Just a few days away for the Career Transition For Dancers - the10th
Gala Anniversary - Rolex presents DANCING ON AIR: A Dance Tribute to
Television this coming Monday, October 25th at 7:00 pm at City Center,
131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Ave) New York City. The Gala
performance once again promises to be the dance entertainment event of
the 2004-05 Season. Directed by Tony Stevens, the evening will honor
and pay tribute to some of the shows and stars that provided those
glorious moments of dance on the television screen (from the small
screens and days of black and white to the expansion of color). Once
again, the Gala will feature some World Premieres that are especially
created for the show. The spectacular evening will include Toni Basil,
Wayne Brady, Marge Champion, Mercedes Ellington, Jane Lanier, Phylicia
Rashad, Chita Rivera, Arthur Mitchell, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Orfeh,
Donald Saddler, Edward Villella and others, as well as artists
representing American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, The
Joffrey Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Peter Pucci Plus Dancers, The Ailey
School, World Cup Shooting Stars All Star Cheerleading. Debbie Allen
and Patricia Kennedy are the honorees. Ann Marie DeAngelo is the
producer. Robert Mikulski is the Musical Director (program subject to
change)
The spectacular show will feature some world premieres that are
especially created for the event. "Lover" a tribute to June Taylor
choreographed by former June Taylor dancer Mercedes Ellington. 'A Look
Back To Bandstand & Soul Train" choreographer by Tony Stevens.
"Mickey" the hit song choreographer by it's creator Toni Basil.
Students from The Ailey School will perform "Fame" choreographed by
Debbie Allen. Allan Johnson is recreating the Shirley MacLaine hit
"Sweet Georgia Brown". The pas de deux: Le Corsaire; Agon; Light Rain;
Diana and Acteon, and In The Garden will be performed.
The evening is a benefit for Career Transition For Dancers. With
offices in New York and Los Angeles, CTFD has helped over 2,800
professional dancers identify their unique talents in preparation for
establishing new careers when dance is no longer an option. Since its
founding in 1985, the organization has provided more than 35,000 hours
of one-on-one career counseling and has awarded over $2 million in
educational scholarships. www.careertransition.org
The Honorary chair is Cynthia Gregory and the Chairs are Walter
Fischer, Anka K. Palitz & Michele Herbert. Vice Chairs are Helene
Alexopoulos, Mercedes Ellington, Victoria Herbert, Susan Jaffe, Laura
Zeckendorf, Auction Chair is Ann Van Ness; Dinner Chair is Janice
Becker and the West Coast Chair is Roberta Silbert Greene.
Show only tickets are still available at the Box Office for: $45, $55,
$70 & $95 or by calling Citytix 212 581-1212 /
www.citycenter.org
Some Gala tickets are also available at $550 & $1,000 each, which
include the performance and a post-performance black-tie supper with
the stars, auction and dancing at the Sheraton New York Imperial
Ballroom. For gala tickets please call Michael Weiss – Weiss Creative
Group at (212) 582-6690.
Rolex is the Presenting Sponsor. Condé Nast Publications is the
Underwriter. Lifestyle Media Inc. / Pointe Magazine is the Gold Sponsor.
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