Get Involved
Take your involvement with the Young Patrons Circle to the next level.
The Steering Committee is a group of dedicated Young Patrons Circle members who volunteer their time and energy to help expand New York City Ballet’s reach and cultivate the next generation of ballet supporters through strategic advocacy and engaging member events.
Responsibilities:
- Attend quarterly meetings to discuss goals, updates, and upcoming initiatives
- Maintain an active YPC membership at the Sustainer Level ($1,000)
- Support committee initiatives by volunteering for and completing tasks discussed at meetings (such as event planning, outreach, or hosting responsibilities)
- Serve as a respectful and enthusiastic ambassador for the program
- Upload NYCB's Core Values
Terms & Eligibility
- Members serve a two-year term on the Steering Committee
- Applicants must be active Young Patrons Circle members for at least one full year prior to applying and have participated in YPC events and attended performances
How to apply: Applications for the Steering Committee open at the end of the spring season and will be emailed to all YPC members.
The Host Committee is a group of dedicated Young Patrons Circle members with a flair for event planning and community building. Formed twice a year, the committee helps plan and support the fall and spring YPC post-performance parties.
Responsibilities:
- Bring at least 10 paying guests to the party
- Attend three planning meetings
- Complete any tasks volunteered for during meetings
- Help secure sponsorships to enhance the event experience
- Uphold NYCB’s Core Values
Perks:
- Access to a special discount code to share with guests
- Recognition on all event invitations and in the Playbill insert
- A champagne toast with fellow Host Committee members at the party
- A pathway to future leadership opportunities within YPC
Terms & Eligibility:
- Applicants must be active Young Patrons Circle members who have attended YPC events and NYCB performances
How to apply: Applications for the Host Committee open in late summer for the Fall Party and late winter for the Spring Party and will be emailed to all YPC members.
25-26 Season YPC Steering Committee:
Shannon Behrens
Whitney Berger
Swapna Ghanta
Sofia Horyn
Chengkai Hu
Parker Hubbard
Damian Fernandez
Jennifer Mandelbaum Nitkin and Andrew Nitkin
Juliana Roger
Helen Shaves
Jonathan Shia
Viviane Trinh
Christina Russell Zochowski