Boulder Ballet Gala 2026: Refined REDEFINED

An Evening of Performance, Celebration & Transformation

April 9, 2026 AT Highland | City Club

Join Boulder Ballet on April 9th for Refined REDEFINED: The Gala - an unforgettable evening that celebrates artistry, community, and the courage to evolve. This isn't your traditional fundraising gala. It's an event as dynamic as the art form itself, where elegant sophistication meets uninhibited celebration.

THE EVENING UNFOLDS IN TWO ACTS:

ACT ONE - Refined REDEFINED: The Gala
6:00-9:00 PM

Begin your evening with world-class ballet performance, culinary delights, drinks, and inspiring conversation. Our live auction and paddle raise directly support Boulder Ballet's mission to bring transformative dance to our community.

What's Included:

• Live ballet performance

• Exceptional food and drink

• Paddle raise to support Boulder Ballet's artists and programs

• Chance to win drawings

• Elegant atmosphere at Highland City Club

• Access to the UNREFINED After-party

Gala Tickets: $200

act two - Unrefined: THE After-Party
9:00 PM

When the formalities end, the real celebration begins. The same elegant venue transforms into an energetic dance party complete with DJ, late-night treats, and festive libations. Let loose, connect with fellow dance lovers, and experience the joy that fuels the artistry.

What's Included:

• DJ and dancing

• Sweet treats and late-night snacks

• Full bar

• Celebration atmosphere

After-Party Only Tickets: $50

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2026
Location: Highland | City Club, 885 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Gala Start Time: 6:00 PM
After-Party Start Time: 9:00 PM

Dress Code
Formal attire is encouraged for the main event, allowing guests to embrace the evening's sophistication and celebrate the art of movement in style.

For the After Party: Let's keep the celebration going with a touch of sparkle and fun! Think cocktail attire with a festive twist. Feel free to add some flair with feathers, sequins, or anything that makes you want to dance the night away!

Tickets:

• Full Gala Experience: $200 (Limited to 120 guests)

• After-Party Only: $50 (Limited to 50 guests)

About Refined REDEFINED

This gala celebrates Boulder Ballet's 2025/26 season theme: Refined REDEFINED. True refinement isn't about perfection - it's about the messy, vulnerable, visceral process of transformation. It's the strength behind the struggle and the beauty found in embracing our raw humanity.

Join us for an evening that embodies this philosophy: polished and unpolished, sophisticated and spontaneous, refined and redefined.

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Why Give?

Boulder Ballet brings world-class dance to Boulder and Colorado's Front Range, nurturing artists and inspiring audiences through performances that challenge convention and celebrate our shared humanity. Your support funds:

• Professional dancer salaries and training

• Original choreography and world premieres

• Community outreach and education programs

• Production costs for innovative performances