Bubbles at the Barre

With great excitement, Adage Ballet Academy invites you to be part of a historic occasion—our First Annual Gala Fundraising Event: Bubbles at the Barre. This premier event is set to be an evening of sophistication, celebration, and support for the arts.

Save the Date: Sunday, October 20th, 2024

Location: 2200 1st Ave S, Suit 200, Seattle, WA 98134 (one block from Adage studios, entrance located on S Walker St.)

Parking: Free street parking on Sundays

This inaugural gala will feature an array of sparkling beverages, wonderful hors d’oeuvres, a curated silent auction and a surprise performance from ABA dancers. As we are gathering for the first time, your presence at this family friendly event will help lay the foundation for what we envision as a long-standing tradition of support and excellence in ballet education.

Our Commitment to Equity and Access: We are raising funds for the following purposes, and we greatly appreciate your consideration to contribute towards these important causes. All donations are highly valued to support our mission of caring attentively for our students in a joyful environment.

• Production Fund: Ensuring all students can showcase their talent on stage, our production fund covers all performance and costume fees, guaranteeing participation for ALL students without financial hurdles.
• Tuition Fund: We are dedicated to breaking barriers to ballet education by offering needs-based scholarships to committed students, empowering their artistic journeys.

VIP Champagne Reception & Studio Performance

Hosted by Gala Chair, Evelyn Daniels, this exclusive pre-gala event will take place at the Adage Ballet Academy studios from 3:00-4:00pm on Sunday, October 20th. Our Principal Sponsor will be present at the event where champagne, sparkling drinks, and light bites will be enjoyed. Repertoire and variations performances by ABA Advanced Dancers and early access to premium silent auction items, makes this an event you don't want to miss. Limited tickets available for purchase for $85 which also includes access to the main Bubbles at the Barre Gala from 4:00-6:00pm located only 1 block away from our facilities. VIP Guests will be escorted by ABA Artistic Director, Abby Jayne DeAngelo from the Champagne Reception to the main Gala Event.

Become a Member of our Corps de Ballet! - limited memberships available

As a member of the Corps de Ballet, you and 5 of your friends will have exclusive use of your own cocktail table at the gala! Included in your Corps de Ballet membership are 2 VIP Tickets for the Champagned Reception & Studio Performance taking place at Adage Ballet Academy studios just before the Gala. Option to upgrad your Corps de Ballet membership to VIP for additional guests or the entire table! Corps de Ballet members will receive recognition in the program along with recognition during the 24/25 Academic Year at the ABA Studios on the Sponsors Honor Wall. Corps de Ballet memberships are expected to quickly sell out, so jeté your way to secure your table.

Your support during this gala will enable us to continue our mission of fostering talent and enthusiasm for ballet across all backgrounds and communities. We are thrilled to invite you to join us as we celebrate this momentous first gala and we look forward to an evening that promises to be both delightful and impactful.

Thank you to our PRINCIPAL Sponsor for making this event possible.

If you are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities or Donation to our Silent Auction, please contact us here.