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First Look Gala 2016
Friday, September 23, 2016
McCaw Hall
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L.A. Dance Experience

Enjoy a weekend trip to Los Angeles for two, including first-class round-trip airfare on Alaska Airlines and a one-night stay in a Deluxe Balcony Room at the iconic Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. This fabulous auction package includes two tickets to L.A. Dance Project’s Gala, with a cocktail reception, performance, and dinner at the Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. The Gala, hosted by Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman, takes place on Saturday, December 10, 2016 and features former PNB principal dancer Carla Körbes plus a special performance by Rufus Wainwright. In addition, you will have the opportunity to observe a class at the Colburn School, which is affiliated with L.A. Dance Project.

 

Thank you, Alaska Airlines, Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, and Benjamin Millepied.

Airline travel must be completed by December 17, 2016
Value: $6,365.00
An Evening of Jewels
Be among the first to see Jérôme Kaplan’s all new vision for Balanchine’s Jewels and make an entrance in style with a Jérôme Kaplan-designed custom tiara. This First Look gala package includes both a tiara and a signed print of the original design sketch by 2017 First Look Guest of Honor Jérôme Kaplan as well as 4 VIP seats at his table, along with valet parking and 4 tickets to the season opening performance. After a delightful evening, you and a guest will enjoy a one-night stay at the new Thompson Seattle, a luxury boutique hotel located near Pike Place Market.

Next year’s First Look will take place on Friday, September 22, 2017.

Thank you, Thompson Seattle, Jérôme Kaplan, and PNB.

Value: $3,600.00
Paris with Peter
Take an exclusive tour of Paris with Peter Boal in July 2017. You and a guest will observe classes and tour the Paris Opera Ballet School in Nanterre, take a backstage tour of the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera Ballet’s home base), and see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater perform in the Les Etés de la Danse Festival. This fabulous package also includes a VIP tour of the Louvre and tea at Salon Proust in the recently renovated Ritz Paris.

Air travel and hotel accommodations to be arranged by the winning bidder.


Thank you, Paris Opera Ballet, Les Etés de la Danse, and Peter Boal.
Value: Priceless