Friday, May 2, 2014 - The Rock School for Dance Education

AT THE ROCK SCHOOL’S
51ST ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT GALA
Friday, May 2, 2014
Benefit Committee
Committee Chairs
Sally and Roland Bullard
Dr. Stanton and SaraKay Smullens
Benefit Planning Committee
Robert Abramowitz and Susan Stewart
Jane M. Allsopp
Floss Barber
Connie Benoliel Rock
Andy Bhattacharya
Rhoda Blount
Katharine and Robert Booth
Drs. Diane and John Breckenridge
Patty Bulack
Shemesha Burton
Katch Campbell
Jill Comport
Sonia Dasgupta
Jennifer Diabo
Becky Dille
JoAnne and Al DiSanto
Jill and Tom Durovsik
Maureen Fernandez
Jaimie and David Field
Ann Gardella
Dr. Bruce Jay Gould
Donna Gregor
Christina Rossetti Hartnett
Liza Herzog
Lorraine Hirschberg
John Hyman
Nancy Kolenda
Jan-Marie and Howard Kurdin
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Catherine Lackey
Liz and Steven Lapointe
Renee and Monolito Lawsin
Beth Leitch
Yenni Leoto
Robert F. McCadden
Laurie Anne and Todd McElreath
Catherine Merritt
Missy Moyer
Rebecca Ohler
Mollie Plotkin
Shelly Richardson
Heather D. Rinehart
Marian Robinson
Caro and Bob Rock
Renee Romagnole
Jeanne Scandura
Dianne Semingson
Jennifer Sessa
Liz Shapiro
Fred Stein
Jane Treacy
Diann Tyler
Betsy and John Wilkins
Robin and Gerald Williams
Lisa Weber Yakulis
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Rock-Curtis Collaboration
Envisioned by Dr. Milton L. Rock, the collaboration between The Rock School and the
Curtis Institute joins the superior talents of two great Philadelphia cultural institutions.
Join us for the chance to see this year’s world-premiere ballet, choreographed by
The Rock School’s Justin Allen and set to an original score composed by
Curtis Institute composer, Rene Orth.
The Rock School’s 51st Anniversary Benefit Gala
Friday, May 2, 2014
J 6:00 pm
Reception
Cocktails and Silent Auction
J 7:30 pm
J 8:30 pm
Performance
World premiere of
The Rock School - Curtis Institute Collaboration
Dinner & Dancing
Live Auction
Independence Seaport Museum
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211 S. Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA
Attire - Black Tie
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A very special thank you to our sponsors:
Soloist
Dr. and Mrs. Milton L. Rock
Caro and Bob Rock
Corps de Ballet
Advanced
Amy Branch and Jeffrey Benoliel
Sally and Roland Bullard
Dr. Bruce Jay Gould
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Quaker Chemical Corporation
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Aqua America, Inc.
Dietz & Watson
Jaimie and David Field
The Honickman Family
Leroy E. Kean
Lurie Family Foundation
Paul Uhlmann/ Uhlmann Company
Apprentice
Intermediate
A Wish Come True Dance Costumes
Katharine P. Booth
George and Nancy Brodie
Curtis Institute of Music
Discount Dance Supply
The Keystone School
Leon and Elsa Malmud
Dr. Stanton and SaraKay Smullens
UBS Financial
Robert Abramowitz and Susan Stewart
Arena Snyder & Dunlap LLP
Liza Herzog and Paul Curci
Elliot-Lewis
Phyllis and Howard Fischer
Marc and Ann Sonnenfeld
Springboard Media
The Mann Center for Performing Arts
Widerman & Company, Inc.
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The Rock School’s 51st Anniversary Benefit Gala
Friday, May 2, 2014
All proceeds benefit
scholarship funding for our very talented
dancers, programing at both Rock Center
and Rock West, and RockReach, the most
extensive dance and movement community
outreach program in the region.
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA
Attire - Black Tie
Rock-Curtis Collaboration
Envisioned by Dr. Milton L. Rock, the collaboration
between The Rock School and the Curtis Institute
of Music joins superior talents of two great
Philadelphia cultural institutions.
The R company will premiere a new ballet, set
to an original score composed by the Curtis
Institute’s Milton L. Rock Fellow, Rene Orth, and
choreographed by The Rock School’s Justin Allen at
The Rock School’s 51st Anniversary Benefit Gala.
For more information call Ellen Bonett at 215.551.7010 ext. 1113
ellen@therockschool.org
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Live Auction Items
Value
Starting Bid
$10,000
$5,000
South African Safari, Ongava Game Reserve, Namibia
Spend an unforgettable five days, four nights on safari in the
exclusive Ongava Game Reserve located next to Etosha
National Park in Namibia. Winners can choose between the
Ongava Tented Camp and Ongava Lodge or try both. Activities
include game drives, guided hikes and walks, which give you the
opportunity to see elephants, cheetahs, lions, and rare white &
black rhinos. Ongava has been listed as a Conde Nast Traveler
Gold Reserve Destination.
$8,000
$4,000
Chateau Castellaras, Southern France
Escape for a four night, five day stay in a luxurious room at
Castelleras, a unique medieval-style Chateau built in the hills above
Cannes by the famous architect Jacques Couelle. The Chateau
was designed using authentic materials from the 14th century and
overlooks two acres of park land with two swimming pools, tennis
courts and a boules court, all with spectacular views of the Cote
d’Azur.
$7,500
$3,750
Glen Mhor Cottage in Glenelg, Highlands, Scotland
Enjoy a week in the scenery of Scottish Highlands. Glen Mhor
Cottage is a lovely highland hideaway suitable for four-five guests
in the small coastal village of Glenelg. The cottage overlooks
the Sound of Sleat and the Isle of Skye. Local activities
include: climbing, walking, fishing, mountain biking, sailing, and
photography. You’ll be close to some of the most famous whiskey
distilleries in the world, many of which are open to the public.
$5,000
$2,500
Chateau de Kerangat, Brittany, France
Enjoy a one week stay in Chateau de Kerangat, located in Brittany,
France, between Normandy and Loire Valley. Accommodates up
to 12 adults in an elegant, spacious, and private setting, close to the
coast. Private chef and chauffeur available upon request.
$12,000
$6,000
Tuscan Vacation at Villa Sassella, Italy
Enjoy a week in Tuscany in this enchanting country villa with five
bedrooms. Property includes: swimming pool, tennis court, and
40 picturesque acres surrounding the house. Sleeping a maximum
of ten people, this villa is perfectly suited for day trips to Florence,
Sienna, or Pisa. Cook and tennis instructor are available for hire.
The silent auction will feature many items for your enjoyment including, but not limited to:
Destination trips to Barnegat Light, NJ; New York City; & France!
Health and beauty packages to Bikram Yoga Philadelphia, & Six Fishes Healing Arts!
Restaurant gift certificates to The Prime Rib, Zahav, & Sabrina’s Cafe!
Tickets to performances by Opera Philadelphia, BalletX, New York City Ballet, Arden Theater Company!
Memberships to cultural institutions such as The Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia Magic Gardens,
& The Barnes Foundation!
Fashion items such as a Dooney & Bourke handbag, Judith Ripka earrings, & a Tory Burch handbag!
Bids may be submitted prior to the auction at www.therockschool.org, April 21 - May 1, 2014.
Bidders need not be present to win.