ABT discusses its sponsorship program in the April 2012 edition of Town & Country and profiles some deep-pocketed philanthropists who sponsor ABT dancers. Sponsorships start at 15k a year, which goes to the ABT's general fund. The piece highlights the sponsors, including ABT board president Sharon Patrick and a retired ABT dancer Carmen Barth and the dancers.
It's followed by a fashion spread of ballet-inspired gowns that cost more than an annual ABT sponsorship -- Oscar de la Renta (18k), Christian Dior (35k), Louis Vuitton (48k) and Donna Karan New York (18k) among the collections.