For one night only we celebrate the diversity of entertainment that defines our American culture — Past,
Present, and Future. The eclectic evening will be a cornucopia of styles that move from theater to concert
dance, television and film in a vibrant homage to American culture. Highlights include a film montage
to pay tribute to the crazes and evolution of dance in our country. America — the "mover" and "shaker" of all times.
Join us at New York City Center on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7pm for our
24th Anniversary Jubilee. The Anniversary Supper with the Stars, live auction
and dancing to follow at the Hilton New York's Grand Ballroom.
When you purchase a patron ticket or table for your group, you help make a
difference in the lives of dancers. Patron tickets are $600 to $1,200 and
include Anniversary Supper with the Stars, dancing and live auction. Tables
for your group start at $7,500. Buy patron tickets and tables now.
Order performance only tickets now to celebrate dance throughout American
culture, before this event is sold out. Performance only tickets are $45
to $130. Buy performance only tickets now.
Join artists from around the world to celebrate one of America's greatest art forms.
Featuring Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti, Ashley Bouder & Andrew Veyette from New York City Ballet, Emmy Award Winner Valerie Harper, and the Metropolitan Opera's Samuel Ramey.
Plus special appearances and performances by, and artists from Bob Fosse's Dancin', Bullettrun, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Jacques d'Amboise, "Dancing with the Stars", Decadancetheatre, Electric Boogaloo's Mr. Wiggles, Nicole Fosse, Lombard Twins, Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company, Kathleen Marshall, John Selya, "So You Think You Can Dance", Sophisticated Ladies -Tribute to Duke Ellington, Jock Soto, "Step UP 3", The Street Beats Group, Tap City Youth Ensemble, and Sonya Tayeh Dance.
(Artists and program subject to change without notice)
Lawrence Herbert
Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance Award
Patrick Swayze
(1952-2009)
Rolex Dance Award
Photo: Greg Goman
Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation
Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance Award
A look back at some of the quintessential moments that have made the Career
Transition For Dancers Annual Gala an exceptional event.
Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee is produced and
directed by Ann Marie DeAngelo and is executive produced by Alexander J. Dubé.
The 24th Anniversary Chairs are Anka K. Palitz and Allen Brill. The Jubilee Chair is
Michele Herbert.
Each year the organization honors individuals, corporations, and institutions
that enable dance artists and companies to excel artistically. Many also support
the organization to help our dancer-clients.
Artistic
Debbie Allen - Rolex Dance Award recipient
Cyd Charisse - Movado Dance Award recipient
Merce Cunningham
Cynthia Gregory
Gregory Hines
The Joffrey Ballet - Rolex Dance Award recipient
Peter Martins
Kevin McKenzie
Bebe Neuwirth - Rolex Dance Award recipient
Fayard Nicholas
Donald O'Connor*
Ann Reinking - Rolex Dance Award recipient
Chita Rivera - Career Transition For Dancers Award & Rolex Dance Award recipient
Richard Rodgers*
Herbert Ross
Gwen Verdon
Tommy Tune - Rolex Dance Award recipient
Philanthropic
Anne H. Bass
Luigi Gasparinetti
Patricia J. Kennedy
Caroline H. Newhouse
Anka K. Palitz
Lewis S. Ranieri
Brian Heidtke
Sono Osato
Corporate-Institutional
Capezio-Ballet Makers Dance Foundation
Howard Gilman Foundation
Harkness Foundation for Dance
Jerome Robbins Foundation
Philip Morris Companies Inc.
Rolex Watch U.S.A.
Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation
Turner Entertainment Co.
* Recognized posthumously
Every year some of the best-known dancers and performers donate their time to
help raise money for our programs and services. They are masters in their
field, many of whom have friends and colleagues who have had similar transition
experiences as our dancer-clients. Career Transition For Dancers is grateful to
these artists who are passionate about our mission.
