In ballet, a pas de deux—literally “a dance for two”—is an intimate duet, a shared expression of trust, tension, and passion. At our season-opening gala, that idea expands: orchestra and audience, tradition and celebration, all moving together as one. Our Symphony Orchestra is joined by dancers from American Ballet Theatre to set the floor in motion with dance music spanning classical ballet to sweeping ballroom waltzes, sultry tangos, and more; each piece pulsing with the season’s theme of passion.
This unforgettable night is also our largest fundraiser of the year, fueling the artistry and community that define LAMF.
Two ways to enjoy the evening:
- Program: Concert & Auction – 8:00 PM
- Dinner & Concert Program – Dinner at 6:00 PM, Concert at 8:00 PM
Featured Artists
Table Packages
To purchase a table package, please contact Jarett Jean Jacques at jarett@lakesareamusic.org or (218) 275-5263.
Enjoy an exquisite dinner with a table for 8 guests, plus one of our incredible, talented musicians. Then, join the entire LAMF audience for Pas de Deux featuring the LAMF Symphony and dancers from the American Ballet Theatre.
Enjoy an exquisite dinner with a table for 8 guests, plus one of our incredible, talented musicians. Then, join the entire LAMF audience for Pas de Deux featuring the LAMF Symphony and dancers from the American Ballet Theatre. Additional benefits at this level include:
- Dinner seating with the musician of your choice.
- 4 additional tickets and preferred seating at the Gala Concert.
- Recognition from the stage
Enjoy an exquisite dinner with a table for 8 guests, plus one of our incredible, talented musicians. Then, join the entire LAMF audience for Pas de Deux featuring the LAMF Symphony and dancers from the American Ballet Theatre. Additional benefits at this level include:
- Private musical performance by 1 LAMF musician at your home, business, or preferred venue.
- Invitation for two guests to a private pre-dinner meet-and-greet with Music Director Christian Reif.
- Dinner seating with the musician of your choice.
- 8 additional tickets and preferred seating at the Gala Concert.
- Recognition from the stage
Enjoy an exquisite dinner with a table for 8 guests, plus one of our incredible, talented musicians. Then, join the entire LAMF audience for Pas de Deux featuring the LAMF Symphony and dancers from the American Ballet Theatre. Additional benefits at this level include:
- Private musical performance by 3-4 LAMF musicians at your home, business, or preferred venue.
- Invitation for eight guests to a private pre-dinner meet-and-greet with Music Director Christian Reif.
- Dinner seating with the musician of your choice.
- 16 additional tickets and reserved seating at the Gala Concert.
- Recognition from the stage
All LAMF activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and Five Wings Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
This program was created in collaboration with Minnesota Dance Theatre.
