BBQ 4 Ballet 2026
Support three New Mexican dancers training across the country this summer
Event: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Registration is now CLOSED
SHOW UP HUNGRY
Come for the barbecue.
Stay for something bigger.
Smoked meats prepared by BBQ for Good volunteers, including Executive Director Marcos Gonzales, featuring brisket, chicken wings, and chicharróns served buffet-style in a relaxed backyard setting.
BBQ 4 Ballet is BACK
This year, BBQ 4 Ballet is raising funds to support three pre-professional dance students from New Mexico as they travel across the country to train at world-class summer intensive programs.
This year, dancers will be training at:
The Ailey School Professional Division Summer Intensive (New York City)
Los Angeles Ballet Academy Summer Intensive (Los Angeles)
School of Ballet Arizona Summer Intensive (Phoenix)
These programs offer rigorous, professional-level training in ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, and culturally rooted dance forms. For these dancers, it is a critical step toward a professional career and workforce development.
Event Details
Join us for a dinner celebration of community and food.
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location: Private residence in Albuquerque (address provided after registration)
What to Expect
BBQ Buffet
featuring brisket, chicken wings, chicharróns, sides, and dessertsPool + backyard vibe
Community celebration
Why This Matters
These dancers train 5–6 days a week while balancing school, rehearsals, and academic excellence. Summer intensives are where training deepens, artistry expands, and professional pathways begin to form.
But these opportunities come with significant costs.
BBQ 4 Ballet helps bridge that gap.
What Your Support Covers
All funds raised go directly to supporting the dancers.
Donations help cover:
Tuition for summer intensives
Travel to and from programs
Room and board for 5+ weeks
Essential training supplies (including pointe shoes at $100+ per pair)
BBQ for Good is a volunteer-led nonprofit. Our Executive Director and Board serve entirely in a volunteer capacity, ensuring that contributions go directly to supporting students.
Meet the Dancers
Jordyn
The Ailey School Professional Division Summer Intensive (New York City)
Jordyn trains over 20 hours each week while maintaining a high GPA and was recently offered an apprenticeship with her studio’s company. After attending The Ailey School last summer, she is eager to return to continue building her technique, artistry, and professional pathway toward a career in dance.
“Training at Ailey is where I feel like I belong.”
💛 Your support helps Jordyn take the next step in her journey.
Lyra
Ballet Arizona Upper Division Summer Intensive (Phoenix)
Lyra is focused on deepening her technique, expanding her artistry, and learning to adapt in new training environments. She is excited to train with new peers and faculty while gaining insight into the discipline and demands of a professional dance career.
“I want to fully immerse myself in my training and keep growing as a dancer.”
💛 Your support helps Lyra continue building her future in dance.
Lucia
Los Angeles Ballet Academy Summer Intensive (Los Angeles)
FIRST OUT OF STATE INTENSIVE!
Lucia is a dedicated dancer who is eager to grow by training in a new environment. She looks forward to working with new instructors, experiencing different teaching styles, and strengthening both her technique and artistry.
“I want to push myself in a new environment and become the best version of myself.”
💛 Your support helps Lucia continue growing and pursuing new opportunities in dance.
Our Sponsors
A big thank you to the sponsors who make BBQ 4 Ballet possible. Your support fuels opportunity for young dancers, helps them take the next step in their training, and brings our community together for a great cause (and great food).
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Contact Marcos Gonzales
bbqforgood@gmail.com
