Career Transition for Dancers’ 2012 Gala: Dancing Classrooms Youth Dance Company performs “Sing, Sing, Sing” (photo: Richard Termine)
There is a famous line in A Chorus Line where Zach asks those hard-hoofing hopefuls, “What would you do if you couldn’t dance.” It’s a question that haunts most professional dancers who, at some point, trade in the taps and the toe shoes for a new career that’s easier on the body.
BROADWAY & BEYOND! Celebrating Theatre & Dance – Career Transition For Dancers’ 28th Anniversary Jubilee on Tuesday, October 8, raises funds for Career Transition For Dancers. It is the only nonprofit organization in the United States solely dedicated to helping thousands of dancers take their first steps in discovering rewarding careers when performing is no longer an option.
With more than 5,800 active clients, Career Transition For Dancers has provided over 60,000 hours of individual and group career counseling and awarded millions in educational and entrepreneurial support to aid dancers in their unique transitions.
Liza Minnelli at the 2012 Career Transition for Dancers Gala. (photo: Richard Termine)
The annual Rolex Dance Award will be given to Ann-Margret. A two-time Academy Award Nominee, the super-star is also a winner of 5 Golden Globes, an Emmy Award winner and a Grammy Nominee. Multi award-winner (and the recipient of the 2012 Rolex Dance Award) Liza Minnelli will present the award.
The Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance Awards will be given to Ann Van Ness and Harlequin Floors. Ann Van Ness has been involved in various lifelong efforts to improve the quality of life for others through compassionate philanthropy. Harlequin Floors is recognized as the world leader in advanced technology sprung and vinyl flooring for the dance and performing arts communities.
This one-night-only event will include performances from On The Town, a tribute to Broadway choreographer Danny Daniels, Annie and others as well as performances by Andrea McArdle, Christiane Noll, Rosie O’Donnell, Noah Racey, Randy Skinner, Jason Samuels Smith, Jimmy Tate and many others.
Also on tap will be show-stopping performances from Broadway shows such as A Chorus Line, Damn Yankees, Tap Dance Kid and more.*
*Program and artists subject to change.
BROADWAY & BEYOND!
Celebrating Theatre & Dance – Career Transition For Dancers’
28th Anniversary Jubilee
7 p.m.
New York City Center
131 West 55th Street, followed by dinner at the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton New York
Patron tickets are $600, $750 and $1,200 each and include premium performance seating, post-performance ‘Supper with the Stars,’ dancing and a live auction at The Grand Ballroom at the Hilton New York.
Performance-only tickets are also available at $45, $55, $75, $90 and $130. They can be purchased at the City Center Box Office, or by contacting CITYTIX at 212-581-1212 or on the web at nycitycenter.org.
