35th Anniversary Gala
Boca Ballet Theatre will celebrate its landmark 35th Anniversary Season at a gala featuring an exclusive performance and dinner on Sunday, January 18, 2026! Hosted at FAU’s University Theatre, BBT’s gala performance will feature professional dancers from American Ballet Theatre and Philadelphia Ballet, dancing a dynamic mix of classical and contemporary pieces from across ballet history. The show will also feature special performances by Boca Ballet Theatre alumni Aurora Chinchilla of The Royal Ballet, Jason Williams of MOMIX, Sasha Lazarus of Giordano Dance Chicago, and Melissa Weber of Dance Key West.
Following the performance, guests will enjoy a selection of cocktails while the stage is transformed into an elegant dining experience set before one of Boca Ballet Theatre’s stunning backdrops. Guests will then join the stars of the performance onstage for an intimate dinner beneath the stage lights, where we can celebrate the incredible impact that BBT has had on South Florida’s artistic community for the past thirty-five years!
We hope you’ll save the date for our 35th Anniversary Gala. We look forward to toasting BBT’s legacy with the many patrons who have supported us over the years!
Event Co-Chairs: Arlene Herson and Pamela Higer-Polani
Ticket information
Performance and dinner ticket: $350
Performance ticket only: $75
Sponsorship opportunities
Support Boca Ballet Theatre in its momentous 35th Anniversary Season by becoming a gala sponsor! Review our sponsorship levels and associated benefits below. For inquiries regarding Gala sponsorships, please contact our Development Officer Viky Smith at 561-995-0709 (x225) or vsmith@bocaballet.org.
Honoring the elegance and spirit of our 35th Anniversary Season.
Recognition & Benefits:
Exclusive naming rights as “Dinner Sponsored by [Name/Company]”
Prominent name or logo placement on menus, signage, event screens, and BBT website
Center-stage table - unlimited champagne service
On-stage recognition by Artistic Directors during the dinner program
Private photo opportunity with Artistic Directors, Guest Dancers & Honoree
Back cover or inside front cover full-page color ad in the Gala program
Signed program from Guest Artists
Eight tickets for the 35th Anniversary Gala Performance and Dinner
Underwriting the artistry and production of the Gala performance.
Recognition & Benefits:
Exclusive naming rights as “Performance Sponsored by [Name/Company]”
Verbal recognition prior to the evening performance
Premium Gala table - unlimited champagne service
Full-page color ad (inside front or back cover) in the Gala program
Logo featured on step-and-repeat backdrop, website, and press materials
Private photo opportunity with Artistic Directors, Guest Dancers & Honoree
Framed commemorative photo and signed program from Guest Artists
Eight tickets for the 35th Anniversary Gala Performance and Dinner
Celebrate a personal connection to the artistry of the stage.
Recognition & Benefits:
Sponsorship of one professional guest dancer — seated with you at your table
Program recognition: “Dancer [Name] Sponsored by [Your Name]” with photo & bio
Private photo with your sponsored dancer
Autographed pointe shoe or signed photograph presented as a keepsake
Four tickets for the 35th Anniversary Gala Performance and Dinner
Shared spotlight post on BBT’s social media celebrating sponsor & dancer
Recognition in post-event newsletter and donor communications
Raise a glass to three and a half decades of artistry.
Recognition & Benefits:
Naming rights: “Cocktail Hour Sponsored by [Name/Company]”
Option to name a signature drink for the evening
Logo placement on bar signage
Recognition during opening remarks of the cocktail hour
Half-page color ad in Gala program
Four tickets for the 35th Anniversary Gala Performance and Dinner
Social media feature: “Cheers to our Cocktail Sponsor!” pre- and post-event
Setting the tone for a seamless and stylish evening.
Recognition & Benefits:
Naming rights: “Valet Courtesy of [Name/Company]” on valet claim tickets & signage
Recognized at the Podium
Recognition in Gala program
Two tickets for the 35th Anniversary Gala Performance and Dinner
Social media acknowledgment pre- and post-event