About the Gala
From Boston to Bay Harbor, A Night at the Ballet, is a one-night-only, gala performance featuring leading dancers of Boston Ballet and students from our Bay Harbor Ballet Intensive.
The performance will include some of the most iconic ballet pieces in the industry including classical pas de deux as well as neo-classical and contemporary ballets by world renowned choreographers.
The evening will feature music that ranges from the sweeping orchestral tones of classical symphonies, to modern, introspective sounds, creating a rich emotional landscape that flows from one piece to the next.
Join us for a performance that blends the timeless elegance of classical ballet with innovative choreography, performed by top-tier dancers in tutus and tunics from Boston Ballet’s wardrobe department. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss.
Sunwoo Lee, Photo by Jake Knight
Performance Opportunity for Students
Students from the Bay Harbor Ballet Intensive will present their work on the stage of the beautiful Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Ballet Coast to Coast’s gala performance, From Boston to Bay Harbor, A Night at the Ballet.
They will learn and rehearse a piece created especially for the gala that will be performed alongside Boston Ballet dancers, giving them a unique educational experience with indelible impact.
Northern Michigan Youth Ballet Ensemble, Photo by Jake Knight
“Last year’s performance of ‘From Boston to Bay Harbor, A Night at the Ballet’ was such a great success that we wanted build upon it, strengthening our collaborative ties with Northern Michigan arts communities, and expanding our company’s impact,” Paul Craig, Artistic Director of Ballet Coast to Coast.
Community Engagement
Providing exposure to world-class dance is essential to the development of a student’s education, and nothing can compare to hands on, in person training. On the morning of Saturday June 20, 2026, prior to the gala performance, Boston Ballet dancers will teach master classes to the local community. These master classes are open to the public and anyone is encouraged to take advantage of learning from world-class ballet dancers.
Chyrstyn Fentroy, Photo by Daniel Durrett
Ballet Coast to Coast
Ballet Coast to Coast's mission is to unite distinguished dancers from premiere ballet companies to perform a dynamic range of classical and contemporary works, expanding access to the highest caliber of dance within rural communities. We are dedicated to inspiring the next generation of artists by offering students the rare opportunity to learn, rehearse, and perform alongside renowned professionals, while deepening the community's connection to the art form through accessible ballet classes for residents of all ages and experience levels. Through this unique collaboration and community engagement, we strive to elevate the art of ballet, nurture emerging talent, and bring extraordinary dance experiences to the community.
Haley Schwan and Sunwoo Lee, Photo by Jake Knight