Cover The stunning setup at the American Ballet Theater’s Fall Gala
The stunning setup at the American Ballet Theater’s Fall Gala
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American Ballet Theatre hosted its 2024 Fall Gala at the David H Koch Theater at Lincoln Center
On October 23, New York City’s Lincoln Center turned into a dazzling spectacle as it hosted its much-anticipated annual gala. Ladies sashayed in sweeping gowns, accompanied by impeccably dressed gentlemen in tailored suits.
Early birds indulged in a pre-performance cocktail on the terrace of the David H Koch Theater’s promenade. The festivities continued at the famed proscenium stage, the venue that hosted a mélange of excerpts highlighting what to expect this season. Excerpts from The Ballet Imperial, Don Quixote, Etudes, Kingdom of Shades, and La Bayadere were some of the performances that captivated the audience. The fall season premiered last October 30 Crime and Punishment, a new piece from the company choreographed by Helen Pickett.
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The gala featured a one-night-only programme highlighting its renowned principal dancers performing iconic ballet excerpts by legendary choreographers: George Balanchine, Marius Petipa and Twyla Tharp. The evening also showcased over 150 young dancers from ABT’s training programmes, including ABT Apprentices, ABT Studio Company and ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Students.
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As soon as the guests were seated, ABT artistic director Susan Jaffe took centre stage by welcoming guests to the event. The evening’s honouree was Natalia Makarova, an icon of the ballet world. The legendary figure in ballet is recognised as a ballerina assoluta for her significant contributions to the art of ballet staging and choreography. She is known to be a perfectionist with her craft and considered as one of the toughest dancers and mentors. The Fall Gala will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Makarova’s 1974 staging of The Kingdom of the Shades.
The principal dancers who performed included James Whiteside, Isabella Boylston, Gillian Murphy, Isaac Hernandez, Hee Seo, Chloe Misseldine, Calvin Royal III, Devon Teuscher to name a few.
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After the show, guests were escorted to the grand hallway of the David H Koch Center. Tables were adorned with beautiful flower arrangements and towering feather-like centrepieces to add glamour to the event.
Some gala guests who gathered for the performance included Chelsea Clinton, Coco Rocha, Cynthia Rowley, Michelle Ochs, Indre Rockefeller, Sabine Getty, Meredith Marks, Elizabeth Sigerstrom, Lizzie Asher, Misty Copeland, Lili Buffett, Sarah Arison, Amy Fine Collins, Hamish Bowles, Sofia Elizalde, Anton San Diego and Tracy Yorks Demarchelier.
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