Ballet Palm Beach Sets Fundraiser Gala

L-R: Nicole Noonan, Erin McGould, Lora Drasner, Robine Fleming
(c) Jacek Gancarz Photography

(Press Release) Palm Beach, FL (January 9, 2026) An ocean of delights awaits guests during the Ballet Palm Beach “Gala by the Sea.” The premier, fete fundraiser commences January 28 at The Breakers Palm Beach.  

Chairpersons Lora Drasner, Robin Fleming, Erin McGould, and Nicole Noonan have planned an evening swimming with surprises, beginning with an enchanting cocktail hour along the ocean and progressing to a sumptuous dinner, live auction, dancing, and a performance by Ballet Palm Beach's professional Company members. The dazzling event will commemorate philanthropist and community icon Anka Palitz for her 50 years of services to the dance community and the arts.

“We are so excited to greet new and returning supporters to this magical night,” said Ballet Palm Beach Founding Artistic and Executive Director, Colleen Smith. “The ‘Gala by the Sea’ promises to be an unforgettable evening of fun, and all funds raised go to support operations, including the development of our original productions, educational outreach programming and impacting our community through the timeless art of ballet.”

The Ballet Palm Beach “Gala by the Sea” begins at 6 p.m. at The Breakers Palm Beach, located at 1 South County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480. For tickets, please call 561.490.8266 or visit balletpalmbeach.org.

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