Diamond Jubilee
Join us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the American Academy of Ballet with our annual June performance — a special Diamond Jubilee honoring
Maris Battaglia’s incredible legacy.
UB Center of the Arts
June 8, 2025 4:00 pm
Act I Dancer Pickup & Seating
Tickets
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Fairy Tale Dance dancers must be picked up at intermission. They will be escorted by a volunteer to the Atrium, where a parent must meet them.
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If your dancer is in another class that performs only in Act I, you may also choose to pick them up at intermission and bring them into the audience.
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Dancers must purchase a separate ticket to sit in the audience
Please note that a Ticket Authorization Form from AAB will be required in order to purchase tickets. Please check your email and if you did not receive this form, contact us at dance@aab-buffalo.com
Tickets are now on sale!
Final Dress Rehearsal
LOCATION: UB Center for the Arts Main Stage
DRESS REHEARSAL: Rehearsal will take place on Sunday, June 8th, at the UB Center for the Arts. It will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be at least a four-hour break between rehearsal and performance so dancers can go home, rest, and eat. Specific rehearsal times and instructions will be sent out closer to the date of the show.
Volunteers
Volunteering backstage is not only essential to keeping things safe and smooth, it's also a truly rewarding experience. You’ll be part of the energy and excitement behind the scenes, helping ensure a magical day for the dancers. As a thank you, all performance volunteers will receive a free USB video recording of the show. If you haven’t signed up yet, please take a moment to do so today: Volunteer Sign-Up Form
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Mandatory Volunteer Meeting: Sunday, May 18th at 12:00 noon via Google Meet. A link will be sent to your email
Program Ad
Celebrate your child's year of dance by placing a congratulatory ad in this year's Diamond Jubilee performance program. This special program commemorates both their recital and AAB’s 60th anniversary. The dancers love seeing your special messages. Please complete the Program Ad Form to select your ad size, make your payment, and upload your ad and/or preferred images and text.