The Ballet Ball

The annual Ballet Ball is our most important fundraising event each year, supporting the artistry of Milwaukee’s world-class ballet and our outstanding education and community engagement initiatives. Known as one of the best parties in town, it truly is a “party with a purpose”, raising much-needed funds to sustain our mission of delivering inspiring performances, community engagement, education, and training.

The Ballet Ball 2026

The next Ballet Ball will be held on May 16, 2026. Stay tuned for the announcements of theme, venue, and more this winter!

Sponsorships and Tickets

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship information will be available in winter 2025.

Other Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship information will be available in winter 2025.

Individual Tickets

Individual event tickets will be available starting in winter 2025

Event Details

Programming, attire guides, and more will be announced in spring 2026.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Sponsors will be announced in winter 2025.

Interested in sponsoring or have questions? Contact our team at development@milwaukeeballet.org

The Ball: Looking Back

If you’ve joined us in the past, enjoy a short dance down memory lane. If you’re new to the Ballet Ball, take a peek at the dancing, the extravaganza, the spectacle that may be in store for your first experience at The Ball.

2025 | EN FUEGO

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Discovery World
Co-Chairs: Cathy & Mario Costantini and Christine & Tom Irgens

Two speak at En Fuego

Crowd at En fuego

Raising numbers in the air at En Fuego

Group poses at En fuego

crowd at En Fuego

Michael Pink talking at En Fuego

2024 | After The Clock Strikes

Saturday, April 13, 2024

The Grain Exchange

Two dancers at After The Clock Strikes ball

dancers at After The Clock Strikes ball

dancers at After The Clock Strikes ball

audience members at After The Clock Strikes ball

Three dancers at After The Clock Strikes ball

Two dancers at After The Clock Strikes ball

2023 | WOW! The Ball

Saturday, February 18, 2023

The Italian Community Center
Chaired by Cheryl & Stuart Carron

Guests and dancers dancing together at the ball

guests take on the dance floor with stage lights behind them

two male guests in formal attire smiling under pink lights

two dancers performing at Wow The Ball

two dancers performing at Wow The Ball

A room full of tables and guests with pink purple lighting covering the walls and ceiling

2020 | Beautiful, A Masquerade

Saturday, February 29, 2020

The Italian Community Center
Co-Chaired by Lori & William Bonifas and Laurie & Byron Vielehr

Donald and Donna Baumgartner entering the ball in Masquarade attire

Lizzie Tripp being held up to make it look like she is floating, while wearing a flowy yellow dress

Michael Pink stands in between two people wearing Michael Pink masks

four guests pose for a photo in formal attire

Two men, in suspenders, acting as a chair for a lady in a baby pink dress. All under stage lights.

seven people pose in masks and purple lighting in the back

2019 | Raise The Roof!

Saturday, March 2, 2019

The Italian Community Center
Co-Chaired by Louise & Alexander Kempe and Mary & George Poorman

A couple smiling in formal attire, in front of a graffiti wall backdrop

Michael pink greeting guests at Raise The Roof - The Ball 2019

3 people working behind a DJ Booth

students perform while in wheel chairs and wearing red tutus

Dancers perform under dim lights with yellow spotlights

a male dancer holding a female dancer on his hip, while spinning in a circle

2018 | Unleashed

Saturday, February 24, 2018

The Pfister Hotel
Co-Chaired by Sarah & Steve Zimmerman and Peggy Mead & Mike Jones
Celebrating the World Premiere of Michael Pink’s Beauty & The Beast

a male dancer lifting a female dancer over his head, while she holds a side plank

three dancers pose, while performing at Unleashed, in gold and blue outfits

dancers performing in all black costumes

two guests smile for a picture, in animal print formal attire

turkey leg and fresh radishes on a plate with rose petals around it

dancers jumping in all black costumes

2017 | Absolutely Fabulous

Saturday, February 25, 2017

The Pfister Hotel
Co-Chaired by Sarah & Peter Damsgaard and Margaret & Michael DeMichele

dancer strikes a pose on the dance floor

company dancers performing at absolutely fabulous ball

man performs in a spinning giant hoop

Dancer poses during a performance, in a hip hop trendy outfit

two guests smile and pose with their shades

company dancers performing at absolutely fabulous ball

2016 | Magical Mystery Ball

Saturday, February 27, 2016

The Pfister Hotel
Co-Chaired by Griselda Aldrete, Eileen Force Cahill, Raquel Filmanowicz, Molly McDonald Schweiger

