La Fête du Carnaval

State Street Ballet Gala
La Fête du Carnaval

Join us for an enchanting evening on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the beautiful Music Academy of the West.

Step into a secret world inspired by the whimsical charm of Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns. La Fête du Carnaval is a dreamlike celebration filled with elegance, intrigue, and romance—an unforgettable night where fantasy and festivity meet under the stars.

Highlights of the evening include:

  • A vibrant cocktail reception where street performers and musicians will transport guests to a world of playful elegance

  • A curated ballet performance imbued with theatrical flair and charm

  • Our annual paddle raise, the moment when patrons are invited to show their support of the ongoing extraordinary work of State Street Ballet

  • A silent auction featuring exquisite experiences and one of a kind opportunities

  • And a starlit gala dinner where special guests from the iconic Folies Bergère will escort you into the vibrant world of the Moulin Rouge...ooh la la!

Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of dance, artistry, and community. With limited spaces available, we encourage you to reserve your place now for a night that promises to delight the senses and lift the spirit

Vive la fête!

Interested in Becoming a Sponsor? 

Explore our 31st Anniversary Gala Sponsorship Levels.

  • Estimated Tax-Deductible Portion: $26,000
    FMV: $4,000

    • Premier table for 10 at the Gala, with the opportunity to host State Street Ballet artists

    • VIP reserved seating at the Gala performance in Hahn Hall

    • Sponsorship recognition in:

      • Gala program

      • Promotional materials

      • From the stage

    • Full-page color ad in the Gala program (200+ attendees)

    • VIP parking at the event

    • Patron Circle benefits at the Soloist level

  • Estimated Tax-Deductible Portion: $8,000
    FMV: $2,000

    • Table for 10 at the State Street Ballet Gala

    • Priority seating at the Gala performance in Hahn Hall

    • Sponsorship recognition in:

      • Gala program

      • Promotional materials

    • Full-page color ad in the Gala program

    • Invitation to private open rehearsal with the company

  • Estimated Tax-Deductible Portion: $3,600
    FMV: $1,400

    • Table for 8 at the State Street Ballet Gala

    • Reserved seating at the Gala performance in Hahn Hall

    • Recognition in Gala program and promotional materials

    • Invitation to a private open rehearsal with the company

  • Estimated Tax-Deductible Portion: $1,800
    FMV: $700

    • Four tickets to the State Street Ballet Gala

    • Recognition in Gala program and promotional materials

    • Invitation to a private open rehearsal with the company

  • Estimated Tax-Deductible Portion: $700
    FMV: $300

    • Two tickets to the State Street Ballet Gala

    • Recognition in Gala program and promotional materials