Young Professionals - Ballet Barre

Join Ballet Barre, for patrons 40 and younger, and receive tickets in the grand tier or orchestra center to four productions, discounts to the Nutcracker Market Preview Party and Houston Ballet’s Ball, and invitations to special social/networking events.

If you have already subscribed to Houston Ballet's 09-10 season, you may still receive all of the benefits listed above by becoming a member at the low price of $40. Please call 713.5BALLET to learn more about this option.

Young Professionals Series Dates	Thursday Evenings 7:30 p.m.
Manon	Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009
Without Boundaries	Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
La Bayadère	Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010
Pecos	Thursday, May 27, 2010

Young Professional Series Pricing

Grand Tier	$125
Orchestra Center	$396

Click here to purchase your membership online

For more information call 713.5BALLET

Upcoming Events

Feb. | April | May | June

 

February 2010

Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) Gala │I Dream of Maharani │ Saturday, February 6th
House of Blues Foundation Room + Bronze Peacock Room
1204 Caroline
 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. followed by an after party until 2 a.m.

This year’s HYPA gala takes inspiration from the upcoming world premiere of Stanton Welch’s La Bayadère.  HYPA is partnering with us for this very special event, and a portion of I Dream of Maharani proceeds will go towards Houston Ballet’s community outreach program, Dance Works!, which reaches children in Houston’s communities. 

HYPA will honor Ballet Barre members at the same rate as their members for the gala -- $50 for a single ticket or $90 for a member + one guest.  Please note that this pricing privilege only applies to Ballet Barre and HYPA members.  Non-member tickets are $75 per ticket.  For further information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://downtownhouston.org/en/cev/944 or call 713-658-8938. 

Houston Ballet Ball │ Surreal Movement │ Saturday, February 20th
Grand Foyer, Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas Avenue
7:00 p.m. – Midnight

Ballet Ball is one of Houston’s most prestigious events of the social season, and this year’s gala will not disappoint.  This black-tie gala raises over $500K annually for Houston Ballet Foundation’s mission and its programs.  This special night includes dinner by Jackson Hicks, exciting live and silent auction items and a full orchestra to dance the night away.  Ballet Barre members have the opportunity to attend and bring one guest at the discounted rate of $400 per ticket.  Tickets normally begin at $1,000 so Ballet Barre members are getting a substantial 60% discount.

La Bayadère performance: Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Wortham Theater Center

The high point of Houston Ballet’s fortieth anniversary season will be a spectacular new production of one of the great classical works of the nineteenth century repertoire, featuring choreography by Stanton Welch. Set in the Royal India of the past, La Bayadère is a story of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance, and justice.

Wine reception in the alcove during the second intermission.

Post-performance: enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at SoVino Bistro & Wine Bar (507 Westheimer Rd)

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April 2010

Ballet & Bubbles: Thursday, April 1, 2010
6 p.m.
Houston Ballet studios (1921 West Bell)

Sip champagne and enjoy an up-close-and-personal Houston Ballet II performance accompanied by Musiqa. Houston Ballet II (HBII) is the top level and pre-professional division of Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy.

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May 2010

Pecos performance: Thursday, May 27, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Wortham Theater Center

Created by George Balanchine for New York City Ballet in 1978, Ballo della Regina is a virtuoso set of variations, comparable to the bel canto style of opera. Set to a score by Matthew Pierce, Stanton Welch's Pecos Bill dramatizes the poignant romance between the legendary Texas hero Pecos Bill and the gutsy tomboy Sluefoot Sue. Mark Morris's Sandpaper Ballet contains the hallmarks of his work: wit, humor, and dazzlingly inventive movement.

Wine reception in the Green Room during the second intermission.

Post-performance: enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at SoVino Bistro & Wine Bar (507 Westheimer Rd).

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June 2010

Member Appreciation Party: Sunday, June 6, 2010
Anvil (1424 Westheimer Rd.)
Details TBD

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*Ballet Barre members receive special pricing. All other events included in the price of membership.

Ballet Barre’s 2009-2010 season is generously sponsored by Houston Magazine and SoVino Bistro and Wine Bar.

  

Top Image: Lauren Braden, Lindsey Brown,
Kristina Junco, and Chris Bradshaw.

Lower image: Chris Bradshaw and Maria Vilchez

Photos by: Bruce Bennet