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Philadelphia Ballet Center for Dance
Grand Opening Celebration
September 17-19, 2026

Thursday, September 17 | Spotlight Soirée and Gala
Friday, September 18 | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Saturday, September 19 | Open House and Community Celebration

More information about the Grand Opening Celebration is coming soon! Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Building Joy: The Campaign for the Philadelphia Ballet Center for Dance

Philadelphia Ballet has long been celebrated as one of the leading dance companies in the United States. Our vision for the future is grounded in our rich history and guided by our commitment to our audiences, artists, and community.

Now, we’re building a world-class center for dance that reflects the excellence of our work and shines as a beacon in the heart of the community we serve.

At the center of our $45 million Building Joy capital campaign is a five-story 43,000 square foot expansion that will complete our home on North Broad Street. This welcoming, dynamic, and comprehensive center for dance will:

• Position Philadelphia Ballet as a model for the performing arts in the 21st century by welcoming families, students, and the public to varied experiences that engage and inspire.
• Enhance our ability to attract and retain world-class dancers and recruit talented students from the tri-state area, across the United States, and around the world.
• Increase our capacity to produce works that expand opportunities for choreographers, dancers, and audiences to experience a range of world-class repertoire.
• Offer more training, performance, and career-building opportunities for young artists; future practitioners in production, wardrobe, and lighting; and aspiring arts administrators.
• Reinforce our role as a vibrant cultural institution, driving economic growth on the North Broad Street corridor.
• Ensure the stability of Philadelphia Ballet for years to come.

Together, we can bring this vision to life. When you join our transformative community of supporters in Building Joy, you play a vital role in shaping the future of Philadelphia Ballet—and in helping us celebrate our grand opening in 2026, a historic moment for Philadelphia and the nation.

For more information about supporting our ongoing capital campaign, please contact Emily Kernan, Campaign Director, at [email protected].

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Elements of this major building project include:

“Years in the planning, the unveiling of this next step for Philadelphia Ballet is a landmark moment in the company’s history. As we invest in the future of our organization, we also invest in the future of Philadelphia, and reaffirm our commitment to serving the vibrant and diverse communities of our city.”

– David F. Hoffman, Board Chairman  

“This world-class Center for Dance is a true reflection of Philadelphia Ballet’s status as one of the nation’s leading ballet companies, and will significantly increase the organization’s ability to support our artists, train and nurture ballet’s next generation of performers, and serve our diverse community in Philadelphia and beyond.”

– Angel Corella, The Ruth & A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director

“Philadelphia Ballet is a company deeply committed to excellence in our art form and engaging with our community through the transformative power of dance. From world-class rehearsal studios, to added resources for community education and programming, to beautiful, welcoming spaces open to all, this new company home will allow us to expand on those commitments in innumerable ways. We are thrilled to embark on this journey.”

– Shelly Power, The Carolyn Newsom, Ph.D., Endowed Chief Executive Officer

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To learn more, please contact:
Emily Kernan, Campaign Director, at [email protected]