Magical Mystery Ball 2016

Dancers pose in their disco inspired costumes

2015 | Bacchanal

Saturday, February 15, 2015

The Pfister Hotel
Co-Chaired by Andy Nunemaker, Gail Lione, Barry Grossman, Katie Heil, Shontra Powell, Andrew Powell

Milwaukee Ballet Togas for Tutus Bachanal - The Ball 2015

Dancers perform in costumes inspired by greek togas

Dancers perform in costumes inspired by greek togas

three guests smile and pose for a picture in their greek inspired attire

2014 | Mirror Mirror

Saturday, February 25, 2014

The Intercontinental Hotel
Co-Chaired by Judson & Jessica Snyder
In celebration of the World Premiere of Michael Pink’s Mirror Mirror

Mirror Mirror - The Ball 2014

Four guests pose for a photo in formal attire

a giant sign reads Milwaukee Ballet Company

Green and purple nature decor at Mirror Mirror - The Ball 2013

a man lifting a woman above his head, while performing under purple and green lights

a couple performing at the ball

2013 | Glam Rock

Saturday, February 23, 2013

The Pfister Hotel
Co-Chaired by Susanna & Justin Mortara

Glam Rock - The Ball 2013

Barry Molina jumping in the air while wearing a red, rock and roll, costume

a couple poses in their rock and roll inspired attire

Company dancers take the stage in long white ballet tutus, at the ball

guests enjoy dinner at The Ball, in black attire with pink feather boas

men dancers jump into the air

2012 | Apocalypto

Saturday, February 25, 2012

The Hilton Milwaukee
Co-Chaired by Sarah & Jim McCabe

Apocalyptic- The Ball 2012: February 25th

Michael Pink poses with two guests at the ball in 2012

two people perform at the ball in native american inspired outfits

company dancers perform at the ball in white costumes

a couple smiles and poses for a photo in formal attire

company dancers perform at the ball in white costumes

2011 | Prom

Saturday, February 26, 2011

The Pfister Hotel
Co-Chaired by Wade Weissmann & Scott McBride

Prom- The Ball 2011

Two dancers take the dance floor

eight guests posing and smiling for a photo in 2011

four guests smiling and posing for a photo, while wearing formal attire

guests enjoying the ball in their formal attire

people playing the drums while dressed in marching band outfits

dancers perform at the ball, while wearing red cheerleading outfits

2010 | Pandemonium

Saturday, April 17, 2010

The Grain Exchange
Co-Chaired by Mike Jones and Patti Hutter

Pandemonium- The Ball 2010

Four dancers performing at the 2010 ball in fun outfits

The neon lights and a dancing crowd at the ball in 2010

four guests enjoying a conga line

The neon lights and a dancing crowd at the ball in 2010

two dancers performing while playing with a feather boa

2009 | Dance Like No One Is Watching

Saturday, February 28, 2009

The Intercontinental Hotel
Co-Chaired by Amy Schmidt Jones & Andrew Jones

Dance like no one is watching- The Ball 2009

a couple guests enjoying the ball

a couple guests enjoying the ball

Company dancers opening the 2009 ball

guests enjoying the ball in 2009

two dancers performing during the ball

a group of dancers smiling with neon green wigs on

2008 | Bada Bing Bada Ball

Saturday, January 26, 2008

The Pfister Hotel
Co-Chaired by Kathy & Randy Crocker and Jayne Pink

Bada Bing Bada Ball- The Ball 2008

guests enjoying the ball in 2008

guests enjoying the ball in 2008

dancers at the ball in 2008

a couple enjoying the dance floor at the ball in 2008

guests enjoying the ball in 2008

dancers at the ball in 2008

2007 | One Mad Hot Dance Party

Saturday, February 3, 2007

The Pfister Hotel
Co-Chaired by Katie Heil and Kathy & Randy Crocker

One Mad Hot Dance Party- The Ball

dancers performing at the ball in 2007

Fire dancer performing

guests enjoying the ball in 2007

2005 | Dracula The Ball

Saturday, October 15, 2005

The Milwaukee Theatre
Co-Chaired by Chuck Hardinger, Linda Neff, Katie Heil, Peter Mahler and Ellen Purtell

Ball guests dancing to Thriller

Guests enjoying the ball in 2005

Guests enjoying the ball in 2005

2004 | Rio

Saturday, February 28, 2004

The Wisconsin Club
Co-Chaired by Patti Brose, Katie Heil, Linda Neff, Chuck Hardinger, Peter Mahler and Mark Ziskind

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