Our 55th Annual Gala tickets will be on sale beginning Thursday, April 27th and be available at the studio until Saturday, May 13th. We will open at 2:30pm on Thursday to accommodate our early birds. The tickets are for 1 show only and are reserved seating. Prices are $25 for adults, $20 for students 7-18, and $10 for children 6 and under. After the presale ends, tickets will be available at the Mechanics Bank Theater Box Office on May 18th.

We currently have an opportunity drawing for 4 Gala tickets and backstage parking. Parking will be good for all of the tech week and the show, you will be on the list to park in the bay with the backstage crew. The drawing will be held Wednesday, April 26th after classes and the three winners will be notified by phone. You can purchase tickets for the drawing at the front desk for just $5 each with cash, check or Venmo.

We will be having a photoshoot fundraiser with Bakersfield Dance Photography the weekend of May 20-21 for you to preserve your dancer’s Gala memories. The fundraiser benefits Bakersfield City Ballet, our city’s pre-professional ballet company. Your dancer will be posed by one of our directors to showcase their best technique. you can sign up for your spot at the front desk.

We are also accepting ads for the Gala program. If you would like to advertise your business or congratulate your dancer, please see the front desk for the form and details. Print ready ads are due May 19th.