
Ballets Jazz Montréal cordially invites you to celebrate the reopening of the Eaton Centre's iconic 9th floor in style on
Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
Over 350 guests from the arts and business worlds will join together to show their appreciation for our company and this magnificent and historic art deco venue. Come and witness our cabaret format evening inspired by the 20's.
This year we are presenting five exclusive pieces - many of which are new creations.
To kick off the evening, Broadway legend Shannon Lewis will create a duet especially for our guests. This nod to our roots, incorporating Fosse's jazz influence and unique Ballets Jazz Montréal style, is sure to thrill audiences.
For the second piece of the evening, we also present The Great Escape - an excerpt from VANISHING MÉLODIES - Music by Patrick Watson. In this duet, the artists combine their talents to create a work in perfect synergy with Watson's music, which is human, vulnerable and tender.
We continue with excerpts from Soul by Andonis Foniadakis, premiered in 2018. Andonis created this deep, sensual duet on the song Ball and Chain, specially covered by the spellbinding Quebec artist Angel Forrest. The strength and exalted fluidity of the two dancers enhance the meaning and momentum of this anthology piece. This creation bears the choreographer's stamp, while drawing on the signature of Ballets Jazz Montréal: pure energy and uncommon physical power.
In addition to these three pieces, Artistic Director Alexandra Damiani will present a theatrical duet entitled Animus, which explores the tension between nature and nurture that exists in our relationships. Set to music by Jean Baptiste Lully and Henry Purcell, this duet will showcase the vitality and dynamism of our incredible artists.
To close this program, we are delighted to announce that the final piece will be choreographed by Guillaume Côté of The National Ballet of Canada. This duet showcases Ballets Jazz Montréal's signature style of energy and technique.





Guillaume Coté (Photo: Matt Barnes)
Alexandra Damiani (Photo: Maude Arsenault)
Shannon Lewis
Juliano Nunes
Andonis Foniadakis
What's more, Ballets Jazz Montréal is delighted to welcome Geneviève Borne as Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening!
Geneviève Borne has long been part of our cultural landscape. From TV to radio, catwalks to fashion shows, turntables to photography, Geneviève captures the energy of the moment and shares her favorites with audiences. A true enthusiast who wants to excite! We can't imagine a better person to be our Mistress of Ceremonies.
Between acts, enjoy a cocktail reception and open bar to network with the performers.

Geneviève Borne
WHY SUPPORT US?
The benefit gala is our non-profit organization's main source of private funding.
New creations, major international tours, as well as the development of programs to promote accessibility to dance and support the next generation of dancers - there are many projects and their success will require your generosity.
We are committed to staying close to our Montreal audience, which is why next season we will be offering several immersive and accessible performances, in partnership with local cultural organizations.
ACCESSIBILITY - INNOVATION - EXCELLENCE
By becoming a partner of this major benefit gala, you are demonstrating your commitment to the arts, while associating your corporate image with the values of Ballets Jazz Montréal.

PARTNERSHIP LEVELS & WAYS TO SUPPORT
PRESENTATION PARTNER
$20,000 INVESTMENT
(Limited to two partners)
- Tickets for 10 guests with corporate identification - Prime seating location - Logo on gala e-invitation - Logo on company website (Partner's section) - Logo on company website (Benefit Gala section) - Presenter's speech during the evening - Word from presenter with logo in evening program - Full-page ad in evening program - Dedicated corporate banners beside the stage - Logo on Step & Repeat - Logo on evening presentation board and/or screens throughout the evening - Logo and mention in press release - Unique experience on upcoming Montreal tour: 8 complimentary tickets and post-show meet-and-greet with artists - Possibility of presenting a gift to guests (at your expense)
SOLIDARITY PARTNER
$3,000 INVESTMENT
- Logo on company website (Benefit Gala section) - Mention during the evening's thank-yous - Banner ad in the evening program - Mention on the evening's presentation board and/or screens throughout the evening
ACTIVATION PARTNER
$12,500 INVESTMENT
(Limited to one partner per activation category)
- Tickets for 10 guests with corporate identification - Prime seating location - Logo on company website (Benefit Gala section) - Mention during the evening's thank-yous - Half-page ad in evening program - Logo on the Step & Repeat - Logo on the evening's presentation board and/or screens throughout the evening - Logo and mention in press release
SILENT AUCTION PARTNER
- By donating to the silent auction, you have the opportunity to promote your brand to over 350 prestigious guests from the world of business and culture. - Dedicated acknowledgement in the evening program - Logo on auction platform and website in gala section
A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
ACTIVATION PARTNER

WITH THE SUPPORT OF



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DONORS
Steve Desgagné – Saint Gobain
Maxime Rémillard
Sherry-Lynn and Denis M. Sirois Foundation
SILENT AUCTION PARTNERS


































Ms. Charlotte Cardin
Mr. Charles Goyer
Mr. Marc-André Nantais
Ms. Marie-Hélène Sirois
Mr. Francois Vaqué
Thanks to our honorary committee for their commitment and support!
MEMBERS
NOÉMIE BRIÈRE-MARQUEZ
Director, Public Affairs - CDPQ Infra
VITO A. ITALIA
Senior Director, Gi3 Global Investment and Innovation Incentives - Deloitte
ALEXANDRE LAGARDE
Vice-President, Foreign Investment - Montréal International
BRIGITTE NEPVEU
President and Lawyer - Brigitte Nepveu Avocate Inc.
JULIEN NEPVEU-VILLENEUVE
Senior Director, TACT Conseil
ANIE PERRAULT, LL.L, ASC
Special Advisor - Mercure Conseil
OLIVIER PERRON-COLLINS
President, Partner - Groupe BC2
MARIE-HÉLÈNE SIROIS
Artist-Painter
MAXIME ST-DENIS
Senior Advisor, Value Creation, ESG and Operations - Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ
FRANCOIS VAQUÉ
Chairman of the Ballets Jazz Montréal Board of Directors, General Manager and Senior Vice-President - Citoyen