“Extraordinarily spectacular…everything that showbiz should be”
The New York Times
“dazzling…sizzling…flawless execution”
Variety
Presented by Rolex and hosted by ANGELA LANSBURY, 5-time Tony Award-winning musical actress and legendary star of film and television, this spectacular evening will highlight magical moments from past glittering galas. Prominent artists from America’s greatest dance companies, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, The Joffrey Ballet, MOMIX, National Dance Institute and Parsons Dance, will perform. Broadway superstars Bebe Neuwirth, Ann Reinking, Chita Rivera, Tommy Tune and Karen Ziemba will also appear along with Lisa Niemi Swayze, Marvin Hamlisch and Edward Villella. Don’t miss show-stopping Broadway numbers from 42nd Street and Chicago. Plus, more stars to be announced for this ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EVENT that is NOT TO BE MISSED!
This year’s honorees include Twyla Tharp, recipient of the 2010 Rolex Dance Award. The Career Transition for Dancers Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance will be given to the organization’s founders: Actors’ Equity Association, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, American Guild of Musical Artists and Screen Actors Guild, as well as to The Barth Family and CTFD President Cynthia G. Fischer. Also at the gala, the Capezio Ballet Makers Dance Foundation will present Trisha Brown with the 59th Annual Capezio Dance Award.
For more stars and surprises, visit careertransition.org
Honoring a quarter century of support, Career Transition For Dancers connects dancers to their future, and embraces the unique legacy of dance and dancers that enriches the human condition.
Produced and Directed by Ann Marie DeAngelo
Executive Producer: Alexander J. Dubé
Patron Tickets: $1,200, $750, $600 and Tables, which include premium performance seating and post-performance “Anniversary Supper with the Stars.” For more information, contact Marjorie Horne at 212.228.7446 x33.
Group Sales: 718.499.9691
25th Anniversary Chairs: Michele Herbert, Anka K. Palitz, Nicole Sexton & Allen Brill
Photo by Richard Termine. “Willing and Able” choreography by Peter Pucci. Performed 2007 by The Joffrey Ballet’s Maia Wilkins & William Hillard.
