Each honoree holds a special place in the world of dance and have all contributed to promoting Dancers over 40 and the History, Legacy and Lives of the community.
Dancers Over 40 returned to 'live' events this Fall with the 13th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner on Monday, December 6, 2021.
This celebration honoring their very own members Mercedes Ellington, Mary McCatty, Sue Samuels, Susan Sigrist and Tony Waag was held at LIPS Restaurant, 227 East 56th Street, hosted by Richard Skipper.
Each honoree holds a special place in the world of dance and have all contributed to promoting Dancers over 40 and the History, Legacy and Lives of the community.
These five performers whose careers span over 40 years in show business have worked with all the greats in the entertainment industry, contributing numerous times to our socials, panels and performances over the years.
Photographer: Jeff Eason
Legacy Awards 2021 recipients Tony Waag, Mary McCatty, Mercedes Ellington, Sue Samuels, Susan Sigrist.
Host Richard Skipper and DO40 president John Sefakis joins Legacy Awards 2021 recipients
Legacy Awards 2021
Mercedes Ellington, Alix McCown, Lawrence Leritz, Michael Lee Stever, Tony Waag
John Sefakis presenting to Sue Samuels
Tony Waag
Mary McCatty
Legacy 2018 recipients Lori Tan Chinn, Lawrence Leritz
DO40 president John Sefakis with former Legacy recipients Virginia Seidel, Patti Mariano
John Sefakis, Ed Gaynes, Pamela Hall
Sasha Spielvogel, Karin Baker, Greg Kayne
Speaker Adrian Bailey
Lori Tan Chinn, Susan Sigrist and friends
Legacy Awards 2021 recipients Tony Waag, Mary McCatty, Mercedes Ellington, Sue Samuels, Susan Sigrist.
Performer Kizha Carr Adams
Speaker Lori Tan Chinn and host Richard Skipper
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