Relevé Society is a social group for arts enthusiasts that connects its members with Nashville Ballet performances and exclusive experiences. As a member of the Relevé Society, you become part of an active group of supporters who are passionate about Nashville Ballet and who collectively form an energetic voice about the thriving Nashville arts scene.

Members enjoy the unique opportunity to engage more deeply with the art of dance and Nashville Ballet through a diverse schedule of social events and performance related programming. Your membership is active for one season of events, currently August 2025 - June 2026.

Relevé Society membership is $100 per season.

A dual Relevé Society membership is $175 per season. You and a friend can enjoy member benefits together at a discounted rate.

Membership benefits include:

Invitations to rehearsal viewings and performance receptions with complimentary drinks included
Invitations to our signature events, including the Season Kick-Off and Ballet Ball Last Call, as well as exclusive experiences
Discounted performance and event tickets
One complimentary Community Division adult class

As a Relevé Society member, you become an ambassador of this incredible artform. We ask your support to:

Help promote Nashville Ballet on social media by sharing posts, tagging yourself at Relevé Society events, and inviting your friends to follow Nashville Ballet.
Introduce your friends to Nashville Ballet by bringing them to Relevé Society events and Nashville Ballet performances.

Relevé Society members may also make additional contributions to Nashville Ballet's Annual Fund and receive further benefits.

Become a Member

Questions? Contact Nashville Ballet’s Director of Development, Michelle Chianese at mchianese@nashvilleballet.com.

Upcoming Events

Rehearsal Viewing: Swan Lake
Thursday, February 5, 2026

Swan Lake Cocktails + Performance
Saturday, February 28, 2026

Ballet Ball Late Party
Saturday, March 7, 2026

Rehearsal Viewing: Sherlock
Thursday, April 9, 2026

Intro to Ballet Class + Happy Hour
Saturday, April 11, 2026

Last Call - Ruby Season Celebration + Sherlock Performance
Sunday, May 3, 2026

Relevé Society Board & Members

Relevé Society Board:

Mary Katherine Bratton
Ex officio/Past President

Jamie Bricker
Board Secretary

Rachel Buller
Marketing and Publicity Lead

Crystal Chen
Event Planner

Caitlin Frazier
Social Media Lead

Lauren Hansen
President

Emily A. King
Board Member at Large

Alexa Lipman
Board Member at Large

Elise Lowery
Treasurer

Garritt McCabe
Company Liaison

Marissa Stark
Company Liaison

Milton White
Vice President

2025-2026 Relevé Society Members:

Steve Abelman
Leigh Adams
Stephanie Alini
Joy Allington-Baum
David Amiot
Betsy Anderson
Judith Andrews
Michael Austin
Laurie Austin
Jeanette Barker
Howard Baum
Robert Beck
Kathryn Bennett
Maggie Blackwell
David Boone
Mary Katherine Bratton
Jamie Bricker
Rachel Buller
Courtney Burns
Johnny Burrell
Andrew Byrd
Courtney Byrd
Kristin Byrne
Lonnie Camer
Lauren Carlson
Jamie Carroll
Kimberly Case
Gabrielle Chapple
Crystal Chen
Eric Cook
Guila Cooper
Aurora Cotton-Suda
Bethany Creech
Natalie Curcio
Laura Currie
Susann Davis
Patty Delony
Virginia Dodge
Christine Donnelly
Rachel Dorris
Steve Dunn
Carolyn Engel Amiot
Morel Enoch
Laurie Eskind
Crystal Churchwell Evans
Alexandra Fetzer
Caitlin Frazier
James Friedlob
Leslie Friedlob
Virginia Friedlob
Lisa Fults
Cecilia Gagliano
Mary Taylor Gallagher
Renee Garriss
Amanda Gaston
Eli Gibbons
Michele Gibson-O’Grady
Mary Belle Grande

Molly Gray
Lynn & Elizabeth Greer
Rachel Gresham
Megan Griffin
Erin Hafkenschiel-Donnelly
Elizabeth A. Hall
Chris Hammer
Lauren Hansen
Jocelyn Harms
Russ Haynes
Celeste Hemingway
Ashley Herring
Linda Hochberg
Alex Hoffman
Bethany Honig
Sally Hood
Michelle Hopton
Vicki Horne
Lauren Horton
Chelsea Howell
Peggy Hutfilz
Marc Johnson
Stephanie Jones
Susan Jones
Kristy Jones
Kaila Judkins
Jackie Karr
Lynda Kelly
Nikki Kicklighter
Emily A. King
Cynthia Kiser
Erica Klaritch-Bryant
Marian Kohl
Benjamin Kopriva
Jennifer Lacey
Aminah Lawery
Trey & Amy Lee
Alexa Lipman
Eugene Lotochinski
Elise Lowery
Kimberly Macdonald
Sue-anna Maley
Sarah Maniquis-Garrisi
Scott Massey
Apphia Maxima
Jamie McAdams
Melanie McBurney
Garritt McCabe
Katie McCain
Phoebe McCourt
Georgiann McCullough
Tobie McElrath
Melinda McKee
Kate Melby
Jonathan Merkh
Gina Miller
Morgan C. Mizell
Ellen Montwori
James & Trish Munro

Sarah Newton
Maki O’Connell
Hope Orr
Gary Parkes
Abbey Payne
Heather Penzhorn
Marianna Perratta
Sarah Elizabeth Perry
Hannah Peterson
Sarah Pomeroy
Sara Puryear Hunziker
Shannon Quigley
Sylvia Rapoport
Alissa Razansky
Robinson Regen
Cliff Richmond
Michelle Ring
Audrey Roell
Nikki Rooks
Meagan Rudman
Amanda Salmon
Elisabeth Sandberg
Alexandra Sanders
Angelina Savage
Harriet Scott
Patricia Scott
Denise Sesler
Mary Jo Shankle
Shelly Shiflett
Cade Smith
J.T. Smith
Mara Beth Sommers
Erin Sparks
Rita Spitz
Barbara & Chris Stark
Marissa Stark
Tim Stewart
Sarah Stob
Tatjana Stoljarova
Carole & Mike Sullivan
Jennifer Tharp
Yvette Thomas
Darcy Thompson
Heather Thorne
Owen Thorne
Cynthia Trainer
Betsy Turner
Courtnay Veazey
Geena Villotti
Kristen Walker
Catherine Wettergren
Milton White
Janet Whittington
Lisa Williams
Kaylee Wilson
Alissa Woodbridge
Alexandra Wright
Melissa Yokom Koehn