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Become the future leaders of ABT!
American Ballet Theatre’s Junior Council is a special group of young professionals, between the ages 21-40, dedicated to the celebration and enjoyment of American Ballet Theatre’s world-class performances. This group aims to build a base of supporters whose commitment will be vital to ABT in the years to come.

Join us as a member of ABT’s Junior Council and enjoy being a part of an exciting community of enthusiastic young arts patrons.

Co- Chairs
Fabiola Beracasa
Blair Husain
 

Emilia Fanjul Pfleifer Jr
Amanda Meigher
       
Strategic Planning Committee
Ellie Berlin
Jennifer Holmes
Samantha Brous
Claudia Overstrom
Daniel Cappello
Aaron Smith
Anne Ford
Asha Talwar
Christopher George
Mark Tashkovich


Charles Nolan is the Official Corporate Sponsor of the Junior Council



Michelob Ultra is the Official Beverage Sponsor of American Ballet Theatre's Junior Council


Annual Junior Council Membership ($500)

As a member of the Junior Council, you will receive invitations to:
  • ABT’s Junior Council annual fall season kick-off party aboard the Forbes family’s private yacht, The Highlander.
  • ABT events at private homes throughout Manhattan with other Junior Council members and ABT artists.
  • Young Patron Evening during spring season at The Metropolitan Opera House and enjoy an exclusive reception for Junior Council members.
 
Additional Benefits Include:
  • Junior priced tickets to Fall and Spring Opening Night Galas, as well as ABT’s Winter Event.
  • Use of the exclusive Belmont Room at The Metropolitan Opera House. Mingle with friends and enjoy cocktails and desserts in an elegant setting. The Belmont Room, located on the Grand Tier, is open prior to each performance and during intermission.
  • Listing in Playbill as a member of the Junior Council on ABT’s Young Patron Evening at the Metropolitan Opera House.
 
Junior Council members receive all Dancers’ Circle Sustainer Benefits including:
  • Subscription to ABT publications On Point and Footnotes.
  • Exclusive final dress rehearsals at The Metropolitan Opera House and New York City Center.
  • Invitation to Spotlight Seminars; pre-performance seminars to learn more about your favorite ABT Dancers.
  • Invitation to the Fall Season Sneak Preview.

View Upcoming Junior Council Events


View Past Junior Council Events
  • ABT Junior Council Hosts MoMa’s Junior Associates and City Center Curtain Call Members
  • Junior Council Members Attend Premier of ABT II’s Cake
  • Charles Nolan Hosts Junior Council Members at flagship store on 30 Gansevoort Street
  • Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler hosts ABT Junior Council- Dancing with the Stars
  • 2007 Holiday Season-MoMA’s Junior Associates host American Ballet Theatre’s Junior Council
  • “The Magical Evening” Aboard the Forbes Yacht, The Highlander, September 25, 2007
  • Junior Council Members participate in Launch of Charles Nolan’s Spring 2008 line during Fashion Week
  • ABT’s Junior Council and MoMa’s Junior Associates attend the ballet at the Metropolitian Opera House
  • Junior Council Celebrates the Spring season at the home of Junior Council Co-Chair, Blair Husain

Membership gifts are renewable annually and must be paid in full. Membership benefits include you and a guest and are subject to change. Annual Junior Council dues are fully tax-deductible. You may choose to join at a higher level to receive additional benefits.

For more information on membership in ABT’s Junior Council, please contact Jillian Barsalou at (212) 477-3030, extension 1103, or jbarsalou@abt.org.