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 The Attitude Rehearsal Viewing
Join us on Thursday, April 17 at 5 p.m. as Artistic Director Nick Mullikin shares a look at his world premiere ballet, Erase The Night.
This groundbreaking ballet explores the profound themes of addiction, isolation, and the power or community support, weaving a tale of struggle, hope, and connection through breathtaking dance and narrative dance.
Drinks & hors d'oeuvres to follow
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Not A Relevé Society Member, but you still want to attend?
In lieu of guest tickets for this event, please make a donation towards supporting the creation of this ballet. All project supporters are invited to join the April 17 rehearsal viewing. See below for details.
Join US For LAST CALL, but The FIRST PEEK
Don’t miss your last chance to celebrate a brilliant season of dance with company artists and be the first to see what next season holds!
Relevé Society creates The LAST and BEST party of the season. Directly following the last performance of the season walk from TPAC to The Athenaeum at 225 Polk Avenue to join this last hurrah of the season with drinks, light bites, music and more!!
Join us for a sneak peek at next season’s work with the premiere of Nashville Ballet’s 40th season announcement reel!
Event Chairs: Emily King, Apphia Maxima, and Milton White
Featured Artist: Alexa Lipman
Relevé Society Members have access to discounted tickets.
Location: The Anthenaeum at 225 Polk Avenue
Relevé Society Board & Members
Relevé Society Board:
Mary Katherine Bratton
President
Jamie Bricker
Board Secretary
Rachel Buller
Marketing and Publicity Lead
Crystal Chen
Event Lead
Caitlin Frazier
Social Media Lead
Lauren Hansen
Vice 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
Membership Liaison
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
2024-2025 Calendar of Events
Nashville Dance Festival Cocktails + Performance
Friday, July 19, 2024
6 p.m. – bartaco 2526 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
7:30 p.m. performance at the Belmont Fisher Center
Summer Soirée
Thursday, August 22, 2024
6 p.m. - Beer & Ballet to kick-off the season!
Location: Monday Night Brewing 1308 Adams St, Nashville, TN 37208
Nashville Ballet Season Kick-off + Studio Open House
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time 11 a.m - 2 p.m.
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Rehearsal Viewing: Dracula
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
5-7 p.m.
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Dracula and Serenade Cocktails + Performance
Saturday, October 5, 2024
6 p.m. – Gannons Nashville (located inside the Courtyard Marriott)
7:30 p.m. performance at TPAC
Dia De Los Muertos
Saturday, October 19, 2024
6 p.m. – Pancho & Lefty’s Cantina (4501 Murphy Rd,)
7:30 p.m. performance at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Rehearsal Viewing Nutcracker + Backstage Studio and Shop Tour
Thursday, November 14, 2024
5-7 p.m.
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Nashville’s Nutcracker Brunch + Performance
Sunday, December 8, 2024
11 a.m. Brunch at Ophelia’s at 401 Church St. Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37219
We will then attend the 1 p.m. performance of Nashville's Nutcracker followed by a backstage tour.
DANCEFIX and Brunch
Saturday, January 11, 2025
10 a.m.
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Rehearsal Viewing: The Sleeping Beauty
Thursday, February 6, 2025
5-7 p.m.
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
The Sleeping Beauty Cocktails + Performance
Saturday, February 22, 2025
6 p.m. – Church and Union 201 4th Ave N, Suite 101 Nashville, TN 37219
7:30 p.m. performance at TPAC
Ballet Ball Late Party
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time 8 p.m. -12:00 a.m.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville, TN 37201)
Intro to Ballet Class and Happy Hour
Saturday, March 22, 2025
2 p.m. Class at the Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Join for Happy Hour After Class!
Attitude Rehearsal Viewing + Spring Happy Hour
Thursday, April 17, 2025
5-7 p.m.
Location: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
Last Call 24-25 Season
Sunday, May 4, 2025
4 PM (Following the Attitude performance at 2 PM)
Location: 225 Polk Avenue
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