JoffreyNext Luncheon
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Peninsula Chicago | 108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
- 11:30 AM | Registration
- 12:00 PM | Luncheon and Program
- 2:00 PM | Event Concludes
Join the Joffrey Women’s Board to celebrate women in dance, featuring acclaimed choreographer Chanel DaSilva, whose captivating work Wabash & You premieres with the Joffrey this fall at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.
Experience an inspiring conversation with Chanel and more influential voices from the Joffrey community, as they share their creative journeys and perspectives on the evolving role of women in dance.
Individual Ticket | $350
- Purchase Tickets
- Tax-deductible portion - $200
Sponsorships Start at $3,000
Please contact the Events Office at [email protected] to learn about our sponsorship opportunities.
Tax-deductible portion — $47,000
- Topline visual recognition on all digital and printed materials – “[Company/Individual] presents JoffreyNext”
- Logo/name recognition on step-and-repeat
- Logo/name recognition in the Harris Theater program book as Presenting Sponsor of JoffreyNext
- Dedicated post-event social media highlights on Joffrey’s official channels
- Two reserved tables with premium seating for 10 guests each
- Opportunity to host a choreographer at your table
- Includes all applicable benefits from preceding sponsorship levels
Tax-deductible portion — $22,000
- Logo recognition as Lead Sponsor of JoffreyNext in all digital and printed materials, including website and social media
- Onsite logo recognition at the JoffreyNext event
- Business sector exclusivity as applicable
- Two reserved tables with preferred seating for 10 guests each
- Opportunity to host Artistic Leadership at your table
- Includes all applicable benefits from preceding sponsorship levels
Tax-deductible portion — $13,500
- Verbal recognition during the event as Visionary Sponsor of JoffreyNext
- One reserved table with preferred seating for 10 guests
- Complimentary valet service
- Includes all applicable benefits from preceding sponsorship levels
Tax-deductible portion — $8,500
- Name recognition as Innovation Sponsor of JoffreyNext in all digital and printed materials, including website and social media
- Onsite name recognition at the JoffreyNext event
- One reserved table for 10 guests
- Pre-poured bubbly at the table (non-alcoholic alternatives available)
- Includes all applicable benefits from preceding sponsorship levels
To become an Empower Sponsor, please email [email protected] or call 312.386.8985.
Tax-deductible portion — $3,500
- Recognition as Empower Sponsor of JoffreyNext in digital communications and on the website
- Invitation for two to a Joffrey Company rehearsal of Matters of the Heart at Joffrey Tower
- One reserved table for 10 with sponsor signage
- Includes all applicable benefits from preceding sponsorship levels
To become a Friend Sponsor, please email [email protected] or call 312.386.8985.
Tax-deductible portion — $2,250
- Recognition as Friend Sponsor of JoffreyNext in digital communications and on the website
- Invitation to Pre-Luncheon Sponsor Reception
- Reserved partial table for you and 4 guests
- Opportunity to share a table with another Friend Sponsor
- Personalized sponsor welcome note placed at your seat
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Celebrating Distinguished Women in Dance
Chanel DaSilva, Choreographer
Facilitating the Conversation - Anne O'Donnell
Joffrey Women's Board President | Farissa Knox
JoffreyNext Co-Chairs | Johanna Ferguson and Anne Forman
JoffreyNext Committee | Carolyn A. Blessing, Ellen Distelheim, Sandi Hartstein, Megan N. Hoffmann, Marsha Kamen, Rachel Martell, Stephanie Nelson, and Cheryl Tama Oblander
About the Joffrey Women's Board
Founded in 2002, the Women’s Board advances the activities and prominence of The Joffrey Ballet as a leading cultural and educational institution.
Members embrace the spirit of philanthropy, expressing their passion for the Joffrey through advocacy and support. The Women’s Board raises over $2 million annually for The Joffrey Ballet. Members promote special, mission-driven fundraising efforts, such as the En Pointe initiative and the Joffrey’s Community Engagement programs.
Event Inquiries
JoffreyNext Sponsors
JoffreyNext Sponsors
Empower Sponsors
- Easy Tax Appeals (Lauren DW Tatar, Esq.)
- Jo Ferguson & Nick Grossi
- Anne and Randy Forman
- Sandi Hartstein
- Hoffmann Family of Companies
- Jessica Jecmen
- Rachel & Aaron Martell
- Space519
- Cheryl Tama Oblander
Friend Sponsors
- Anna Assenmacher
- Paula Borg
- Halie Lyn Braden
- Marci Holzer
- Karen Peters and Charles Frank
- Ibby Pinsky
- Susan Scanlon, MD
- Liz Sharp
- Chrissie Walker
- Magnes Welsh