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Gala Benefit Raises More than $25,000 for MMC’s Dance Department

Honorary Chair Robert Swinston finishing his speech

Honorary Chair Robert Swinston finishing his speech

(New York, NY) On May 2, 2008 New York City’s community and dance supporters gathered for the 17th Annual Champagne Gala Benefit at Marymount Manhattan College. The event raised a total of $25,325, which supports Marymount Manhattan’s Dance Department, its programs, choreographers and costumes and sets. The benefit honored Robert Swinston, assistant to Merce Cunningham, who served as the 2008 Honorary Chair for the benefit performance and reception.

The gala hosted by MMC President Judson R. Shaver, Ph.D., The Board of Trustees, and the MMC Dance Department Advisory Board, showcased an array of performances by Marymount Manhattan dance students featuring the choreography from some of New York City’s finest. The performance program included, “Lava Field” by Molissa Fenley; “Fielding Sixes” by Merce Cunningham; “A Work in Progress” by David Parsons; “…At First Sight,” by Edwaard Liang; and “Lareigne” by Stephen Petronio.

 
Artist-In-Residence Pat Catterson, Honorary Chair Robert Swinston, Dance Department Chair Katie Langan, Repetiteur of Merce Cunningham’s Choreography Banu Ogan and her husband Foofwa D’immobilite

The Marymount Manhattan College Dance Department prides itself on providing the best of both worlds – a strong dance program that has built its reputation on the integrity and artistic sensibilities of the faculty and the well-rounded education that comes from being part of a liberal arts college.

For more information about MMC’s Dance Department call (212) 517-0610.

Published: June 05, 2008

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