Feb 14-15: Phoenix Ballet Performs Golden Swan Gala to Benefit Dancer Who Lost Home in LA Fires

On Friday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15, 2025, ballet lovers across the state are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend by attending Phoenix Ballet’s “Golden Swan Gala” at Herberger Theatre (located at 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85004), which will feature a variety of romantic pieces, including “Swan Lake,” “Romeo & Juliet,” and more.

“This festive celebration will not only be an evening of world-class dance to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but it will also be a fundraiser for one of our guest dancers who lost their home in the LA fires,” said Phoenix Ballet’s Artistic Director Slawomir Woźniak.

A portion of proceeds from the weekend’s performances will go towards guest artist Myles Lavallee, who will be in town performing while he simultaneously tries to rebuild his life from the ground up.

The gala performances will take place at 7 p.m., Friday, February 14 and 5 p.m. Saturday, February 15, at the Herberger Theater in downtown Phoenix. Tickets range from $55 – $105/person and are available at www.phoenixballet.org and www.herbergertheater.org. ,

Woźniak created the special show, which will feature international ballet stars performing famous love duets featuring the following guest artists and performers:

• Chloe Misseldine: a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater in New York
• Bakhityar Adamzhan: award winning-dancer originally from Russia and currently a principal dancer with Astana Opera
• Bianca Scudamore: a dancer with the Paris Opera Ballet who trained in Brisbane
• Basia Rhoden: a dancer with Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, originally from California who trained at the acclaimed Master Ballet Academy in Scottsdale
• Antoine Kirscher: a Premier Danseur at the Ballet de L’Opera National de
• Slawek Wozniak: originally from Poland, a principal dancer with Phoenix Ballet
• Michal Wozniak: originally from Poland, a principal dancer with Phoenix Ballet
• Tessa Rivadulla: from Arizona, part of the viral Master Ballet Academy and famous on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
• Parker Rozzano-Keefe: from California, a principal dancer with Phoenix Ballet and part of the viral Master Ballet Academy
• McKenzie Thomas: a principal dancer with Phoenix Ballet originally from Colorado who trained at the acclaimed Master Ballet Academy
• Myles Lavallee: a former Ballet Arizona and Hubbard Street dancer and award-winning choreographer for Master Ballet Academy students
• Alicia Lucchesi: graduate of Master Ballet Academy and a student, studying on a merit scholarship at Beijing Dance Academy

The performance will last approximately 2 hours, including intermission. Tickets are available for purchase (ranging from $55 – $105) at www.herbergertheater.org/events/golden-swan-gala. Get 40% off by using code SWAN40.

For more information on the Phoenix Ballet (whose studio is located at 15795 N. 76th St., Scottsdale, AZ, 85260) and their upcoming performances throughout the state, visit www.phoenixballet.org, call 602.996.8000 or email info@phoenixballet.org.