2026 Nutcracker Sponsorship Campaign
A Special One-Year Sponsorship Opportunity
Join Riverside Ballet BRAVA in celebrating the 2026 production of David Allan’s The Nutcracker by becoming a sponsor for this year’s performance! Your sponsorship directly supports our dancers, productions, costumes, scholarships, and arts education programs while showcasing your commitment to the performing arts in our community. Donate here!
We can’t do this without you!
We can’t do this without you! We are very grateful for our sponsors and the help they provide to reach children and adults with the love of dance. If you would like to partner with BRAVA please give us a call at (951) 653-0220 or send us an email brava.arts2010@gmail.com!
Sponsorship Levels
These sponsorship opportunities and benefits are exclusive to the 2026 Nutcracker season.
Diamond Sponsor – $5,000
Exclusive 2026 Benefits:
12 complimentary tickets to the 2026 performances of The Nutcracker
Presenting Sponsor recognition on select 2026 Nutcracker promotional materials
Premier logo placement on all event marketing and promotional materials
Featured recognition on BRAVA’s website and social media throughout the 2026 Nutcracker season
Verbal recognition at each performance
Opportunity to display a banner in the theater lobby (where permitted)
Special recognition as a 2026 Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor – $2,500
Exclusive 2026 Benefits:
8 complimentary tickets to the 2026 performances of The Nutcracker
Premier logo placement on promotional materials
Recognition on BRAVA’s website and social media
Verbal recognition during performances
Gold Sponsor – $1,000
Exclusive 2026 Benefits:
4 complimentary tickets to the 2026 performances of The Nutcracker
Logo recognition on select promotional materials
Recognition on BRAVA’s website and social media
Silver Sponsor – $500
Exclusive 2026 Benefits:
2 complimentary tickets to the 2026 performances of The Nutcracker
Recognition on BRAVA’s website
Friend of BRAVA – $250
Exclusive 2026 Benefits:
Recognition on BRAVA’s website
The satisfaction of supporting the 2026 production of The Nutcracker and BRAVA’s mission to inspire young artists through dance
Thank You for Supporting BRAVA
Your sponsorship is an investment in the arts and in the next generation of performers. Every contribution helps make the 2026 production of The Nutcracker a memorable experience for our dancers, families, and community.
All sponsorship benefits apply exclusively to the 2026 Nutcracker production and conclude at the end of the 2026 performance season.
Sponsorship commitments received by October 1, 2026 will receive full recognition in printed promotional materials and the souvenir program.
Sponsorships that include goods or services (such as complimentary tickets) may be only partially tax-deductible. BRAVA will provide an acknowledgment letter describing any applicable non-deductible portion once the fair market value of sponsorship benefits has been determined.
Founding Sponsors and Donors
| Jim Yamasaki | Craig Yamasaki | Glenda Carhart | Sybil Carhart | Ralph Carhart | Illah Kline | Besh Barcega |
| Maria Simani | Matt Webb | eXteres Corporation, Richard Winch |
Sponsors
Current and Past Donors
Kathie Allavie | Michael Arnot | Besh Barcega & Family | Chrisann Burull | Leslie Bushong & Family | Randell S. & Jennifer E. Carder | Glenda Carhart | Mary Ghazarian | Carol Higgins | Nancy Kennedy | Irene Lavagi-Craddock | Colette Lee | Marcia & Stephen McCutchan | Vicki & Andy McDonel | Kevin M & Sara C. McPherson | Anye Roth | Dwight Tate | Tuyet-Van Thi Bui, DDS, Inc | Dorien Upton | Dana and William Wong | Craig Yamasaki | Amanda Young
Merchant Supporters
5 Rivers Cuisine of India Restaurant-Bar & Grill | Alin Party Supply | ALOHA NAIL & SPA | Azadero Mexican Grill | Barbershop | Big Mike’s Smoke Shop | Bricks & Minifigs | British Tea House | Brows | Candy Nails Lounge | Chilitos Mexican Grill | Chris’ Burgers | CJC Power Equipment | El Camaron Loco | Elliott’s For Pets | ERICA’S Critter Cutters | Extraordinary Hair | Dwight Gregory, ABOC Pediatric Optician |
Gentlemen’s Hair Lounge | Grove Liquor | High Grove Chevron | Howards Riverside | Irish Cleaners | Kids World Children’s Dentistry |
La Sierra Nails | Linda’s Donuts | Lucky Greek | Mills Heating and Air Conditioning | Nail Spa | NUTRISHOP |
Olivia Hair Stylist | Pho Vinam | Pho Vu Vietnamese Restaurant | Plexus Pilates | Quality Auto Parts Warehouse |
Raphael John Joseph Insurance | Romance Boutique Secrets | Red Persimmon | Riverside Cookie Shoppe | Riverside Patio ‘n’ Pool |
Rustic Roots Salon | Sets By Hay | Solus Clothing | Star Dental | Tastea Riverside | The Knitters Hideout | The Reptile Shop |
Top 10 Nails & Spa | University Pizza Co. | U S Donuts | Veg & Go | Jarrod Weymar, Certified Personal Trainer, NASM | Wild Birds Unlimited
In Memoriam...
WILLIAM J. GILLESPIE
Philanthropist;
Long Time Sponsor of BRAVA and
David Allan’s Choreographic Work and Productions
DON GUY
BRAVA The Nutcracker
Lighting Designer
Production Manager
DANA WONG
Friend of BRAVA
Ballet Dancer, Pilates instructor and BRAVA Donor
BRAVA is humbled by their love and dedication to the arts and the many hours they freely gave to our dancers and community.
These dear friends of the ballet are truly missed.
“ART IN HEAVEN” R.I.P. Our dear friends we love you.