Spin Me Right Round
Tuesday, June 3, 2025

MAD HOT BALLET is one of the most highly anticipated events of Toronto’s social calendar. A one-night-only affair, The National Ballet of Canada's annual fundraising gala brings people together to celebrate the excellence, creativity and joy of dance.

With the funds raised, over $1 million each year, gala attendees support the National Ballet’s Community Engagement programmes. Through a variety of initiatives, we work with diverse communities to affirm that dance is for everyone, and that everyone benefits from creative expression, movement and imagination.

“Entering the Four Seasons Centre felt like stepping into the Met Gala, with everyone dressed to the nines and showcasing unique and playful outfits that embraced the theme.”

– Deanne Kearney, Dance Debrief 

MAD HOT VIP Experience
Gala Performance, Dinner and Dancing On Stage

The evening is unique among galas – you will enjoy the acclaimed artists of the National Ballet in performance, followed by the opportunity to meet, dine and dance with the dancers onstage at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

Limited tables and VIP tickets remain. If you are interested in sponsorship or a gala table, please contact us by email or call the MAD HOTline at 416 345 1944.

MAD HOT Party Experience
Gala Performance and Party

MAD HOT BALLET begins with an hour-long performance of works from the National Ballet’s signature repertoire. Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director, curates a mix of classical and contemporary work to showcase our inspiring dancers. Post-performance, the audience takes over the lobby for the MAD HOT Reception featuring hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, activations and perhaps a surprise or two. Dress your New Wave best and be prepared to burn down the house.

MAD HOT Gala Performance tickets go on sale April 1.

MAD HOT BALLET: New Wave
Tuesday (I'm in Love), June 3, 2025
5:30 pm: Doors Open
6:30 pm: Gala Performance
7:30 pm: MAD HOT Receptions
8:30 pm: VIP Dinner Onstage

This Must Be the Place
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen Street West, Toronto

Call Me / One Way or Another
MAD HOTline: 416 345 1944
madhot@national.ballet.ca

MAD HOT BALLET Gala Committee

Gala Co-Chairs
Suzanne Cohon
Nicholas Mellamphy

Honourary Chair
Inger Bartlett

Gala Committee
Nichole Anderson
Amanda Alvaro
Emily Burnett
Amy Burstyn-Fritz
Melissa Campisi
Dimitri Chris
Rochelle de Goias
Trish Del Sorbo
Rana Florida
Tatjana Freger
Tamara Glazier-Pariselli
Cynthia Hawtin
Adrian Mainella
Samantha Molyneux
Hope Muir
Natasha Penzo
Amanda Ram
Amanda Riva
Candice Sinclair
Erin Sternberg
Mary-Kathleen Young

Top Photo: Heather Ogden. Photo by Karolina Kuras.