Darci Kistler
The School of American Ballet: Winter Ball
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Monday, March 10th- The School of American Ballet held its' Winter Ball at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater. On the heels of MBFW, one would expect no less than glamour and elegant style to attend one of the season's highest profile annual benefits.
Over 400 patrons arrived in enchanting attire for cocktails, dinner, dessert and dancing. This year, the Winter Ball featured a special performance by the advanced students of SAB, choreographed just for the event by New York City Ballet soloist Adam Hendrickson.
Proceeds raised by the Winter Ball hep support the School's extensive scholarship program, renowned faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a variety of student service outside the ballet studio.
SEEN: Darci Kistler, Principal Dancer NYCB, her daughter Talicia Martins, Fay Fendi, Peter Martins, Artistic Director and Chairman of NYCB, Paul McCartney, Pamela J. Joyner, Dayle Haddon; Kelly Rutherford, Julia Koch, David Koch, Deborah Roberts, Al Roker, Paula Zahn, Cynthia Rowley, Rebecca Minkoff, and Gillian Miniter.
Chairmen: Pamela J. Joyner, Marissa Mayer, and Elizabeth R. Miller
Founding Chairman: Liz Peek
Honorary Chairmen: Deborah Roberts and Al Roker
Young Patron Chairmen: Brie Bythewood, Kate Davidson Hudson, and Michell Giuffrida
Sponsor: Van Cleef & Arpels
*all photos by Stevyn Llewellyn for Scene B Seen, llc.
*photo 1: Coralie Charriol and Kelly Rutherford
*photo 2: Cynthia Rowley
New York City Ballet: Annual Luncheon Kick-Off at Valentino
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Tuesday evening on the Upper East Side, sipping champers and shopping. A lovely way to celebrate the glorious dance career of New York City Ballet's Darci Kistler. The kick-off event for the NYCB's Annual Luncheon, Saying Goodbye to Darci, was held at the Valentino Boutique on Madison Ave. The cocktail party hosted gorgeous guests, including several NYCB dancers all dressed from head to toe in Valentino.
Ms. Kistler, known as the last of the "Balanchine ballerinas", will be retiring after 30 years years with the Company. Peter Martins, Ballet Master-in-Chief, and the Annual Luncheon 2010 Chairmen will host the NYCB Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, February 10th at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. The luncheon will tribute Ms. Kistler's remarkable life as a dancer, Mother, and teacher.
The afternoon program will include dance selections with Ms. Kistler and students of The School of American Ballet, as well as excerpts from Anne Belle's 1989 film, Dancing for Mr. B: Six Balanchine Ballerinas.
The Luncheon will also recognize this year's Janice Levin Dancer, Kaitlyn Gilliland.
For more information or to purchase tickets for the New York City Ballet Annual Luncheon 2010, please call the Special Events Office at 212.870.5585
To view more photos from Kick-Off event, please click HERE
