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Join us for a celebration of our students, dance, and the 250th anniversary of the United States at our Red, White, & Dance Gala! Come together with our Rock School community of dancers, civic leaders, and arts enthusiasts for our biggest fundraising event of the year. This event features dazzling performances from our students, including the world premiere of our 18th Rock School and Curtis Institute Artistic Collaboration, delicious food and cocktails, and live and silent auctions packed with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, all in support of our Scholarship Fund and RockReach community engagement programming.
Red, White, & Dance Gala
Thursday, May 7, 2026
600 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA
Cocktail Attire
2026 Honoree: Christine Shevchenko, Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Cocktails & Social Gathering
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Dinner, Live Auction, & Performances
Contact [email protected] for event information and other inquiries.
The Rock School for Dance Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Our mission is to develop the whole dancer, enabling students to reach the highest standards of technique and artistry in a nurturing supportive environment that elevates the art form, the dancer, and the audience. EIN# 23-2707419