Coppelia was presented with the American Youth Philharmonic in 1994 at the GMU Center for the Arts. Each Virginia Ballet production is as complete and authentic as possible. Choreography, scenery, costumes and staging are at a high artistic and technical level. Substantial grants have also been received the from the Mobil Oil Foundation and the Lolee Judd Richardson Trust Fund. The Virginia Ballet Guild and Fathers Guild have been organized to allow parents, alumni and friends of Virginia Ballet Company to provide support for its programs as well.
All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
The Virginia Ballet Company performs at community cultural events and has presented performances in other communities. The Company has presented two full-length ballets at the Filene Center of Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts and has participated in the International Children's Festival. In addition to offering area residents the pleasure of enjoying ballet at a minimum cost, the Company has presented benefit performances for local organizations such as Children's Hospital and Fairfax County Head Start.