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David Hallberg in Cinderella.
Photo: Marty Sohl.
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ABT’s Exclusive Membership for Young Professionals:
American Ballet Theatre’s Junior Council is a special group of young professionals, between the ages 21-40, dedicated to the celebration and enjoyment of American Ballet Theatre’s world-class performances. This group aims to build a base of supporters whose commitment will be vital to ABT in the years to come.

Join us as a member of ABT’s Junior Council and enjoy being a part of an exciting community of enthusiastic young arts patrons.

Strategic Planning Committee
Daniel Cappello
Christopher George
Jennifer Holmes
Blair Husain
Emily Reifel
Asha Talwar
Mark Tashkovich
Josette Winograd


Annual Junior Council Membership (Starts at just $500)

As a member of the Junior Council, you will enjoy all the Dancers’ Circle Sustainer Benefits including:
  • Priority notification of American Ballet Theatre's Spring Season at The Metropolitan Opera House (the Met)
  • Priority ticketing for all New York performances of the ABT II
  • Two Passes to a special ABT Working Dress Rehearsal at the Met
  • Two Passes to a Working Dress Rehearsal in selected tour cities
  • Subscriptions to ABT's publications On Point and ABT's member e-news
  • Invitation to the Spotlight Seminar Series
  • One time use of the exclusive Belmont Room at the Met (Admission pass valid for two people)
  • Two passes to an additional Working Dress Rehearsal at the Met
  • Unlimited use of the exclusive Belmont Room at the Met
  • Invitation to attend the Annual Donor Dance Class with special guest appearances by ABT's Company members
  • Two passes to an additional Dress Rehearsal in the fall/winter
  • Invitation for two to attend an ABT Sneak Preview Event
 
Additional Benefits Include:
  • Junior Priced tickets to fall and Spring Opening Night Galas, as well as ABT's Winter Event
  • Listing in Playbill as a member of the Junior Council on ABT's Young Patron Evening at the Metropolitan Opera House

Upcoming Junior Council Events

2010 Events Calendar

1st Annual Juniors For Juniors
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Soho House
Film screening “Only When I Dance” and cocktail reception
Proceeds to benefit the JKO School

Donor Dance Class
Monday, March 15, 2010
6:30-7:30 pm
Taught by Principal Dancer, David Hallberg
Learn ballet basics with an ABT Principal

Culinary Pas de Deux
Monday, March 22, 2010
Pier Sixty

JKO School Performance
Sunday, April 11, 2010
4:00 and 7:30 pm
John Jay College
Reception to follow for JC members who participated in the sponsorship initiative.

ABT II at The Joyce Theatre
April 13, 15, 23, 24, and 25, 2010
Tickets: http://www.joyce.org

Spring 2010 Gala at the Met
Monday, May 17, 2010
6:30 pm
The Metropolitan Opera House

Spotlight Seminar
Thursday, May 20, 2010
6:30-7:30 pm
The Metropolitan Opera House-List Hall
Limited availability. RSVP upon receipt of invitation.

Spotlight Seminar
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
6:30-7:30 pm
The Metropolitan Opera House-List Hall
Limited availability. RSVP upon receipt of invitation.

JKO Back to School Studio Visit
September 2010
890 Broadway
Come greet your sponsorship student and watch a JKO class; (for those JC members who participate in the sponsorship initiative.)

View Past Junior Council Events
  • ABT Junior Council Hosts MoMa’s Junior Associates and City Center Curtain Call Members
  • Junior Council Members Attend Premiere of ABT II’s Cake
  • Charles Nolan Hosts Junior Council Members at flagship store on 30 Gansevoort Street
  • Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler hosts ABT Junior Council- Dancing with the Stars
  • 2007 Holiday Season-MoMA’s Junior Associates host American Ballet Theatre’s Junior Council
  • “The Magical Evening” Aboard the Forbes Yacht, The Highlander, September 25, 2007
  • Junior Council Members participate in Launch of Charles Nolan’s Spring 2008 line during Fashion Week
  • ABT’s Junior Council and MoMa’s Junior Associates attend the ballet at the Metropolitian Opera House
  • Junior Council Celebrates the Spring season at the home of Junior Council Co-Chair, Blair Husain

Membership gifts are renewable annually and must be paid in full. Membership benefits include you and a guest and are subject to change. Annual Junior Council dues are fully tax-deductible. You may choose to join at a higher level to receive additional benefits.

For more information on membership in ABT’s Junior Council, Allison Derusha at (212) 477-3030, extension 3274, or aderusha@abt.org.