Workshop Benefit

Once an intimate post-performance dinner at SAB co-founder Lincoln Kirstein’s townhouse, this event has grown into a spectacular professionally staged performance and gala dinner, making it the highlight of every ballet lover’s social calendar. Proceeds from this event are used to award need-based scholarships and help SAB provide essential elements to the development of young artists including renowned faculty, state-of-the-art studios, expansive student wellness programs, and an on-site residence hall.

The 2026 Workshop Benefit will honor Frances D. Fergusson for her dedication, leadership, and enduring service on the Board of Directors, and her extraordinary commitment to the School and its students.

Chairs
Ashly Nikkole Davis
Jacqueline Erdman
Hon. Susan Phillips Read

Dinner Chair
Sarah E. Needham

Download Reply Form or reserve your tickets below.

If you would like to make a fully deductible contribution, please visit our donation page. For more information, contact SAB’s Special Events Coordinator, Ruthie Kerber at 212-769-6636 or rkerber@sab.org.

Thank You To Our Supporters

The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $400, except for the Performance-Only ticket, which is $70. We regret that all charitable contributions and benefit event tickets are non-refundable. Due to their fair market value, tickets and tables may not be purchased with Donor Advised Funds. 

A minimum contribution of $500 is required to be listed on the Benefit Committee.

If you prefer to pay with a check or wire transfer, please submit to School of American Ballet at 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 and alert the Special Events team at rkerber@sab.org.