The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, along with First Lady Yvette Bing, Chair, and Co-Chairs Jo Coleman, Jennifer Fischer, Cynthia Ford, and Kim Reuss, invite you to attend an evening of art, music and dancing like none other...

The Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts Gala. This dazzling, one-of-a-kind experience and unforgettable evening of dance includes dinner, live entertainment by Grammy Award-winner Miri Ben-Ari, private tours of the "40 Years of Firsts" exhibit, Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble performances including New Bach and Return, and The Muse After Event.

Friday, September 9, 2011, from 7 pm - 1 am

The Gala begins promptly at 7 pm, followed shortly thereafter by Dance Theatre of Harlem performances, exhibit tours, dining and dancing.  Gala attendees enjoy complimentary valet parking, open and butler bar service, and complimentary admission to The Muse After Event.

The After Event begins at 9 pm and includes music by DJ JP Rigaud (Miami), dancing, finger foods and desserts.  After Event attendees enjoy open bar service. 

Attire for both events is Formal Chic.

Ticket Information

Classical Sponsor - $10,000 {SOLD OUT - CALL 313-494-5853}
(8) VIP GALA tickets to Performance, Butler Service Dinner Party & Dancing, (8) Sponsor Passes*

Neo Classical Sponsor - $5,000 {SOLD OUT - CALL 313-494-5853}
(6) VIP GALA tickets to Performance, Butler Service Dinner Party & Dancing, (6) Sponsor Passes*

Contemporary Sponsor - $3,000 {SOLD OUT - CALL 313-494-5853}
(4) VIP GALA tickets to Performance, Butler Service Dinner Party & Dancing, (4) Sponsor Passes*

Patron Sponsor - $1,000 {Click to Purchase}
(2) VIP GALA tickets to Performance, Dinner Party & Dancing, Plus (2) Sponsor Passes*

Ballet Fan - $250 {SOLD OUT - CALL 313-494-5853 FOR WAIT LIST}
(1) VIP GALA ticket to Performance, Dinner Party & Dancing

The Muse After Event, only - $75 {Click to Purchase}

Limited Availability

(1) After Event ticket to Music, Dancing & Desserts

*Sponsor Package Passes - Consists of Tickets to Film Screening of "Creole Giselle", Special Recognition in Main
Listing, Breaking Through Barriers Program, Lecture & Demonstration Workshops.

Reservations will be held at the door; no tickets will be mailed.

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Proceeds benefit the Museum's ongoing educational programming.  Thank you!

Presenting Sponsor

Exhibition Sponsor

The Choreographer Sponsors

The Classical Ballet Sponsors

	Richard and Jane Manoogian Foundation		Kieth and Serena Cockrell
Edsel and Cynthia Ford		Mayor Dave Bing and First Lady Yvette Bing
Media Sponsors