on the Balanchine canon by expanding our own repertoire.
This is our legacy to South Florida and the world.
You can be part of that by creating your own legacy.
When you include Miami City Ballet in your estate plan, you are investing in this beautiful art form we call ballet. You’re bringing new works to life while allowing us to reimagine the classics. You’re helping us produce tomorrow’s dancers who study at the Miami City Ballet School. You’re fostering the healthy development of youth in our community, and making ballet more accessible to children, youth, and families.
When you let us know that you are including Miami City Ballet in your estate plans, we will welcome you as a member of the Apollo Society. Named in honor of Balanchine’s oldest masterpiece and first performed by our company in 1987, Apollo Society members share a passionate commitment to the power of dance and arts education to bring together communities.
To explore how you can create your own legacy, contact Dena Liston, Senior Director of Development, dena.liston@miamicityballet.org or 305.929.7000 extension 1400.
Types of Legacy Gifts
Will Bequests
Will Bequests
The bequest language in your will can specify how and when your gift can be used by Miami City Ballet, whether it is for a general use, a specific purpose or for the MCB endowment. A bequest in your will is non-taxable for estate purposes.
Retirement Plans
Retirement Plans
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Life Insurance
Life Insurance
Apollo Society Members
Apollo Society Members
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Anonymous Madeline and Stephen Anbinder Andrew Ansin and Tatsiana Ansin James Ansin Toby Lerner Ansin Louise and Robert Appelman Merrill Ashley Bob Benson Dianne and Michael Bienes* Estate of Charlene Blue* Alicia Celorio, Do Unto Others Trust, Inc. George and Anne Rochette Chamberlin* Bruce and Martha Clinton, The Clinton Family Fund Rita* and Jerome J. Cohen Pamela and Todd* Cole Dr. Samuel J. Colton Jeffrey Davis and Michael T. Miller Sanford Evans Florman Family Foundation, Inc. John J. & Patricia C. Foody* Trust Estate of Batia Fox* Neil and Ina Rae Fox Jody Giberson and *Joanne Mercurio Evelyn Gilbert* Janine Gordon and Alvin Schechter Dr. Gloria U. Greenberg Edwin and Rita Greiner* Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation Lynn and Emil Hubschman Cathy and Jonathan Iho Estate of Raymond Jakwerth Mr. I. Richard Jacobs* Kristi and Dean Jernigan Estate of Anne Churchill Jones William Jones Stephen A. and Ethel L. Keller Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward |
The Kirk Foundation Gerald and Tyby* Klein The Murray and Sylvana Klein Family Foundation Estate of Eric Gilbert Koskoff* Jacqueline Kott Nancy and Edward Madden Susan Mark Lisa Massirman Dr. Lewis N. Michaels and Pamela Michaels Janice and Lloyd Moriber Betty Lou and Willian Nanovsky Eleanor and Frank Pao Adeline and Frank Pannizzo Michael and Mary Ellen Peyton Melissa* and Bill Quesenberry Chevalier Martin Riskin Eve and Jon Rounds Gary Rugg and Wendy Joseph-Rugg The Schwedel Family In Loving Memory of Robert & Elke Schwedel Estate of David and Ethel Sommer* Gary and Roberta* Soren The Lawrence and Marjorie Stoll Foundation Estate of Rosalie W. Stone* Peace Sullivan Fred Teger and Dr. Jo Ann Mayer Sandra Thompson Rebecca and Robert Trentham Marcos Tychbrojcher and George Dandridge Gail Wasserman Ted and Nora Weinreich Pauline Winick Lynn and Louis Wolfson*, II Family Foundation, Inc. Peter Zimmer and *James Stepp |