Confluence Ballet Co. kicks off its fifth season with The Fifth Note – A Soirée Social on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM at 937 Liberty Ave.
Celebrating its anniversary, The Fifth Note will be an elegant evening celebrating their fifth season and five core values: Community, Artistry, Justice, Collaboration, and Future. The event includes a 45-minute performance with new choreography and live music from the Confluence Music Ensemble under conductor Alejandro Pinzón.

Ballet dancers Elena Cvetkovich, Keeley Hernandez, Madeline Taylor, Autumn B-C, Jayla Thacker, Bethany Dreste, Hester Marks, and Chelsea Rokop. Photo: Confluence Ballet Co.
Guests will enjoy cuisine from Totopo, DJ dancing, exclusive merchandise, and more. The evening also includes a silent auction with standout prizes such as a private chef’s dinner, an elegant Goddess gown, a designer purse, and a Confluence gift basket with tickets to future performances.
It will be an opportunity to meet the company’s artists and leadership while supporting upcoming projects.
“We are passionate about connecting the diverse communities in Pittsburgh through the power of live music and dance. Help us to continue creating impactful and relevant new works of art in this city by coming to our Soirée,“ said Co-Directors Keeley Hernandez and Elena Cvetkovich.

Co-Directors Keeley Hernandez and Elena Cvetkovich. Photo: Confluence Ballet Co.
Tickets are $50 each, or $40 when purchasing two or more, and include entry into a raffle for tickets to Confluence’s upcoming Jazz Nutcracker.
Event details:
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
- Location: 937 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
- Highlights: New performance, live music, DJ dance party, food, auction, merchandise
- Tickets: $50 / $40 (2+)
For details and tickets, visit Confluence Ballet’s website: www.confluenceballet.org/thefifthnote.

Photo: Confluence Ballet Co.
Confluence Ballet Co and the Confluence Music Ensemble is a non-profit organization that promotes inclusivity and artistic innovation within the world of ballet. Committed to artistic growth and collaboration, Confluence Ballet aims to expand the reach of ballet and make it more accessible and welcoming for audiences and artists alike, while challenging traditional boundaries through bold, inventive performances.

