American Ballet Theatre Elects New Board Chairman
The Board of Governing Trustees of American Ballet Theatre has elected Andrew F. Barth Chairman and Brian J. Heidtke President. The elections, which become effective immediately, were announced today by Kara Medoff Barnett, ABT Executive Director. Barth succeeds Donald Kramer who has held the position as Chairman since 2011. Heidtke succeeds Sharon Patrick who has served as President since 2009.
Photo Flash: Lansbury, Neuwirth, et al. at Career Transition For Dancers
ROLEX Career Transition For Dancers 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee was a complete sell out with everyone of the 2,700 seats at City Center filled. Over 800 guests went on the the Hilton for the Anniversary supper, the live luxury auction and dancing with the dancers. The evening raised a cool $ 1.2 Million which will go to CTFD's scholarship programs. Allen Brill, ROLEX USA, CEO & President committed to presenting the annual Jubilee for three more years.
ABT Presents THE INNOVATION INITIATIVE Benefit 10/12
American Ballet Theatre will showcase the choreographic work of four Company members with The Innovation Initiative, a one-night-only benefit at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Tuesday evening, October 12 at 6:00pm.