BalletCollective
2025 Gala

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

Two highly anticipated world premieres: one by Alysa Pires, set to music by Nicky Sohn and inspired by the lithographic drawings of linn meyers; the other by Chloe Crenshaw, performed to music by 7038634357 (Neo Gibson) and inspired by Siyan Camille Ji’s mythical photographs. And, one revival: Troy Schumacher’s Natural History (2020).

BalletCollective’s 2025 Fall Season, ECHOES OF THE UNSEEN, explores how one might sense or be affected by minuscule moments, elements, or experiences that manifest in lasting, delayed, and magnified ways.

Founded in 2010 by acclaimed choreographer and director Troy Schumacher, arts nonprofit BalletCollective asks not what ballet is, but what it can be—partnering with both established and emerging art makers and thought leaders in a deeply collaborative, original process to make forward-thinking ballet-based works.

BalletCollective exclusively performs original, commissioned work and has partnered with a roster of 330+ acclaimed artists, architects, authors, choreographers, composers, musicians, designers, and dancers (“The Collective”) to make 20+ works to date, including three-full length pieces, The Nutcracker at Wethersfield, The Night Falls, and this summer, The Woods.

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, Preston Chamblee, 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

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.

GROUP TICKETS

VISIONARIES GROUP of 6 at $9,000
Visionary listing in printed materials**

Up to six (6) guests will receive:

• Entry to the pre-performance Gala (“THE CELEBRATION”)

• Premium seats at the performance (“THE PERFORMANCE”)

• Access to the onstage cast toast following the performance

• One (1) signed limited-edition item designed by the Season’s collaborators

LUMINARIES GROUP of 4 at $3,200

Luminary listing in printed materials**

Up to four (4) guests will receive:

• Entry to the pre-performance Gala (“THE CELEBRATION”)

• Prime seats at the performance (“THE PERFORMANCE”)

• One (1) signed limited-edition item designed by the Season’s collaborators

BENEFACTORS GROUP of 2 at $1,800

Benefactor listing in printed materials**

Up to two (2) guests will receive:

• Entry to the pre-performance Gala (“THE CELEBRATION”)

• Seats at the performance (“THE PERFORMANCE”)

• One (1) signed limited-edition item designed by the Season’s collaborators

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

LEADER TICKET(S) at $1,250
Leader listing in printed materials**

Each guest will receive:

• Ticket(s) to the pre-performance Gala (“THE CELEBRATION”)

• Seats at the performance (“THE PERFORMANCE”)

• One (1) signed limited-edition item designed by the Season’s collaborators

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

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.