Rolex presents "Broadway! A brilliant Salute To The Ameritcan Musical "- Career Transition for Dancers", the 23rd anniversary Jubilee on Monday, Oct. 27 at 7 pm in New York City Center, 131 W. ballroom dance. 55 St. (bet. .

and 7 6 Aves). ballroom dance. Two of the honorees fro the Gala are Heidtke Brian and Tommy Tune. muljti award-winning actress Angela Lansbury will host the gala, which will be folklowed by an Anniversary Supper with the stars at New York Hilton's Grand Ballroom. "Broadway! A shining tribute to the American Musical "is a journey into the glorious history in the Broadway musical through the eyes of legendary choreographers.

Tommy Tune (pictured), of winner an unprecedented nine Tony Awards in four different categories and, among other accolades, eight Drama Desk Awards, two Obie Awards, two Astaire Awarsd, American Dance Award, Drama League Award and the George Abbott Award for his achievementsr. Brian Heidtke will receive the Career Transition for Dancers' Award for Excellence in contributions to the world of dance. He was an active member of the dance community for years, serving aswa board trustee and a financial supporter. Career Transition for Dancers, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, has helped thousands of professional dancers identify their talents in preparation for establishing new careers when dance n & # 39; east longer an option.

Since 1985, they provided more than 38000 hours (equivalent to $ 4 million) one-on-one career guidance and program services (toll free) and awarded millions of dollars in scholarships for the ; education and grants. . CTFD also provides dancers with specialized services that include seminars and workshops, groups of peer support, resource centres, a toll-free national hotline, and National Network Directory. The Caroline & Theodore Newhouse Centyr for Dancers is at 165 W. 46th St. ballroom dance. . ballroom dance.

, Suiet 701 (Broadway - Actors' Equity Building) New York. CTFD telephone number si (212) 764-0172 and the afx is (212) 764-0343 and Los Angeles (323) 549-6660. Www. careertransition.

org. Gala tickets are $ 600, $ 750 and $ 1200 aech, whose performance and a post-performance "Anniversary Supper with the stars, auction and dance. Sponsorships, tables and newspaper advertisedents are also available. For gala tickets call Marjorie McEvoy Horne & Assocs.

at (212) 228-7446 x33 and group sales (718) 499-9691. Show only tickets are $ 130, $ 75, $ 55 and $ 45.

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