Join us for special events at our new Center for Dance at 323 North Broad Street, including an elegant gala evening and a free open house for all ages!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: SPOTLIGHT SOIRÉE GALA
Philadelphia Ballet’s Spotlight Soirée Gala is the signature upscale event of the season. The evening will begin with a VIP cocktail reception for Grand Opening Celebration sponsors and an awards ceremony in our new Dance Innovation Lab.
Guests will then experience four floors of newly unveiled and reimagined spaces, transformed for an unforgettable, immersive gala. The evening will feature stunning performances by Philadelphia Ballet artists, curated culinary stations, live music, self-guided tours, and rare behind-the-scenes access to our artists and staff in action. The night will wrap up with a high-energy dance party. At the Spotlight Soirée Gala, guests will fully experience and explore all that the new Center for Dance has to offer.
SPOTLIGHT SOIRÉE GALA Thursday, September 17, 2026 Philadelphia Ballet Center for Dance 323 North Broad Street | Philadelphia, PA 19107
5:30 PM
VIP cocktail reception for Grand Opening Celebration Sponsors in the Community Gathering Space
6:00 PM
VIP remarks, special performance, and awards presentation in the Dance Innovation Lab
7:00 PM
Doors open for all Gala ticketholders. Explore the new Center for Dance and enjoy stunning performances by Philadelphia Ballet artists, curated culinary stations, live music, self-guided tours, and rare behind-the-scenes access to our artists and team in action.
9:30 PM
Party with live music in the Dance Innovation Lab
11:00 PM
Say goodnight—and tell your friends to join us on Saturday, September 19 for the Open House and Community Celebration!
Creative Cocktail Attire Help us keep the new studio floors in great shape—please avoid stiletto heels. Thank you.
Complimentary Valet Parking
BARBARA WEISBERGER AWARD The grand opening of our Center for Dance fulfills the promise inspired by our founder, Barbara Weisberger. A beloved dancer, teacher, and leader, Weisberger established Pennsylvania Ballet (now Philadelphia Ballet) in 1963. This award honors distinguished stewards of her visionary leadership.
DAVID F. HOFFMAN
Chairman
Philadelphia Ballet Board of Trustees
DEBORAH GILL HILZINGER Vice Chair
Philadelphia Ballet Board of Trustees
JONATHAN S. STAVIN Philadelphia Ballet Trustee Emeritus
CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AWARD The Corporate Citizenship Award recognizes our partners in the business community who are committed to sustaining the artistic, educational, and community impact goals of Philadelphia Ballet.
RELIANCE MATRIX FOUNDATION
DAVID F. HOFFMAN AWARD FOR ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT Named for the Chairman of the Philadelphia Ballet Board of Trustees in recognition of his unwavering dedication to the artistic excellence of our company, this award celebrates the legacy of those who elevate artistic accomplishment to the highest level.
GEORGE BALANCHINE TRUST
JEROME ROBBINS FOUNDATION
For questions or more information about the Spotlight Soirée Gala and the Grand Opening Celebration, please contact [email protected].
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Elected officials and local media will join Philadelphia Ballet leadership, sponsors, and partners in a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of our campus.
Please note that due to limited capacity, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is reserved for invited guests only.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: OPEN HOUSE AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
We look forward to welcoming you to the new Philadelphia Ballet Center for Dance at 323 North Broad Street on Saturday, September 19. Our doors will be open from 12-5 PM for this FREE family-friendly event.
Updates about the Grand Opening Celebration will be shared on this page, via email, and on our socials.
For questions or more information, please contact [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you in September!
Philadelphia Ballet gratefully acknowledges the generous sponsors of the
Grand Opening Celebration:
PLATINUM
David F. Hoffman and Mary MacElree Victoria B. Mars and David Spina
ANGEL
Deborah and Kurt Hilzinger Carolyn Horn Seidle
GOLD
Victoria Ping Lan Shelly and Marty Power Louise H. Reed Jonathan S. Stavin A. Morris Williams, Jr. and Elaine Woo Camarda
SILVER
Barbara Eberlein and Jerry Wind Henry Levy and Beth Allen Sarah and Brad Marshall
James and Stacy Sarvis
ANGEL COUPLES
Kathy Z. Anderson and Gary J. Anderson
Lisa A. and Audrey Bell George Benes, M.D. and Michael Mallee, Ed.D.
Bruce and Lori Eckert Neal W. Krouse and Karl Fong Marla and Rich Milgram The NANA Fund Lisa Simon and David Nugiel, Ph.D. Sandra and Earl Waxman John and Emalee Welsh
ANGEL INDIVIDUALS
Gina Montana Aulakh Cindy Bolt Alice Donavin Day Michael C. Lillys Keith R. Straw Karen Zimmer Paul, M.D., M.P.H.
Dr. R.J. Wallner
ANGEL YOUNG FRIENDS
Emily Kernan and Terry Scott Jeanne-Michele Mariani and Drew Crivelli Robert Marsch
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School of Philadelphia Ballet offers the highest caliber dance education of any program in the Greater Philadelphia area, providing our students with exceptional technical training and unparalleled performance opportunities.
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