35th Anniversary Gala
A performance to remember…
Boca Ballet Theatre will celebrate its landmark 35th Anniversary Season at a gala featuring an exclusive performance and dinner at 3 PM on Sunday, January 18, 2026! Hosted at FAU’s University Theatre, BBT’s gala performance will feature professional dancers from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, 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.
Featured Guest Artists
Toast BBT with cocktails and dinner…
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!
Gala performance and dinner information
Performance and dinner ticket: $350
Attire: Curtains-Up Cocktail Chic
Performance ticket only: $75
Venue: FAU’s University Theatre, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Gala Honorary Co-Chairs: Arlene Herson and Pamela Higer-Polani
Gala Coordinators: Carrie Gibbons and Susie Skillman
Steven Caras Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Recipient: Virginia Johnson
Boca Ballet Theatre is pleased to announce that renowned dancer, choreographer, and artistic director Virginia Johnson will receive the Steven Caras Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at our 35th Anniversary Gala! Virginia’s storied career in dance includes serving as principal dancer and Artistic Director of the Dance Theatre of Harlem as well as the first Editor-in-Chief of Pointe Magazine. We cannot think of someone more deserving of this year’s prestigious award. Please join us in celebrating her on January 18, 2026, at Boca Ballet Theatre’s 35th Anniversary Gala!
The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation
2025-2026 Season of Dance
Boca Ballet Theatre is pleased to present an exciting lineup of performances for our 35th Season of Dance! This season will feature full-length classical favorites, contemporary ballets from our extensive repertory, and new work curated for the BBT stage.
For Season Tickets call (561) 995-0709
BBT’s “The Nutcracker” Photo by Sharon Morgenstern
Boca Ballet Theatre’s production of
the Edith & Martin Stein Family Foundation
The Nutcracker
November 28–30, 2025
Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater
Clara‘s dream unfolds as the Nutcracker Prince, Mouse King, and Sugar Plum Fairy all come to life in the sparkle of Co-Artistic Director Dan Guin‘s artistic vision.
35th Anniversary Gala
January 18, 2026
FAU’s University Theatre
BBT’s 35th Anniversary Gala will begin with a performance featuring professional dancers and BBT alumni dancing a dynamic mix of classical and contemporary pieces from across ballet history. Join us after the show for a special cocktail hour and dining experience onstage with the stars of the performance.
BBT’s “Voyage Classique” Photo by Silvia Pangaro
Spring Voyage
April 18 & 19, 2026
Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School
Enjoy a refreshing assortment of classical and contemporary works at BBT’s Spring Voyage. This mixed repertory concert will offer something for everyone to enjoy as we explore different genres of dance. Don’t miss this exciting showcase of local and professional talent!
La Bayadère
August 1 & 2, 2026
Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater
Set in the Royal India of the past, La Bayadère, or The Temple Dancer, follows a tragic love triangle between temple dancer Nikiya, warrior Solor, and the Rajah's daughter Gamzatti. Join Boca Ballet Theatre for this spectacular full-length narrative ballet, featuring elite principal guest artists and exceptionally talented dancers attending BBT’s summer intensive!