6th Annual Dance Against Cancer, NYC
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| Photo: Christopher Duggan Photography |
When: Monday, April 25, 2016 @ 7:15PM
Hot Spot: AXA Equitable Theater, NYC
Deets: Dance Against Cancer producers Erin Fogarty and Daniel Ulbricht have partnered with the American Cancer Society to present the sixth annual fundraising event on Monday, April 25, 2016. The gala benefit brings together artists from leading dance companies from New York City and beyond for a night of performances and world premieres.
Founded in 2010 by Erin Fogarty, Director of Programming at Manhattan Youth Ballet, and Daniel Ulbricht, principal dancer at New York City Ballet, Dance Against Cancer has raised over $575,000 in support of the American Cancer Society's mission to create a world free of the pain and suffering of cancer.
This year’s lineup includes performances by members of New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Parsons Dance, BalletX, Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca, Washington Ballet, Bad Boys of Ballet, members of NYC's Broadway community and more. The event will showcase the works of George Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon, Justin Peck, David Parsons as well as five world premieres created specifically for DAC. Choreographer Brian Reeder will feature the reunion of Wendy Whelan and Craig Hall in a new work made in memory of Alan Rickman, and Frederick Earl Mosley has created a world premiere for Daniel Ulbricht in memory of his mother, Susan Ulbricht.
VIP guests will enjoy cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres at 6PM, followed by world premiere dance performances at 7:15PM, with a post-performance reception and silent auction for all guests and performers.
The event will be held at the AXA Equitable Theater located at 787 Seventh Avenue (between 51 and 52 Streets).
Dance Against Cancer
Co-producers and longtime friends Erin Fogarty and Daniel Ulbricht conceived Dance Against Cancer in 2010. They both have close ties to the cause as Ms. Fogarty lost her father in 2011 after a seven-year battle with colon cancer and Mr. Ulbricht lost his mother in 2015 after a battle with uterine cancer. With so many of their close friends and family sharing stories of their own relation to the disease, the desire to do something grew into what is now a gala benefit for the work that the American Cancer Society does through research initiatives as well as patient and family service programs. The benefit brings together artists from leading dance companies from New York City and beyond for a night of performances and world premieres. Since its inauguration, Dance Against Cancer has raised over $575,000 in support of the American Cancer Society. More information can be found at dacny.org.
About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress nearly 14 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We’re determined to finish the fight against cancer. We’re finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
Spotted: Dancers from various dance companies (New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Parsons Dance, BalletX, Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca, Washington Ballet, Bad Boys of Ballet, members of NYC's Broadway community)
Hint For The Average Socialite: Tickets are $175 for General Admission, $350 for VIP and $500 for Preferred VIP with dress rehearsal access and are available at dacny.org. All proceeds from this event will benefit lifesaving cancer research that the American Cancer Society funds in New York City and beyond, and will support patient service programs like Hope Lodge New York City, which provides free lodging to cancer patients who need to travel to New York for treatment.
What's Trending: #DanceForCancer @AmericanCancer @nycb
About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress nearly 14 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We’re determined to finish the fight against cancer. We’re finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
Spotted: Dancers from various dance companies (New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Parsons Dance, BalletX, Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca, Washington Ballet, Bad Boys of Ballet, members of NYC's Broadway community)
Hint For The Average Socialite: Tickets are $175 for General Admission, $350 for VIP and $500 for Preferred VIP with dress rehearsal access and are available at dacny.org. All proceeds from this event will benefit lifesaving cancer research that the American Cancer Society funds in New York City and beyond, and will support patient service programs like Hope Lodge New York City, which provides free lodging to cancer patients who need to travel to New York for treatment.
What's Trending: #DanceForCancer @AmericanCancer @nycb
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