Shows - Frequently asked questions

All patrons, including small children sitting in laps, must have a ticket to enter the venue. Infants or children under 2 years of age can attend on the lap of an adult for free. You may purchase tickets online at the Ajkun Ballet Theatre - Box Office (https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ajkun-ballet-theatre-11417581498)

No, there are no door sales. To attend our shows, please purchase a ticket online at the Ajkun Ballet Theatre- Box Office(https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ajkun-ballet-theatre-11417581498)

VIP Premium Front Rows. General Admission Back Rows. For productions in-the-round (always specified in the show description) this section may include rear orchestra seats.

No, your contactless tickets will be validated directly at the door.

Patrons can freely choose their seats within the section of their ticket purchase. Sections are VIP Premium Front Rows and General Admission.

No, our shows are one-act plays.

There are no age restrictions, and children are welcome at the Ajkun Ballet Theatre shows. Parent Guidance is advised for some shows.

Children can feel more immersed in the action and experience a closer connection when sitting in the front rows. For the Face-To-Face experience, we recommend Front Row tickets for children that may otherwise have other patron’s heads partially obstruct their view.

We recommend that you arrive 10-30 minutes before your scheduled event to have plenty of time to get comfortable in your seat. Please remember that patrons freely sit within the section of their ticket purchase. The lobby opens 60 minutes before the event and patrons are seated 30 minutes before the show begins.

We do our best to accommodate late comers but cannot guarantee it. Under extreme circumstances (e.g., extreme weather conditions) and depending on availability, we may allow the patron to attend on another date.

Tickets sales for the Ajkun Ballet Theatre shows are final. There are no refunds. Ticket non-refund terms and conditions are agreed to before purchase. Proceeds from unused tickets fund A Ticket To Dream offering free admission to our underprivileged communities.

Under extreme circumstances (e.g., extreme weather conditions) and depending on availability, we may allow the patron to attend on another date. Rescheduling is not guaranteed and may only be offered for the same experience, event title, and for select dates. Please contact your server to verify availability.

Yes, you can transfer your tickets to anyone for free. Your guest must use your contactless tickets to be admitted. Resale of tickets is prohibited.

Step-free wheelchair spaces, limited mobility and companion seats are available in the VIP Premium section. Limited availability. Patrons are encouraged to email ajkun@aol.com (ajkun@aol.com)or leave a voicemail at + 1 (347) 346-9951 at least 3 days before the event they are planning on attending to plan arrangements.

Group Booking is for 10 guests or more purchased together for the same event. Please contact ajkun@aol.com (ajkun@aol.com)with your preferred attendance date and the size of your group for discounted prices.

Some shows feature smoke/haze effects produced by quick dissipating water vapor that is deemed not to be harmful and not to reduce oxygen levels. Theatrical lights may affect photosensitive guests. If you have a special condition, we recommend you check with your health provider before attending.

Shows in the Theater collection do not allow the taking of pictures or filming. Shows in the Face To Face collection allow patrons to take photos and videos of the show and with the performers at the end of the show.

Wear what you like and what makes you comfortable. Going to the ballet is the perfect occasion to dress up but you will see people in gown and others in jeans. Lots of children love to wear ballerina dresses and cosplayers have a blast at our events.

Use of any Ajkun Ballet ticket acknowledges your willingness to appear in photographs and videos taken in the public areas of the venue and releases Ajkun Ballet Theatre from the liability for the use of such photographs and images.

Shows performed in a conventional setting where the audience sits in front of the performers. Our season includes traditional and black box state-of-the-art venues. The Theater Collection features the original art of Chiara Ajkun, known for her dramatic, poetic and virtuosic ballet choreography. Exploring themes of human emotions and blending classical and contemporary movements, Chiara uncover stories that spark good conversation and deepen connections. Shows in the Theater Experience are enhanced by emotional music, minimalistic sceneries, designer costumes, theatrical lights and may feature special effects.

Immersive shows that make the audience feel part of the action. These shows are performed in historical landmarks, unconventional spaces and in select theaters with onstage seating. The Face-To-Face Collection features traditional ballets performed in one-act versions, such as the Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Swan Lake, sometimes produced in-the-round. These events are completed by meet-and-greet the cast, complimentary photos with the dancers and the opportunity to meet the Artistic Director. Shows in the Face To Face Experience are enhanced by classical music, designer costumes, theatrical lights and may feature special effects.

Some shows of the Ajkun Ballet Theatre are performed with the audience sitting at 360 degrees around the performers. The note “produced in-the-round” is added in the description for these shows.

No, Chiara Ajkun choreographs for prominent national companies all over the world. So far, she has worked in 27 countries. However, the Ajkun Ballet Theatre and New York City is home for Chiara Ajkun and some of the best dancers perform in her New York shows.