SI Ballet dazzled with splashy 'By the Sea' gala floor show

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Dancers perform in a Las Vegas style floor show at the Staten Island Ballet Gala. (Carol Ann Benanti)  
Staten Island Advance
 


A lavish evening of dining, dancing, entertainment, plenty of auction action with prizes of jewels, one-of-kind fashions, a galaxy of other gifts, cash prizes, and casino gaming, unfolds one night each year when the Staten Island Ballet plays host to a most glamorous gala.   

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SI Ballet's 'By the Sea' gala kicks off SI autumn social circuit Sept. 17

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Husband and wife dancers Ana Luizi and Junio Teixeira will perform at the SI Ballet Gala Sept. 17.  
Staten Island Advance
 


The Staten Island Ballet's annual gala is diving in for a long awaited return to our social season with a night of fun, feasting and an always-great show.   

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Art of dance alive and well thanks to the Staten Island Ballet

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The Staten Island Ballet offered Zoom classes throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Staten Island Advance
 


The SI Ballet is diving in feet-first to help cure dancer boredom — and dancing outside the box.  After months of sidestepping COVID-19 closures, Ellen Tharp, the SI Ballet’s artistic director, prefers to be back into live action.

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A gift of entertainment: The magic of ‘The Nutcracker’

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Members of the Staten Island Ballet dance troupe perform in "The Nutcracker" (Courtesy/Amessé Photography) Staten Island Advance
 

 
Because there's always a behind the scenes story attached to every show, this one in particular is a splendid holiday twist of good will and fame - with Staten Island playing one of its better roles. 

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