Neglia Ballet's 2026 Summer Gala
June 27, 2026 @ 7:30PM — 10:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Nichols Flickinger Performing Arts Center: 1250 Amherst Street Buffalo, NY 14216 Get Directions
Pre-Sale Ticket are no longer available BUT you can still join us! Tickets will be sold at the door from 6:45 - 7:15pm (Credit/ Apple Pay/ Google Pay accepted) (General Seating: $80 and Student Seats: $30)
An Unforgettable Evening of Dance!
Our Summer Gala, presented by Delaware North, brings together the best of the dance world: acclaimed dancers from across the globe, local favorites, and rising stars! It's a performance everyone can enjoy, whether it's your first ballet performance or your 100th!
For the first time in Neglia Ballet's 30+ year history we will have not one, not two but FIVE professional alumni dancers return to Buffalo to perform! We once called them "rising stars" and they have certainly proved us right!
One piece we are particularly excited about is The Paquita Pas de Trois which three of our accomplished alumni will perform together showcasing virtuosic technique, intricate footwork, and Spanish-flavored movement. Adelaide Clauss (Houston Ballet) will be joined by Rowan Lindamood (Philadelphia Ballet) and Maggie Weatherdon (Royal Winnipeg Ballet) to perform this classical pas de trois, truly making it a highlight of the evening!
Among the fan favorites returning to the stage this year will be Albatross featuring Maggie Weatherdon, Adrien Malof and Neglia Ballet's Pre-Professional students (future rising stars!).
Alumna Chanon Judson, Bessie nominated, critically acclaimed choreographer and performer returns in a performance you will not want to miss this! Chanon will be performing a self choreographed piece, Etude 11, Composed by Philip Glass, Commissioned for Philip Glass's 80th Birthday Tribute and Celebration of the Glass Etudes, Kaastsban Festival and oyce Theatre New York, NY!
Returning again this year, from Colorado Ballet, will be Principal Dancer Dana Benton (pictured below, photo credit, Gene Witkowski, 2025 Neglia Ballet Summer Gala)
After the hour-long performance in the theatre, audience members will be invited to celebrate alongside the dancers with complimentary wines from FVP Wines, Prosecco, Ghia Non-Alcoholic Apéritifs, dessert by Lola's Bakeshop, along with delicious appetizers by Espos Catering!
All donations and ticket sales directly benefit Neglia Ballet's CityDance Program and future public performances. If you can't make it, you can still be a part of the event by making a donation before June 12sth and be included in our program.
CLICK HERE to enjoy clips from past Gala performances!
