New York, NY (August 2007) On Saturday, August 25th Evidence, A Dance Company (EDC) will present their 4th annual fundraiser “On Our Toes” in the Hamptons. The elegant outdoor cocktail reception, dance performance, and “Dancing with the Dancers” (post event party), will begin at 4:00 PM and will be held at Nova’s Ark at 60 Millstone Road in Bridgehampton, New York - individual tickets start at $500. Jerry Mitchell of “Legally Blond” and Legendary Recording Artist, Jennifer Holliday will serve as Honorary Chairs and TV personality Renee Syler will serve as mistress of ceremonies. This year’s event sponsors include; HSBC Premier, 10 Cane Rum, Avon Products, Inc., BET Networks, Booz Allen Hamilton, Derrick Roberts Productions, Essence Magazine, Hamptons.com, Pfizer Inc, Prudential Financial, The Ark Project, Verizon Communication, and host of others.
“On Our Toes” in the Hamptons was initiated by Susan Taylor of Essence Magazine and Reginald Van Lee, (Board Chair) and it serves as one of the premiere African American cultural event that occurs annually in the Hamptons. The event is located on the beautiful agricultural grounds of Nova’s Ark Sculptural Park in Bridgehampton, NY. The summer benefit has a history of attracting prestigious audiences of 300 – 400 and is comprised of noted celebrities, philanthropists and some of corporate America’s most influential senior executives. Past attendees have included; Kathryn Chenault, Danny Glover, Robin Roberts, Debra L. Lee, Bob Johnson, Loida Nicholas Lewis, Susan Taylor, and Khephra Burns, among others.
The highlight of the evening will be three breathtaking dance performances choreography by Ronald K. Brown (founder) and presented by Evidence, a Dance Company. The program will include – “Come Ye” which is set to the background sounds of Fela Kuti music, “Ebony Magazine,” which takes a humorous look at the transition from presenting the façade of beauty to embodying the same idea of beauty for maximum liberation and “Grace”, Brown’s signature piece, which was originally choreographed for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and became a part of the Evidence repertory in 2003. The physical journey weaves the story of a Woman/God coming down to earth, with angels as aides, to round up those who are behaving as if they don’t understand God’s Grace. Each soul stirring performances offers a complete blend of Hip Hop, Ballet, African and Modern dance express. Ronald K. Brown is considered one of the most important choreographers of his generation.
About the Company:
Under the artistic leadership of founder and choreographer Ronald K. Brown, EDC was established in 1985. The mission of the company is to promote understanding of the human experience in the African Diaspora through dance and storytelling and to provide sensory connections to history and tradition through music, movement, and spoken word. In addition to touring across the United States 25 – 30 weeks a year, the company supports community outreach activities and educational programs for dance enthusiasts of all ages throughout New York City. The company hosts two major fundraising activities each year: a Winter Gala held at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in midtown Manhattan and On Our Toes, the company’s annual benefit performance in the Hamptons. For media inquires contact Tonya R. Miller tonyamiller@hangtagsforhumanity.com or 347.721.3337 direct 646.373.3730 mobile.
“On Our Toes” in the Hamptons was initiated by Susan Taylor of Essence Magazine and Reginald Van Lee, (Board Chair) and it serves as one of the premiere African American cultural event that occurs annually in the Hamptons. The event is located on the beautiful agricultural grounds of Nova’s Ark Sculptural Park in Bridgehampton, NY. The summer benefit has a history of attracting prestigious audiences of 300 – 400 and is comprised of noted celebrities, philanthropists and some of corporate America’s most influential senior executives. Past attendees have included; Kathryn Chenault, Danny Glover, Robin Roberts, Debra L. Lee, Bob Johnson, Loida Nicholas Lewis, Susan Taylor, and Khephra Burns, among others.
The highlight of the evening will be three breathtaking dance performances choreography by Ronald K. Brown (founder) and presented by Evidence, a Dance Company. The program will include – “Come Ye” which is set to the background sounds of Fela Kuti music, “Ebony Magazine,” which takes a humorous look at the transition from presenting the façade of beauty to embodying the same idea of beauty for maximum liberation and “Grace”, Brown’s signature piece, which was originally choreographed for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and became a part of the Evidence repertory in 2003. The physical journey weaves the story of a Woman/God coming down to earth, with angels as aides, to round up those who are behaving as if they don’t understand God’s Grace. Each soul stirring performances offers a complete blend of Hip Hop, Ballet, African and Modern dance express. Ronald K. Brown is considered one of the most important choreographers of his generation.
About the Company:
Under the artistic leadership of founder and choreographer Ronald K. Brown, EDC was established in 1985. The mission of the company is to promote understanding of the human experience in the African Diaspora through dance and storytelling and to provide sensory connections to history and tradition through music, movement, and spoken word. In addition to touring across the United States 25 – 30 weeks a year, the company supports community outreach activities and educational programs for dance enthusiasts of all ages throughout New York City. The company hosts two major fundraising activities each year: a Winter Gala held at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in midtown Manhattan and On Our Toes, the company’s annual benefit performance in the Hamptons. For media inquires contact Tonya R. Miller tonyamiller@hangtagsforhumanity.com or 347.721.3337 direct 646.373.3730 mobile.
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