Young Patrons Circle
Invest in Our Future
SUPPORT NEW YORK CITY BALLET’S COMMITMENT TO EXPAND OUR AUDIENCES, AND ENSURE THAT THE COMPANY’S PROGRAMS ON AND OFF THE STAGE THRIVE FOR YEARS TO COME.
The Young Patrons Circle (YPC) is a community of supporters ages 21-40 who are committed to expanding NYCB’s reach to the widest possible audience. YPC Members help to cultivate the next generation of ballet patrons through advocacy and events, and are offered exclusive benefits and experiences throughout performance seasons.
For more information, contact the Young Patrons Circle office at youngpatrons@nycballet.com.
Young Patrons Circle Levels
Benefits include:
- Invitation to five weekly working rehearsals onstage (member +1 guest)
- Invitation to Working Dress Rehearsals onstage (member +1 guest)
- Member pricing for Inside NYCB presentations
- 15% discount at NYCB gift shop
- Early access to repertory tickets
- Access to general YPC Events
- Priority ordering for George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®
- Members-only ticket pricing for the Annual Luncheon
- Complimentary Invitation to YPC Post-Performance Parties
- Invitation to view two NYCB Orchestra rehearsals during repertory seasons
($80 non tax-deductible)
Benefits include all of the above, plus:
- Complimentary Invitation to YPC to Post-Performance Parties (members +1 guest)
- Invitation to view three NYCB Orchestra rehearsals during repertory seasons
- YPC-only ticket pricing for Galas
- Advanced access to NYCB Art Series performances and invitation to special reception
- Access to Travelers Patron Lounge during performances of The Nutcracker
- Members-only pricing for Family Saturdays programs
($140 non tax-deductible)
Benefits include all of the above, plus:
- Unlimited access to weekly rehearsals onstage (member +1 guest)
- Complimentary Invitation to YPC Post-Performance Parties (member +2 guests)
- Access to Travelers Patron Lounge during repertory seasons
- Invitation to the YPC Holiday Party
- Preview of the School of American Ballet Student Workshop
- Access to Patron Ticketing and House Seats
($220 non tax-deductible)
Benefits include all of the above, plus:
- Member-only pricing for Inside NYCB presentations (prime seating)
- Invitation to informal Fall and Spring New York Choreographic Institute showings
- Private backstage tour with four guests (by request)
- Opportunity to observe a Company studio rehearsal
($220 non tax-deductible)
YOUNG PATRONS CIRCLE EVENTS
YPC BAAND FESTIVAL
THURSDAY, AUG 1
YPC MEMBER-LED MEET UP AT VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL
AUGUST 2-5
YPC WELCOME BACK RECEPTION
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
YPC POST-PERFORMANCE PARTY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
NYCB FALL FASHION GALA*
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
YPC GLASS AFTER CLASS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
YPC NUTCRACKER PRE-PERFORMANCE GATHERING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
YPC HOLIDAY PARTY*
DECEMBER, Details TBD
YPC ART SERIES EVENING*
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
YPC WINTER PRE-PERFORMANCE RECEPTION
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
YPC GLASS AFTER CLASS
MARCH, Details TBD
YPC EVENING SALON*
APRIL, Details TBD
NYCB SPRING GALA*
THURSDAY, MAY 8
YPC SPRING PRE-PERFORMANCE RECEPTION
TUESDAY, MAY 13
YPC SPRING POST-PERFORMANCE RECEPTION
THURSDAY, MAY 22
YPC SPRING PRE-PERFORMANCE RECEPTION
FRIDAY, MAY 30
NOTE: Events marked with an asterisk (*) indicate invitation pending membership level. If you are interested in attending an event that is not included in the benefits of your membership level, we encourage you to consider upgrading your membership. For more information, please reach out to the Young Patrons Circle office.
YPC NYCB X FIRE ISLAND DANCE FESTIVAL DAY TRIP
SATURDAY, JULY 15
YPC BAAND FESTIVAL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
YPC X WhitFit
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
YPC EVENING SALON*
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 13
YPC WELCOME BACK RECEPTION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
NYCB FALL FASHION GALA*
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
YPC POST-PERFORMANCE PARTY: THE CRYSTAL BALL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
YPC GLASS AFTER CLASS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
YPC NUTCRACKER PRE-PERFORMANCE GATHERING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30
YPC HOLIDAY PARTY*
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7
YPC PRE-PERFORMANCE GATHERING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25
YPC ART SERIES EVENING*
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23
YPC GLASS AFTER CLASS
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
YPC EVENING SALON*
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
NYCB SPRING GALA*
THURSDAY, MAY 2
YPC PRE-PERFORMANCE GATHERING
TUESDAY, MAY 14
YPC POST-PERFORMANCE PARTY: FÊTE DES FLEURS
THURSDAY, MAY 23
NOTE: Events marked with an asterisk (*) indicate invitation pending membership level. If you are interested in attending an event that is not included in the benefits of your membership level, we encourage you to consider upgrading your membership. For more information, please reach out to the Young Patrons Circle office.
For more information, please email youngpatrons@nycballet.com.
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