School of American Ballet Workshop Performance Benefit

The Workshop Performance Benefit is The School of American Ballet’s most anticipated event of the year. The annual Workshop Performances are the School’s only public performances and a rare opportunity to get a sneak preview of the ballet world’s up and coming young stars. The program will feature three performances: Scenes De Ballet featuring music by Igor Stravinsky and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, Valse Fantaise featuring music by Mikhail Glinka and choreographed by George Balanchine, and finally Bourree Fantasque featuring music by Emmanuel Chabrier and choreographed by George Balanchine. A benefit dinner follows the Tuesday evening performance, and attracts more than 550 arts patrons, corporate VIPs and New York’s social elite for a seated dinner and dancing in the SAB studios, which are transformed into elegant dining rooms for the evening. Proceeds from the Workshop Performance Benefit support all aspects of the students’ training, including an extensive $1.3 million scholarship program ensuring that all children who are accepted to the School - including those from disadvantaged backgrounds - are able to attend. For more information, contact the special events office at SAB, (212) 769-6609.