Palos Verdes Ballet 46th Anniversary Gala

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Around Town|2026|June|No.73

Student Dancers of Palos Verdes Ballet enjoying the boutique at the Gala Fundraiser.
Student Dancers of Palos Verdes Ballet enjoying the boutique at the Gala Fundraiser.

For 46 remarkable years, the Palos Verdes Ballet Association has inspired audiences and nurtured generations of young dancers through its commitment to artistic excellence, education, and community enrichment. This season, the nonprofit organization proudly commemorates its 46th anniversary with a special fundraiser dinner at The Reef on the Water, celebrating a legacy of producing professional-quality ballet performances while providing meaningful opportunities for aspiring artists.

Artistic Director, Sae Rom L. Strickland with students of Palos Verdes Ballet.
Artistic Director, Sae Rom L. Strickland with students of Palos Verdes Ballet.

An Evening of Classical Beauty and Emerging Talent

The evening honors the spring production of Les Ballets Classiques, a showcase of timeless artistry featuring the talented students of Palos Verdes Ballet alongside distinguished international guest artists. Audiences will be treated to performances by First Soloist of San Francisco Ballet, Joshua Jack Price, PV Ballet alumna Olivia Tang-Mifsud, and Julian Pecoraro, a student of Royal Ballet School, London, will join the Finnish Ballet upon his graduation.

The student dancers of Palos Verdes Ballet, performing the excerpts of "Les Ballet Classiques".
The student dancers of Palos Verdes Ballet, performing the excerpts of “Les Ballet Classiques”.

The commemorative performances of Les Ballets Classiques will take place May 30 and 31 at the Norris Theatre, home of the Palos Verdes Performing Arts program, where audiences will experience an inspiring celebration of classical ballet and emerging talent.

More than a celebration, this fundraiser represents an investment in the future of the arts, ensuring that young dancers continue to grow, perform, and dream for generations to come.

For more information, please visit palosverdesballet.org

Celebrating the Palos Verdes Ballet Community

Students of Palos Verdes Ballet eating at a table.
Students of Palos Verdes Ballet.
Students of Palos Verdes Ballet eating at a table.
Students of Palos Verdes Ballet.
Student dancers of Palos Verdes Ballet at a table.
Student dancers of Palos Verdes Ballet.
The 46th Spring Fundraiser Dinner organizers, Mrs. Kristine Yon and Ms. Sandia Yang and their families.
The 46th Spring Fundraiser Dinner organizers, Mrs. Kristine Yon and Ms. Sandia Yang and their families.
M.C. of the event, Mr. Grant Govel with the cast member, Carli Govel, a senior in Peninsula High School.
M.C. of the event, Mr. Grant Govel with the cast member, Carli Govel, a senior in Peninsula High School.
Palos Verdes Ballet Association Board member, Diane Blagojevich, and long time patrons, Mr. Philip Ross and Irene Tang M.D.
Palos Verdes Ballet Association Board member, Diane Blagojevich, and long time patrons, Mr. Philip Ross and Irene Tang M.D.
Boutique Coordinators, Mrs. Morisaku & Mrs. Kim posing at the boutique.
Boutique Coordinators, Mrs. Morisaku & Mrs. Kim.
Palos Verdes Ballet Association Guild members at a table.
Palos Verdes Ballet Association Guild members.
Palos Verdes ballet association Guild Members and their families at a table.
Palos Verdes ballet association Guild Members and their families.
Palos Verdes Ballet Association Guild members and supporters at a table.
Palos Verdes Ballet Association Guild members and supporters.
Palos Verdes Ballet Patrons at a table.
Palos Verdes Ballet Patrons.

Photo Credit: Palos Verdes Ballet

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