ballet fantastique’s 25th anniversary season gala

AQUARIA:
A GALA BENEATH THE WAVES

SAT, MAR 14, 2026 | Downtown athletic club
doors open at 5 O’CLOCK in the evening

PLEASE JOIN US FOR bfan’s most important benefit event of the 25–26 DANCE season.

Dive into a mystical evening of otherworldly wonder.
Dress code: Ethereal Glam.

Beneath the surface, wonder awakens—honoring 25 seasons of Ballet Fantastique’s daring vision, breathtaking artistry, and the phenomenal artists who bring it to life.

Raise a glass to this remarkable milestone during an unforgettable evening featuring sea-kissed cocktails with aperitifs and dinner, mesmerizing live performances, and exclusive auctions supporting BFan’s vital mission. Escape with us to a fantastical underwater world for the most important fundraising event of the BFan season.

Please join us for a captivating evening in support of Ballet Fantastique’s immersive, innovative arts and education work in our city.

Reservations/sponsorship inquiries: Contact Ballet Fantastique Principal Ballerina and Development Director Ashley Bontrager: ashley[at]balletfantastique.org.

Purchase Table or tickets now

auction items // coming soon

TABLE OF EIGHT: $6,000
$5,500 sponsorship for tables reserved by Jan. 31 *check only
Price increases to $6,000 Jan. 1st
($900 + tax deductible)
GALA BENEFITS:
- Name recognition as Gala Evening Sponsor
- Special shout-out from the Gala stage
- Corporate gala table for eight guests—including eight tickets, exclusive VIP benefits and premium table placement
- Premium logo placement on all Gala promotional and web materials
- Business logo or family name displayed on table
- Full-page ad in Gala program
- Opportunity to include Artistic Director & BFan dancer/artists(s) as table guests (subject to time of reservation)
- After Party access for 8
SEASON BENEFITS:
- Full-page ad in "Little Mermaid" program
- Orchestra level seats at the performance of your choosing of "Little Mermaid" for 8 guests plus VIP lounge access
- Eight Ballet Fantastique tickets to any 25-26 performance mix at the Hult Center season with all live music ($1,000+ value), including ticket concierge service through Ballet Fantastique
- Benefactor Listing in the Hult Center Season Program Magazine
- 8 Post-show VIP access passes for exclusive champagne after-performance toast with the artists and makers on the Hult Center stage
- Commercial space (30 sec) one spot: BFan’s Hult Center 25–26 Dance Season (four contemporary ballets + touring) ($560 value)
($3,840 tax-deductible)
TABLE OF EIGHT: $3,000
$2,500 sponsorship for tables reserved by Jan. 31 *check only
Price increases to $3,000 Jan. 1st
($450+ tax deductible)
GALA BENEFITS:
- Corporate gala table for eight guests—including eight tickets, exclusive VIP benefits and premium table placement
- Gold Table Member Listing
- Gold Table Leader Listing
- Business logo or family name displayed on table
- Opportunity to include BFan dancer/artists(s) as table guests (subject to time of reservation)
- After Party access for 8
SEASON BENEFITS:
- Eight Ballet Fantastique tickets to any 25-26 performance mix at the Hult Center season with all live music ($1,000+ value), including ticket concierge service through Ballet Fantastique
- Benefactor Listing in the Hult Center Season Program Magazine
- 8 Post-show VIP access passes for exclusive champagne after-performance toast with the artists and makers on the Hult Center stage
- Commercial space (30 sec) one spot: BFan’s Hult Center 25–26 Dance Season (four contemporary ballets + touring) ($560 value)
($1,920 tax-deductible)
Purchase a Gold Table Here
TABLE OF EIGHT: $1,700
$1,500 sponsorship for tables eeserved by Jan 31 *check only
Price increases to $1,700 Jan 1st
($450+ tax deductible)
GALA BENEFITS:
- Corporate gala table for eight guests—including eight tickets, exclusive VIP benefits and priority table placement *Priority seating/tables placement—first come, first serve
- Corporate Table Member Listing
- Corporate Table Leader Listing
- Business logo or family name displayed on table
- Opportunity to include BFan dancer/artists(s) as table guests
- After Party access for 8
($1,330 tax-deductible)
$200
• 1 ticket to the Gala Dinner
• 1 ticket to the After Party
$60 for 1 ticket — event starts at 9:15
Can’t make it to the Gala? Join in on the fun with 1 ticket to Gala After Party | Enjoy bar access with beer, wine, and cocktails, and dance the night away with DJ Casanova