The Relevé Society is a social group for arts enthusiasts that connects its members with Nashville Ballet performances and exclusive experiences. As a member of Relevé, you become part of an active group of supporters who are passionate about Nashville Ballet and who collectively form an energetic voice about the thriving Nashville arts scene.
Your $75 membership to The Relevé Society provides access to great events and other engaging programming. Members enjoy 12 months of benefits including:
Invitations to rehearsal viewings and performance receptions
Invitation to our signature events, including the Season Kickoff and Last Call, as well as exclusive experiences
Discounted performance tickets
One complimentary drink ticket is valid at Nashville Ballet performances held at TPAC
One complimentary Community Division adult class
As a Relevé Society member you become an ambassador of this incredible work, and we ask your support to:
Help promote Nashville Ballet on social media by sharing posts, tagging yourself at Relevé Society events, and inviting your friends to follow Nashville Ballet.
Introduce your friends to Nashville Ballet by bringing them to Relevé Society events and Nashville Ballet performances.
The Relevé Society members may also make additional contributions to Nashville Ballet's Annual Fund and receive further benefits.
Dual Memberships: Have a friend that should be in The Relevé Society? Purchase a dual membership! At a discounted rate of $125, you and any friend you choose can enjoy member benefits together.
Your contribution is deductible for federal income tax purposes to the extent allowed by current law.
Questions? Contact our Annual Fund Manager, Gabrielle Chapple.
Other ways to support:
Join US For Our RUBY SEASON Kick-OFF
We are celebrating 40 years of perseverance, passion and performance! Don’t miss your chance to hear from Nick Mullikin, Artistic Director and CEO on what this very special season holds.
Honorary Chair: To Be Announced Soon!
Event Chairs: Lauren Hansen and Milton White
Event Planner: Crystal Chen
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Relevé Society Board & Members
Relevé Society Board:
Mary Katherine Bratton
Ex officio/ Past President
Jamie Bricker
Board Secretary
Rachel Buller
Marketing and Publicity Lead
Crystal Chen
Event Lead
Caitlin Frazier
Social Media Lead
Lauren Hansen
President
Emily A King
Board Member at Large
Britney Kirksey
Board Member at Large
Alexa Lipman
Board Member at Large
Elise Lowery
Treasurer
Owen Thorne
Company Liaison
Milton White
Vice President
Relevé Society Membership:
Leigh Adams
Stephanie Alini
David Amiot
Judith Andrews
Abigail Nations Armour
Michael Austin
Laurie Austin
Bethany Avery
Jeanette Barker
Graham Barnes
Lockwood Barr
Joy Allington-Baum
Howard Baum
Ericka Beatrice
Robert Beck
Micaela Becker
Kelley Bell
Denise Bellardo
Lewis Bellardo
Kathryn Bennett
Ann Blackwell
Lana Boursoulian
Emmicia Bracey
Jennifer Brett
Melinda Brown
Andrew Byrd
Courtney Byrd
Lauren Carlson
Jamie Carroll
Kimberly Case
Eric Cook
Aurora Cotton-Suda
Leslie Culhane
Natalie Curcio
Laura Currie
Virginia Dodge
Christine Donnelly
Rachel Dorris
Steve Dunn
Laurie Eskind
Crystal Churchwell Evans
Alexandra Fetzer
Alexandria Fisher
Allison Fletcher
Andrew Fletcher
Lisa Fults
Cecilia Gagliano
Mary Taylor Gallagher
Samantha Garisto
Brittany Gargis
Renee Garriss
Amanda Gaston
Charles Gay
Sarah Gowder
Mary Belle Grande
Mahaillie Riana Griffith
Nguyen Ha
Erin Hafkenschiel-Donnelly
Elizabeth A Hall
Chris Hammer
Russ Haynes
Clare Heiberger
Nicole Heidemann
Celeste Hemingway
Alicia Herrera
Ashley Herring
Lowanda F. Hill
Alex Hoffman
Vicki Horne
Chelsea Howell
Michael Hughes
Katrina Hunter
Loney Hutchins
Jaime Ipock-Dunaway
Rahul Iyengar
Marc Johnson
Lynda Kelly
Brittney Kerner
Nikki Kicklighter
Erica Klaritch-Bryant
Melissa Yokom Koehn
Jennifer Lacey
Trey & Amy Lee
Patricia Lekki
Jason Lekki
Tara Little
Emily Loewen
Jackson Lowery
Linda Lundin
Kimberly Macdonald
Sarah Maniquis-Garrisi
Scott Massey
Apphia Maxima
Stephanie Mayne
Jamie McAdams
Melanie McBurney
Katie McCain
Brea McCormley
Tobie McElrath
Melinda McKee
Lindsay McNeal Ison
Jonathan Merkh
Gina Miller
Candace Mills
Morgan C Mizell
Trish and James Munro
Kelli Nations
Adelaide Ness
Sarah Newton
Susan Oliver
Elizabeth A Ostrowski
Izzy Ostrowski
Debra Owens
Marianna Perratta
Hannah Peterson
Gabriel Poe
Alissa Razansky
Robinson Regen
Rashidah Richard
Jessica Richards
Michelle Ring
Nikki Rooks
JR Russell
Gabrielle W Saliba
Amanda Salmon
Elisabeth Sandberg
Alexandra Sanders
Angelina Savage
Patricia Scott
Harriet Scott
Noel Scruggs
Mary Jo Shankle
Megan Seliber
Shawn Seliber
Shelly Shiflett
Cade Smith
Tim Stewart
Sarah Stob
Mara Beth Sommers
Erin Sparks
Catherine C Sullivan
Heather Thorne
Rachel Tuggle
Betsy Turner
Geena Villotti
Kristen Walker
Diana Weldon
Jacob Williamson
Claire Williamson
Kaylee Wilson
Patricia Wilson
Gregory Winningham
Alissa Woodbridge
2025-2026 Calendar of Events
Nashville Ballet RUBY Season Kick-off + REHEARSAl Viewing
Thursday, August 7, 2025
5-7 p.m.
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Rehearsal Viewing: IF I CAN DREAM + RUBIES
Thursday, September 25, 2025
5-7 p.m.
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
If I Can Dream Cocktails + Performance
Saturday, October 11, 2025
6 p.m. –TPAC Donor Lounge
7:30 p.m. Performance at TPAC
Rehearsal Viewing Nutcracker + Backstage Studio and Shop Tour
Thursday, November 6, 2025
5-7 p.m.
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Nashville’s Nutcracker Brunch + Performance
Sunday, December 7, 2025
11 a.m. Brunch at TBA
We will then attend the 1 p.m. performance of Nashville's Nutcracker followed by a backstage tour.
DANCEFIX and Brunch
Saturday, January 10, 2026
10 a.m.
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Rehearsal Viewing: SWAN LAKE
Thursday, February 5, 2026
5-7 p.m.
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Swan Lake Cocktails + Performance
Saturday, February 28, 2026
6:00 p.m. – TPAC Donor Lounge
7:30 p.m. Performance at TPAC
Ballet Ball Late Party
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time 8 p.m. -12:00 a.m.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville, TN 37201)
Attitude Rehearsal Viewing
Thursday, April 9, 2026
5-7 p.m.
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Intro to Ballet Class and Happy Hour
Saturday, April 18, 2026
2 p.m. Class at the Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Join for Happy Hour After Class!
Last Call 25-26 Season - Ruby Season CeleBration
Sunday, May 3, 2026
4 p.m. (Following the Attitude performance at 2 PM)
Location: TBA
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