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New York City Ballet
2011 Nutcracker Family Benefit |
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2011 Nutcracker Family Benefit Chairmen (L to R) Julia Koch, Anna Pincus, Danielle Ganek, Joyce Guiffra and Elizabeth Miller with NYCB Principal Dancer Tiler Peck as the “Sugarplum Fairy” (center).
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On Saturday, December 3, 2011, New York City Ballet and The School of American Ballet joined forces, once again, for The Nutcracker Family Benefit – one of New York’s favorite holiday events for families. The Benefit began with a performance of the timeless classic, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™. After the performance, guests proceeded to the Theater’s Promenade to enjoy a holiday party decorated with gingerbread houses and plenty of good cheer. The Sugarplum Fairy, her Cavalier, Candy Canes, Chinese Tea, Marzipan Shepherdesses, and children from the cast were on hand to sign autographs and mingle with the guests.
Sandra Lee was the Honorary Chairman. Danielle Ganek, Joyce Guiffra, Julia Koch, Elizabeth G. Miller and Anna Pincus were the Benefit Chairmen.
The Nutcracker Family Benefit is a critical source of support for New York City Ballet’s Education Programs, which serve thousands of children and families in the metropolitan area. The Benefit also provides a vital source of support for The School of American Ballet’s Scholarship Fund. The fund ensures that students studying at the School, many of whom are the most talented young dancers in the country, receive crucial scholarship funds.
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NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins with Principal Dancers Tiler Peck as the “Sugarplum Fairy” and Andrew Veyette as the “Cavalier.”
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School of American Ballet Executive Director Marjorie Van Dercook and New York City Ballet Executive Director Katherine E. Brown.
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NYCB Board Member Lisa Maria Falcone with her daughters and their friends.
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Valesca Guerrand Hermes with her son and his friends.
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Agnes Gund (center) and guests.
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Alexandra Lebenthal and her daughter.
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Muffie Potter Aston and her daughters.
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Clarke Murphy and Whitney Murphy and their children.
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Students from the School of American Ballet dressed as “Solder Dolls” join the party.
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Tania Higgins and her daughters.
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Principal Dancer Tiler Peck as the “Sugarplum Fairy” signs autographs for guests.
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NYCB dancers pose for photos with guests.
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| Photos:
© Mia McDonald |
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