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40th Anniversary Gala

40th Anniversary Gala

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 at 6:00PM
1111 Lincoln Road 7th Floor Miami Beach, FL 33139

Forty Years of Artistry. One Unforgettable Night.

Join Miami City Ballet under the glow of the Miami skyline as we celebrate four decades of creativity, passion, and innovation. The 40th Anniversary Gala will honor the artists, visionaries, and supporters who have shaped the company into one of the region’s most vibrant cultural institutions.

Featuring performances by Miami City Ballet and the Miami City Ballet School, the evening pays tribute to our legacy while looking toward the future of dance.

Honoring:
Sarah Arison, President, Arison Arts Foundation
Recipient of the Leadership in the Arts Award

From stunning choreography to immersive experiences, every detail of the night is designed to inspire. Guests will enjoy exquisite surroundings and artful surprises that capture the spirit of Miami and the heart of MCB.

Step inside and celebrate forty years of artistry, community, and vision—brought to life in an evening that promises to be as timeless as the company itself.

With Support From

Gala Co-Chairs

Dr. Bruce Halpryn
& Chas Riebe

Gala Host Committee

Jeffrey Davis, 
Chair, Miami City Ballet Board of Trustees
Toby Lerner Ansin, 
Founder Miami City Ballet
Charles & Deborah Adelman
Philip DeBoer
Rhoda Levitt
Nichole L’vov
Natalia Papowitz
Saul Sanders
Martha Valdes-Fauli
Charmaine Waterfield
Veronica De Zayas Esq.

Legacy Sponsors

Arison Arts Foundation
Jeffrey Davis & Michael T. Miller

Artistic Luminary Sponsors

Dr. Bruce Halpryn & Chas Riebe/
VISU Contemporary art gallery

Platinum Sponsors

Bank of America

Diamond Sponsors

Charles & Deborah Adelman
Toby Lerner Ansin, Founder, and James Ansin
Barbara & John Vogelstein

40th Anniversary Sponsors

Kathy & Steve Guttman
Nancy Jean Davis
Susan D. Kronick & Edward Manno Shumsky
Charmaine & J. Randall Waterfield

Gold Sponsors

Jill Braufman & Daniel Nir
Citadel & Citadel Securities
Philip DeBoer & DHR Global
Jefferies LLC / Joshua Rinkov & Geoffrey Schiciano
Jeff Gates & Mike Moran
Dr. Elissa Kramer & Jay Newman
Rhoda Levitt
Mary & Saul Sanders

Silver Sponsors

BVLGARI & PNC Private Bank
Anthony Di Resta & Terrance Mason
William Fox, Jr. Foundation
Goldman Sachs / Cherie Balena
Stearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.

Benefactors

Patricia and Thomas Bradshaw
Alejandro Castrillo & Alex Lam
Elinette & Miguel Diaz de la Portilla
Lorraine & Richard Gilden
Janine Gordon & Alvin Schechter
Maribel Modrono
Sheila Oretsky
David Sandberg
Jean & Gene Stark
Nora Weinreich