Dance Against Cancer

Dance Against Cancer 2016, a powerful tribute and fundraiser hosted by New York City Ballet principal Daniel Ulbricht and dancer Erin Fogarty, raised funds and awareness for those struggling with cancer. The dancers and the audience alike were moved to tears throughout the evening, in remembrance of those who have passed on from cancer, and support for those who continue to fight the disease today. The ‘creme de la creme’ of dancers across styles ranging from tap to ballet volunteered to perform at the event, bringing duets such as Leanne Cope and Robert Fairchild’s “American Rhapsody” and Benny Goodman’s energetic “Sing, Sing, Sing!” to the theatre. Not only did the dancers extend beyond the borders of their traditional repertoire with American Ballet Theatre principal Gillian Murphy performing George Balanchine’s “Stars and Stripes,” and Robert Fairchild re-appearing on stage for a playful tap number, but the dancers seemed to perform with a newfound invigoration, reflecting their passion for Dance Against Cancer’s cause.