Uganda Arts Outreach Benefit
Gerald W. Lynch Theater
New York, NY
Nine of New York City's most inspiring dance companies unite for one incredible cause...1,000's of miles away!!
For two nights--Friday March 3 and Saturday March 4--the New York City dance community will unite to raise funding and awareness for Uganda's first dance school.
Royalty and other VIPs are confirmed to attend the Benefit Concerts that will showcase the talent of over 45 dancers, including those from actor Taye Diggs' and Andrew Palermo's dre.dance company, the Alvin Ailey School, the Juilliard School, Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group, as well as select New York City-based dance companies. The visionary behind the Ugandan school is the Nnabagereka, Queen of the Buganda Kingdom. As Queen of her Kingdom, the Nnabagereka has been a committed champion of poverty eradication and a vociferous advocate of opportunity for young Ugandans, particularly in the arts and health.
**Dancers from dre.dance company, The Alvin Ailey School, The Juilliard School, Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group, Broadway Dance Center, Delirious Dance Company, Creative Outlet Dance Theater of Brooklyn, Souloworks/Andrea E. Woods, Bemoved Dance Company, and other incredible institutions will assemble to perform for the Queen, VIPs, and a New York audience in the first events of their kind!
All profits from the concerts will be used to expand the scope of the outreach efforts of Uganda's Kampala Dance School, also known as the Kampala Ballet and Modern Dance School. Funds raised will facilitate the school's efforts to bring dance to underserved children in the public schools, Ugandans living with HIV/AIDS, and the physically disabled.
Following the Saturday evening performance, a Champagne Reception with the Queen and a "Dance with the Performers" will be hosted at Sortie at 329 West 51st between 8th and 9th Avenues, a short walk from the theater. Tickets for the show are 25$. VIP tickets that include entry to Saturday's show and after-party, Ugandan hors d'oeuvres, a champagne toast with the Queen and dancing are $55.
Do not miss these spectacular performances of cultural expression, art, and goodwill!
Note: For the Friday, March 3 show, tickets are available for $25. For the Saturday show, either a regular $25 ticket can be purchased or a $55 VIP package may be purchased that includes a bracelet to be picked up at the box office to enter the VIP Champagne Reception with the Queen and after party with the performers at restaurant/lounge Sortie. Champagne will be served accompanying Ugandan appetizers. Performers, VIP, and the Queen will attend.
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What is the projected run time for the show? |
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The March 3rd show is from 8pm - 10:30pm, and the March 4th show is from 8pm - 10pm. |
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Sales have ended for this event. Tickets may still be available at the door.
On behalf of the Nnabagereka and Uganda Arts Outreach, Inc. Founding Director, Sara Farley, we thank you for your support. Please visit us at www.ugandaarts.org for future events and updates on our work galvanizing the international arts community to increase the scope and impact of arts in Uganda. |
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| First: | Friday Mar 03, 2006 8:00 PM | | Last: | Saturday Mar 04, 2006 8:00 PM |
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Gerald W. Lynch Theater
899 Tenth Avenue
New York, NY 10019
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