BalletCollective
2025 Gala

An evening of hidden wonders, unexpected encounters, and world premiere ballets.

After two sold-out Galas, we invite you to experience ECHOES OF THE UNSEEN, BalletCollective’s 2025 Fall Season. Featuring a cast of world class ballet and contemporary dancers from New York City Ballet and beyond. This bold program includes two highly anticipated world premieres: new works by Alysa Pires and Chloe Crenshaw inspired by contemporary visual artists linn meyers and Siyan Camille Ji and set to original scores by Nicky Sohn and 7038634357 (Neo Gibson)—alongside the revival of Troy Schumacher’s acclaimed Natural History (2020).

Don’t miss this powerful evening of genre-defying ballets that explore how even the smallest moments can echo with lasting impact.

DATE:

October 30, 2025

LOCATION:

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JOHN THE DIVINE
1047 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025

EVENT SCHEDULE:

6:30-8:00 PM THE CELEBRATION
An evening of playful experiences and surprising encounters

8:15-9:30 PM THE PERFORMANCE
ECHOES OF THE UNSEEN: Two world premieres, one revival

Festive cocktail attire. Tickets will be held at the door.

PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

Performed by world-class ballet and contemporary dancers from New York City Ballet and beyond, 7038634357 (Neo Gibson), and the Metropolis Ensemble.

Oracle

Choreography by Chloe Crenshaw 
Music composed and performed by 7038634357 (Neo Gibson) 
Inspired by the art of Camile Siyan-Ji
Lighting design by Ben Rawson
Danced by D’Angelo Castro, Carsyn Gekas & Sydney Chow

The Magnitude of Verticality

Choreography by Alysa Pires
Music composed by Nicky Sohn and performed by Metropolis Ensemble
Inspired by the art of linn meyers
Lighting design by Ben Rawson
Danced by Miriam Miller, Sebastian Villarini-Velez, Kloe Walker, David Gabriel & Jacqueline Bologna

Natural History

Choreography by Troy Schumacher
Music composed by Ellis Ludwig-Leone and performed by Metropolis Ensemble
Inspired by the poems of Carey McHugh
Danced by Miriam Miller, Preston Chamblee, Sebastian Villarini-Velez, Kloe Walker, David Gabriel, Jacqueline Bologna, D’Angelo Castro, Carsyn Gekas & Sydney Chow

LEADERSHIP

GALA CHAIRS

Eric and Emmie Lee*
Sara Jane Mercer*
Joey Oliva
Stephen Kroll Reidy*

VICE CHAIRS

Karin Day Kingsley*

*BalletCollective Board Member

ARTISTIC CHAIRS

Elizabeth Mayhew, The Dutchy of Millbrook, Cake Artist

linn meyers, Visual Artist

Anne Patterson, Multi-disciplinary Artist

Alexandra Schwartz, The Museum of Arts and Design Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Craft, and Design

TICKET LEVELS

All tickets include open bar access throughout the evening. Pre-performance Gala (“THE CELEBRATION”) guests will also enjoy a range of supper options.

VICE CHAIR at $10,000

Vice Chair listing in printed materials

Each Vice Chair package includes the below for up to six (6) guests:

• Access to the pre-performance gala (THE CELEBRATION)

• A premium seat at the show (THE PERFORMANCE)

• A limited-edition item designed by the season’s Collectives

• Access to the onstage cast toast following THE PERFORMANCE

VISIONARY TICKET at $2,200
Visionary listing in printed materials

Each guest will receive:

• Access to the pre and post-performance gala (THE CELEBRATION)

• A premium seat at the show (THE PERFORMANCE)

• A limited-edition item designed by the season’s Collectives

LEADER TICKET(S) at $1,200
Leader listing in printed materials**

Each guest will receive:

• Access to the pre and post-performance Gala (THE CELEBRATION)

• A seat at the performance (THE PERFORMANCE)

• A limited-edition item designed by the season’s Collectives

The estimated non-deductible value of goods and services is $200 per person. We are unable to accept payment for charitable event tickets from a donor-advised fund. We regret that benefit-associated charitable contributions and benefit event tickets are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged. Program and offerings subject to change.