New York City Ballet Principal Dancer and acclaimed choreographer Lauren Lovette is bringing ballet back to live audiences by creating a pop-up theater for a one-night-only gala event at Spring Studios – home of some of New York’s most iconic cultural events including New York Fashion Week and the Tribeca Film Festival.

Why It Matters will take place on Friday, July 16th and begin with a rooftop cocktail reception, followed by a performance with a sunset intermission in the theater, then conclude with a post-show celebratory dinner with the dancers.

The performance will feature dancers from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and San Francisco Ballet in a program created and curated by Ms. Lovette, highlighted by 4 world premieres and selected additional works by Ms. Lovette and other choreographers.

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6:30 PM Cocktail Reception | 7:30 PM Performance | 9:00 PM Dinner & Dancing

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Approximate running time of the performance will be 90 minutes including a sunset intermission

Summer Cocktail Attire

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Audience members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, administered no more than 72 hours prior to the event. Masks will not be required during the cocktail reception, performance or dinner but will be required in common areas. Seating for the performance and dinner will not be socially distanced. These protocols may be updated to reflect changes in New York State and New York City regulations and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.