Violinist Charles Yang Joins ABT Dancer Marcelo Gomes for DANCE FROM THE HEART, 1/26

An evening of duets will take a unique twist as fiery violinist Charles Yang joins Marcelo Gomes, the Brazilian-born principal dancer for American Ballet Theatre, in an explosive performance at Dance from the Heart on Monday, January 26 at 7:30pm at Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street).

?Dance from the Heart (#dancefromtheheart) will feature legendary dance companies and today's most sought-after choreographers. The show begins at 7:30 pm at the prestigious The evening is produced by and benefits Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Gomes and Yang join the previously announced lineup featuring:

· American Ballet Theatre, presenting in-demand choreographer Liam Scarlett's intimate "With a Chance of Rain," featuring principal dancers Isabella Bolyston and Cory Stearns.
· Aszure Barton & Artists, a collective of visual, sound and performing artists evoking the movement-based vision and free spirit of its founder through her adventurous choreography.
· The Bang Group, negotiating the perilous and hysterical results of David Parker and Jeffrey Kazin wearing neck-to-toe Velcro suits in "Slapstuck."
· Jon Bond & Joaquim de Santana, members of Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, exploring gravity-defying movement with fluidity and intensity.
· Ashley Bouder & Amar Ramasar, principal dancers with New York City Ballet, creating an intriguing juxtaposition onstage with powerhouse precision and infectious enthusiasm.
· Dorrance Dance, honoring tap dance's uniquely beautiful history in a new and dynamically compelling context by pushing the boundaries of tap rhythmically, aesthetically and conceptually.
· Parsons Dance, hailed as "one of the hottest tickets in contemporary American dance," performing Trey McIntyre's "Hymn" which premiered atFire Island Dance Festival in 2007.
· Sonya Tayeh, nominated for an Emmy Award for her choreography on Fox's So You Think You Can Dance, premiering a duet showcasing her bold, unrelenting style of contemporary jazz.

The money raised at Dance from the Heart will help DRA and Broadway Cares provide grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations in all 50 states. The grants ensure that those in need have access to lifesaving medications, counseling, healthy meals and emergency financial assistance.

Ticket prices range from $50-$250. Sponsorship opportunities also are available. Sponsor benefits include a pre-performance cocktail, recognition on printed and online materials along with an intimate VIP reception with the artists following the performance at Giovanni Rana Pastifico & Cucina in Chelsea Market, NYC. Tickets are available online now at dradance.org or by calling 212.840.0770, ext. 229. Dance from the Heart is sponsored by The New York Times and United Airlines.

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