Experience an unforgettable night of dance at the 14th Annual Gala of the Stars. This unique event boasts an incredible roster of world-renowned ballet stars from internationally-acclaimed ballet companies and Festival Ballet Theatre alumni stars, whose talent will be complemented by select, inspired young ballet protégés. Current and future stars will share the stage in one unprecedented spectacular performance.

This year marks a milestone for Festival Ballet Theatre and its official ballet school, Southland Ballet Academy. Festival Ballet Theatre, Orange County’s premier non-profit ballet company, celebrates its 35^th anniversary and Southland Ballet Academy celebrates its 40^th anniversary.

A special demonstration of the talented next generation and ballet protégés. This program is the culmination of 2 weeks of intensive ballet training designed for the inspired young dancer. These hand-picked young dancers are offered the rare opportunity to be very closely seen and guided by esteemed internationally well-known artistic directors and ballet masters including Christopher Powney, Artistic Director of Royal Ballet School, Larissa Saveliev and Gennadi Saveliev, Youth America Grand Prix Founders and Artistic Directors as well as Southland Ballet Academy’s Artistic Director, Salwa Rizkalla, and esteemed faculty.