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Atlantic City Ballet’s 40th Anniversary Gala Celebrates Enduring Artistic Excellence on March 4th

originally published: 02/27/2023


(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Atlantic City Ballet celebrates four decades of artistic excellence in the region at its 40th Anniversary Gala, which will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino. Featuring a sit-down dinner, a performance, dancing, and a salute to the esteemed ballet company’s accomplished alumni from the past 40 years, proceeds from the evening will go toward continuing a tradition of inspiring passion for future generations to come. Guests are encouraged to wear a splash of ruby red in celebration of the ballet company’s 40th year anniversary.

Founded by Artistic Director Phyllis Papa in 1982, the Atlantic City Ballet has served as one of the cultural treasures of New Jersey, providing artistic experiences to countless individuals of all ages and showcasing talented dancers from around the world. Performing in theaters all along the East Coast and across the country, the company has earned national acclaim for its innovative and original works.

With a deep commitment to the community where it continues to thrive, in addition to full slate of annual performance dates, the Atlantic City Ballet also offers educational programs designed to fit the needs of a diverse student population. The company’s community outreach initiatives encourage appreciation of and participation in the art form.

“It’s truly an honor to be celebrating 40 years as a cultural institution in the Atlantic City region,” says Papa.  “The importance of the arts in a community is limitless, and on behalf of the entire Atlantic City Ballet family, we are thrilled to be able to continue providing cultural and educational experiences in our community.”

Tickets for the 40th Anniversary Gala, which begins at 7:00pm, are $250 are available for purchase online. The gala is a charitable event and donations are tax deductible to the maximum extend allowed by law. A VIP Sponsor Reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and cocktails kicks things off at 6:00pm. All are encouraged to attend the 40th Anniversary Gala and support the Atlantic City Ballet and arts in the region! If you are unable to attend, online donation options are available at acballet.org. 




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Sponsorships for the gala range from $500 (Bronze Sponsor) up to $25,000 (Event Sponsor). All sponsorship levels include entry to the VIP Sponsor Reception. Call 609-348-7201 or email [email protected] for more information about sponsorship opportunities.

Founded in 1982 by artistic director and choreographer Phyllis Papa, the Atlantic City Ballet has introduced countless people of all ages to the arts and culture while showcasing international talent. Performing in theaters all along the East Coast and across the nation for four decades, the ballet company has gained recognition for its innovative works, including “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Dracula,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Carmen.” Since its inception, the Atlantic City Ballet has served as one of the cultural treasures of New Jersey and continues a tradition of dance excellence for future generations of ballet audiences. The Atlantic City Ballet is a 501-c3 corporation. 




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