Spring Gala
April 11, 2026 6:30PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Campus of the Cleveland Public Library
10601 Euclid Ave in Cleveland
Follow the Yellow Brick Road for an enchanting evening in the Land of Oz! Join us for a wickedly wonderful night benefiting Ohio Contemporary Ballet. Guests will enjoy spirited refreshments, an enchanting reception menu of small plates and desserts, a performance by Ohio Contemporary Ballet, and a live auction and paddle raise—followed by music and dancing inspired by the magic of Oz.
6:30-7:30PM Passed Hors d’oeuvres & Small Plates with Open Bar
7:30-8:30PM Live Auction & Fund-A-Need
8:30-9:30PM Reception & Dancing
Proceeds from the event will support Ohio Contemporary Ballet’s exceptional artistry, general operations, and educational initiative.
Honorary Guests
Himanshu H. Shah
Harvy Santos
Diana Borcz
Harvy Santos
Harvy Santos is a modern milliner who creates hats and couture headpieces that fuse traditional techniques with new materials, and timeless elegance with fashion-forward flare. Featuring exquisite details and fine lines, each piece is a unique creation entirely hand made from luxurious materials in his London studio. Hats from his collections have appeared in glossy magazines around the world and graced many famous heads including Hebe Tien, Bibi Zhou, Isabella Rossellini, Natalie Dormer, Jamie Campbell Bower, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Ncuti Gatwa, Lady Gaga and Cynthia Erivo.
Born in the Philippines, Harvy trained as a dancer and joined the professional company of the Hong Kong Ballet for six seasons before moving to the UK to study millinery. He worked for the Royal Ballet & Opera as well as leading British milliners Noel Stewart and Stephen Jones, and has made hats for numerous film and television productions including Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte, Disney’s Snow White and Wicked. His classical training, both on stage and in the workshop, continues to inform his elegantly energetic work.
WICKED-Inspired Hats: Up for Auction for a Magical Cause!
Harvy Santos, the internationally acclaimed modern milliner, has conjured two unique hats inspired by the iconic characters Glinda and Elphaba from WICKED. Don’t miss the chance to meet the Harvy Santos in person at the Land of Oz Spring Gala and hear the stories behind his enchanting creations!
Generous Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsoring Ohio Contemporary Ballet’s Spring Gala is a unique and highly-visible way for your company, organization, or family foundation to help sustain the company. Proceeds from the Spring Gala will go directly towards supporting operations, performances, and outreach programs. Ohio Contemporary Ballet is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
$20,000 IMPRESARIOS
- 16 Gala Tickets
- Full-page ad in self-produced programs through April 2026
- Top billing on Gala marketing (print, web, social media visibility)
- Gala night signage and company recognition video
$10,000 ETOILES
- 12 Gala Tickets
- Half-page ad in self-produced programs through April 2026
- Top billing on Gala marketing
- Gala night signage and company recognition video
$5,000 PRINCIPALS
- 6 Gala Tickets
- Logo on Gala materials and website
- Gala night signage and recognition
$2,500 SOLOISTS
- 4 Gala Tickets
- Logo on Gala materials and website
- Gala night signage and recognition
$1,500 CORPS DE BALLET
- 2 Gala Tickets
- Logo on Gala materials and website
- Gala night signage and recognition
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Gala Support
Proceeds from the Spring Gala will go directly towards supporting operations, performances, and outreach programs. Ohio Contemporary Ballet is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
