Colorado Ballet Gala

COLORADO BALLET

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
6:00pm
Black Tie

We hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable evening where we’ll be celebrating Colorado Ballet’s 64th Season and propelling the organization towards an exciting future of artistic growth, exceptional dance education, and enriching community engagement programs.

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The One Gala will once again feature the spectacular Colorado Ballet Wish Tree, custom designed and created by Handsome Little Devils, artfully displaying our donors’ generosity. From March 17-April 21, individuals will be able to make gifts in honor of the Wish Tree to support Colorado Ballet's impactful initiatives. Your gift will help support artistic growth, exceptional dance education, and enriching community engagement programs. Check back soon for more information on how you can donate to the Wish Tree.

Have additional questions? Please reach out to Andy Telesco at andy.telesco@coloradoballet.org

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Area of Greatest Need

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Support Colorado Ballet’s mission with your gift of $100 or more. Your contribution will help us present exceptional classical ballet and contemporary dance through performances, training, education and community engagement while inspiring and growing an increasingly diverse audience base.

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Education & Community Engagement

Opens March 17
The Education & Community Engagement team brings the joy of dance to more than 40,000 community members across the country each year, making the art form accessible and inclusive for all. Your gift will help provide top-quality teaching artists and skilled accompanists—the dedicated professionals who design and deliver inspiring school programs, community initiatives, and adaptive classes. Your generosity will nurture the next generation of artists and plant the seed for new creative expression.

Dancer Wellness in honor of Asuka Sasaki

Opens March 17
Honor principal dancer Asuka Sasaki’s extraordinary 20-year career by supporting Colorado Ballet’s comprehensive Dancer Wellness Program. Your gift ensures dancers have access to essential services like physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, injury prevention, performance psychology, mental health support, and off-season strength and conditioning. These resources are vital for longevity, helping dancers stay strong and resilient and crucial for building the resilience of our Company.

Colorado Ballet Academy Scholarships in honor of Sean Omandam

Opens March 17
Honor Demi Soloist and Academy staff member Sean Omandam as he takes his final bow with Colorado Ballet by supporting Academy Scholarships. The Academy is dedicated to making dance education accessible to all students by providing over $150,000 in scholarships and tuition assistance to families each year. Your generosity helps talented students pursue their dreams, regardless of financial barriers.

Student Matinee Transportation

Opens March 17
Student Matinees bring thousands of students to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House each year, offering an unforgettable introduction to the world of dance and, for many, their first live performance. Transportation costs often prevent schools from attending, but because of generous gifts from last year, over 500 students were able to attend these opportunities. With a gift of $1,000, you can “buy a bus” and allow these schools and students to continue to attend. Our $10,000 goal will provide a transportation fund for schools, ensuring more young audiences experience the magic of live performance.

School Assemblies

New! Only available to The One Gala attendees
From the Page to the Stage school assemblies bring the history and beauty of ballet to schools through captivating performances by Studio Company dancers. As demand for this program grows, no school is turned away due to cost. With a gift of $3,000, you will provide the funds needed to bring the magic of ballet to students who might not otherwise experience it. Our goal is to raise $15,000 to fund performances at under-resourced schools, ensuring more students have access to the arts and see stories from the pages of books come to life on the stage in their school.

Expanding the Nutcracker Orchestra

New! Opens March 17
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is Colorado Ballet’s largest production, reaching thousands of people each year. For many, it is their first experience with the magic of live music and dance. The Colorado Ballet Orchestra currently performs with 19 string players, six fewer than the usual roster. With a gift of $150, you will help add string musicians to one Nutcracker performance, bringing the music to life as it was meant to be heard. Our goal is to raise $30,000 to fully realize Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece—not only to honor this great work of art but also to support our dedicated string players and enhance the experience for our audiences. The next time you attend The Nutcracker, you will hear the difference.