Photo Gallery
Ann and Bill Van Ness hosted a Pre-Gala Reception for more than 80 guests at their elegant and stately townhouse. The Pre-Gala reception was held for more than 80 guests to launch Career Transition For Dancers’ 30th Anniversary Pearl Jubilee, A Star-Studded Retrospective, to be held on Monday, September 28th at New York City Center followed by a Supper with the Stars at the Hilton’s Grand Ballroom. The enthusiastic gathering dined on delicious hors d’oeuvres and wines provided by Gianni Russo.

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Patrick Mundt, Joan Finkelstein, William Van Ness, Judy McLaren, Taira Rappaport, and Gilbert Holmes

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Michael Byars and Susan Krysiewicz

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George Palladino, Anka Palitz, Judith Anderson, and Brian Heidtke

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William Van Ness, Dr Alfred Kaltman, Ann Van Ness, and Bunny Grossinger

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Alex Dube and Ann Marie DeAngelo

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Michele Herbert, John Wegorzewski, and Ann Van Ness

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Irene Shen, Fred Shen, Ann Van Ness, and Alex Dube

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Tiffany White, Tiffany Bowen, and Samantha Boothe

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Thomas Shiah and Patricia Shiah

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Gianni Russo and Christina Rose

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Lauren Blackman and Karen Ziemba

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Vicki McLoughlin and Gigi Fisdell

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Alex Dube, Andrew Goldman, and Judith Anderson

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Judith Anderson and Michael Byars

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Richard Gnouma and Virginia Johnson

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George Palladino, Anka Palitz, and Lady Barbara Fox Bordiga

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Susan Sosin and Marjorie Horne