Dancers of the Staten Ballet's, dazzling Gala performance.

Dancers of the SI Ballet enjoy performing during the New Orleans French Quarter theme.  
(SI Advance/SILive.com)/Carol Ann Benanti   Staten Island Advance.   


Glamour met grace at the Richmond County Country Club Saturday evening when a celebration of high arts and haute couture fashion converged upon the Italianate mansion in preparation for the arrival of the Staten Island Ballet. Guests decked out in a sea of romantic ball gowns and spiffy formal wear were treated to an unforgettable display of world-class entertainment and show-stopping performances at the prestigious Dongan Hills venue, the oldest private country club in New York City.    
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A dramatic scene from the Staten Ballet's, 31st Anniversary Gala.

Members of the SI Ballet Professional Dance Company perform during the Ballet's 31st Anniversary Gala at the Richmond County Country Club.  
Staten Island Advance.   


After the long, frigid winter, spring is finally on the horizon — at last — in all its glory.  And the promise of brighter days and the gentle unfloding of nature's vibrant, colorful tapestry surrounds us. Here on Staten Island, the good times start rolling on Saturday, March 21 — spring's very first weekend — at the time-honored Richmond County Country Club, the only private country club in New York City.    
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A dramatic scene from the Staten Ballet's, The Nutcracker.

Members of the Staten Island Ballet perform in "The Nutcracker set for this weekend at the College of Staten Island."    
(Courtesy/Courtney Preston Ramos). Staten Island Advance.   


A winter wonderland awaits as the magic of the classic “The Nutcracker,” arrives on Saturday, Dec. 20 at the College of SI.
The lavish production of the Staten Island Ballet is being produced at the college's Center for the Arts. The Christmas classic features sets created by Broadway designer Mark Fitzgibbons, along with an international cast of 29. New this year is the Diamond Café, a venue that offers specialty coffees, sweet treats, and baked goods.  
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