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Merrill Ashley Mikhail Baryshnikov Kelly Bishop Wayne Brady Trisha Brown Leslie Browne George Chakiris Marge Champion Merce Cunningham Charlotte d'Amboise Arlene Dahl André De Shields Hugh Downs Christine Ebersole Mercedes Ellington Frederic Franklin Sutton Foster Marilyn Taylor Gleason Cynthia Gregory Maurice Hines Virginia Johnson James Earl Jones Angela Lansbury Peter Martins Malcolm McDowell |
Liza Minnelli Arthur Mitchell Brian Stokes Mitchell Jerry Mitchell Liliane Montevecchi Mary Tyler Moore Bebe Neuwirth Jerry Orbach Robert Osborne Rosie Perez Jane Powell Phylicia Rashad Tony Randall Lee Roy Reams Lynn Redgrave Ann Reinking Chita Rivera Isabella Rossellini Donald Saddler Brooke Shields Tommy Tune Ben Vereen Edward Villella Esther Williams Karen Ziemba |
Gala performers represent the vast level of talent the organization strives
to support. They celebrate the passion and dedication of dancers to enrich
every stage of their professional lives. Many previous performers or members
of the following institutions are also dancer-clients. Previous gala
performers include:
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater* American Ballet Theatre* American Repertory Dance Company AntiGravity Atlanta Ballet* Balam Dance Theatre Ballet de Monterrey Ballet Hispanico* Ballet San José - Silicon Valley* Toni Basil Big Apple Circus Boston Ballet* Chicago* Cirque du Soleil Complexions* Crazy Legs & Rock Steady Crew* Dance China NY Dance Theatre of Harlem* Dance Times Square DP ONE Sandy Duncan & Don Correia* Fosse* 42nd Street* Houston Ballet* Jennifer Muller-The Works* The Joffrey Ballet* Jane Krakowski & Cheyenne Jackson Lar Lubovitch Dance Company* LaChanze Melissa Manchester Martha Graham Dance Company* Merce Cunningham Dance Company* Miami City Ballet* |
MOMIX* Murray Louis-Nikolais Dance* National Dance Institute National Dance Institute of New Mexico New York City Ballet* New York Theatre Ballet Ohio Ballet* Pacific Northwest Ballet* Elizabeth Parkinson* & Scott Wise* Paul Taylor Dance Company* Peter Pucci Plus Dancers* Philadanco* Pilobolus Dance Theatre* Radio City Rockettes®* Desmond Richardson* Riverdance* Keith Roberts* Parsons Dance Company* Rosie's Broadway Kids The Royal Ballet* San Francisco Ballet* John Selya* Benji Schwimmer Jason Samuels Smith Randy Skinner Rasta Thomas* Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Mr. Wiggles World Cup Shooting Stars All Star Cheerleading Karen Ziemba & Noah Racey* |
We would simply not be able to conduct the annual gala without the invaluable
support of our sponsors and underwriters. Their generosity, belief, and
dedication to our mission have enabled us to excel in our efforts to raise
more funds for our programs year after year. We salute our major supporters
as the keepers of the future careers of our dancer-clients and thank them for
their belief in our mission.
Presenting Sponsors
Rolex Watch U.S.A. 2002, 2004-2010
Movado Group Inc. 2003
Underwriters
Condé Nast Publications 1999-2008
Luigi Gasparinetti 1998-2002
Caroline H. Newhouse 1998-1999, 2001-2003
Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation 1999-2008
All proceeds from the annual gala go toward the organization's career counseling,
financial assistance and career resource programs. Career Transition For Dancers
is deeply grateful for the support from individuals, corporations and
foundations across the nation.
The annual gala is covered each year in the winter issue of the organization's
newsletter MovingOn. Previous issues of MovingOn
include images of our many performers, presenters and patrons.
Interested in joining our many volunteers in support of the annual gala? Contact
us at info@careertransition.org for
more information.
There's no better way to learn about the history of the Annual Gala than in our archive of previous Gala events. Select a year for a look back at the original content presented on our site.
All donations to the organization's annual gala are deductible to the
extent permitted by the tax code. Donate now
to help us reach even more dancers.
